Advertising Business Executive – Direct Sales

at Wisen HR
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted June 2, 2020
Category Advertising
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Our client, an out-of-home (OOH) and outdoor advertising company, is recruiting an experienced Advertising Business Executive to join their team and handle direct sales.

Job summary: Responsible for identifying sales prospects and leads, pitching and selling products and services as well as maintaining good relationships in assigned client portfolios.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Research and understand prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads and follow through to successful agreements;

  • Source for business from companies via cold calling, emailing and face to face meetings;

  • Compile proposals, rate cards and contracts and share with clients within agreed timelines;

  • Create and share quotations with clients;

  • Follow up on payments when due;

  • Accompany clients to site visits for the locations you are selling;

  • Undertake negotiations with clients on long-term bookings and/or discounts with Manager’s assistance and guidance;

  • Oversee site branding with the production team and share visuals with clients;

  • Liaise with the Accountants for invoicing of your clients;

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners;

  • Update and present the weekly, monthly and quarterly internal reports;

  • Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; and making recommendations;

  • Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills

Key Requirements & Qualifications
+ Degree/Diploma
+ MUST have advertising or printing sales experience
+ Minimum of 3 years’ proven working experience as Account/Sales Executive in the same field
+ A strong command of both verbal and written English
+ Proficiency in MS Office and CRM
+ Deep understanding of sales & marketing principles and negotiating techniques
+ Fast learner and passion for sales
+ Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
+ Aptitude in delivering attractive presentationsCorrespondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online

Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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