Print Media Sales Representative

Remuneration:	negotiable
Location:	Roodepoort, Industria West
Education level:	Matric
Job level:	Mid
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Company:	The Citizen

The Citizen currently has a vacancy for a direct (print media) sales representative in its sales department, selling advertising space in The Citizen newspaper to direct advertisers. The suitable candidate will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team and be responsible for selling advertising opportunities to direct advertisers.

It is the ideal opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated person with a passion for sales. The successful candidate will report directly to the direct advertising sales manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure targets are met and exceeded
• Grow existing and new business by effectively identifying new opportunities
• Needs analysis

Requirements for the position

• Minimum qualification: national senior certificate (grade 12) or similar
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a direct sales environment, related to the specific portfolio which will be discussed during the interview
• Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) will be an advantage
• Market knowledge and insight
• Strong customer service ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be able to establish and maintain business relationships
• Proven references in terms of client basis within the portfolio field
• Be able to cold canvass and must be target-driven
• Strong admin and planning skills and computer literate
• Proven experience on direct sales
• Tenacity and initiative
• Own reliable transport and driver's licence: not negotiable
• Own cell phone

Posted on 05 Mar 10:45, Closing date 4 May