Vacancy For Field Sales Representative At Independent Media

Vacancy For Field Sales Representative At Independent Media

Independent Media Gauteng has a temporary vacancy for a dynamic Field Sales Representative on Contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in digital and print advertising platforms and be innovative in creating a 360 degree solution.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Meet sales targets.
• Meet set KPI’s
• Have the ability to liaise at all levels of the business environment.
• Be dedicated to customer care and service.
• Be innovative, self motivated and able to thrive in a pressurized and deadline-driven environment.
• Develop, execute and manage sales within the advertising environment.
• New business development
• Prepare and present proposals to clients as and when required.
• Gather market intelligence where possible to better assist clients with their needs
• Ensure that product knowledge is up to standard in order to offer sound, professional advice to prospects and clients.
• Build and sustain client relationships so that market share is maintained.
• Operate as part of a team and also have the ability to work independently.
• Travel to the Johannesburg office daily

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Requirements

The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Fluent in English
• Be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent.
• Have at least 2 years media and digital sales experience.
• Be computer literate.
• Have a reliable vehicle
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Proven track record of developing new business.
• Ability to write good proposals and be able to articulate well to clients.

Preferred Competencies:

• Have organising, planning and administrative skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills and be a team player.
• Be able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Energetic, creative thinker with the ability to translate these into sales.
• Professionalism, tenacity and drive.