We are hiring!
Caxton Local Media Central East are currently looking for a digital savvy, highly motivated sales professional to join our sales team.
The responsibilities of the role are to enhance digital sales revenue as well as grow the current client-bases within our local branch sales division. This is an exciting role helping transition / educate existing print as well as new clients into the digital world.
The Digital sales consultant will be required to maximize advertising sales revenue through the development of quality business relationships and promotion of new/existing advertising products to potential clients.
Our ideal candidate must be passionate about selling, have experience in digital advertising and possess excellent presentation and closing skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Build sustainable relationships with local clients
- Ensure that current print clients are exposed to our digital platforms/offerings
- Come up with strategic initiatives to increase profitability
- Create custom proposals based on client’s short and long term needs
- Continue building existing relationships with clients and ensure that you understand their business strategies.
- Source and secure new business in a creative and innovative manner
- Deal with admin accurately and adhere to deadlines
- Keep up to date with industry digital sales trends and competitor activity relating to your portfolio and beyond.
REQUIREMENTS
- An excellent understanding of digital media sales
- Drivers Licence
- Own Transport
Our Ideal Candidate:
- You have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of digital media (web and social media)
- Ability to contribute in a team based environment
- A passion for all things digital
- You’re self-motivated and results oriented
- Outgoing, resilient personality
- Understand and enjoy the thrill of the sale
- You’re confident and not willing to accept average
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Exceptional written, verbal, phone and presentation skills
- Strong computer skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Please apply by emailing a full CV to carlenedt@caxton.co.za. Use reference “DSC” in your email
PLEASE NOTE: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
