Advertising Sales Executive Job in Kenya (KShs 40K)

Advertising Sales Executive

Salary: Kshs 40,000 gross + commissions

Our client is a fast growing and innovative company in the media industry that is focused on providing the very best service to its clients. 

Our client offers a professional, friendly and supportive environment with an open door office policy free of discriminatory practices and is seeking for a mature Advertising Sales Executive experienced in Sales and Marketing field.
 

Reporting to: Managing Director
 

Main Purpose of the Job
 

This role is focused purely on the generation and development of new business opportunities. 

The job holder is expected to be a consummate and credible sales professional selling the client’s range of products and services to prospective clients. 

He/ She is expected to exploit their exceptional sales skills with effective and successful results.

Main Responsibilities

• To develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for the client.
• To present the client to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls or emails.
• To actively and successfully manage the sales and lead generation process
• To participate at industry events and trade shows
• To create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation
• To keep abreast of issues affecting the industry and collect competitor intelligence
• To ensure the client remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Required Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma  in sales and marketing
• 2-3 years experience in the Media Industry; Advertising Sales experience will be an added advantage.
• Proven success in sales ability and demonstrated full knowledge of the sales process
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities
• Confident negotiator and proven ability in closing business to business deals
• Capable of hands on problem solving, with the ability to generate ideas and solutions
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, mail, telephone and presentation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and having responsibility as an individual
• Flexible and good planning, organization and time management skills

Key competencies required

• Confidence to present a tailored presentation to potential client team by effectively  using a range of presentation skills
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate and accessible tailored documentation
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Ability to deliver a tailored sales process to achieve targets by generating leads, asking probing questions, using most appropriate features and benefits based on clients needs and matching with a tailored solution

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject (ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE 40,000 gross + commissions) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.