Responsibilities
A top real estate and property development company requires the services of qualified and experienced cadidates to fill the position of Media Sales Associate (Advertising).
Job Expectation
- Effectively market and sell Magazine Ad spaces to potential clients
- Identify all Company’s advertising options and sell to potential clients according to the needs and financial capability
- Manage the full sales-cycle including; prospecting, fact finding, presenting, negotiating and closing key agency and brand accounts
- Generate revenue from all the media platforms, print and digital, provided by the organization
- Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.
- Develop award winning sales pitch covering all the advertising services/options available and present same to both new and existing clients
- Explain to clients how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible
- Penetrate media agencies for third party advert placements
- Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services peculiar to their business
- Promote the company’s image by addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing clients
- Consistently deliver individual sales targets consistently
| Minimum: B.Sc/B.A Experience: 3-5 year(s) |
Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent |
Salary: Negotiable Expires: 05-05-2018 |
General Requirements
Qualifications
- B.Sc/HND in Advertising, Business or Management, Marketing, Psychology or any related field.
- 3-5 years proven experience in a similar sales role.
The Person: The ideal candidate must:
- Be able to speak and write English Language impeccably
- Be a self-starter, able to work under pressure, and without constant supervision
- Have had business relationships with major/top organizations/corporations
- Have the charm to relate with and manage high-end clients excellently
- Be able to build, manage and maintain business relationships
- Be an aggressive and passionate sales person
- Be confident with an outgoing personality
- Be business savvy and possess strong business acumen
- Be very familiar with the media and real estate industries
- Have good computer and presentation skills
- Have strong media math skills and understanding of the industry tools and metrics
- Be motivated, passionate and a real team player
- Possess great welcoming personality that encourages relationship building
- Be capable of multitasking and working in a fast paced environment
- Be professional with an entrepreneurial spirit
