Job Ref: HR-CSS-12-10
Nation Media Group Ltd, the leading Multi-Media House in the East & Central Africa wishes to expand and strengthen its Advertising team for Rwanda. We are seeking qualified and experienced candidates who will add value in the position of Country Sales Supervisor-Rwanda.
This challenging opportunity requires an individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of technical and business understanding to ensure optimal performance as well as pay great attention to detail. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a large multinational group.
Reporting to the Advertising Manager, ih/successful candidate will be responsible for the following key result areas:
· Thoroughly familiarize oneself with comparative (own and competition) readership, circulation, rates and cost of advertising in all print and electronic media in Rwanda;
· Identify potential advertising clients, study their business, current and potential customers and convince the clients of the value and benefits of advertising in The East African Newspaper;
· Execute sales by discussing and obtaining accurate client requirements, size of advertisements, dates for insertion and price, and obtain confirmation signatures of the authorized client representative;
· Assist clients in the preparation of the advertising copy and liaise with Graphic Designers for professional advice on artwork;
· Liaise with clients for approval of final artwork and obtain appropriate signatures from authorized client representative;
· Liaise with Credit Control and the clients regarding payment terms and collections;
· Follow up on advertisements to ensure that the final reproduction is as per client’s specifications;
· Maintain close and effective contact with clients in order to handle any complaints, attend to problem areas, and maintain necessary public relations for customer satisfaction;
· Coordinate supplements for clients based in Rwanda, including soliciting for advertisements and editorial content;
· Advise clients reaching out to The East African market regarding their advertising needs; and
· Liaise with circulation and vendors regarding delivery of the East African newspapers to Kigali clients.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
· University graduate;
· Diploma in Sales & Marketing or equivalent;
· Strong management accounts experience;
· Ability and readiness to work long hours;
· Excellent inter-personal and communication skills; and
· 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in a busy commercial environment and knowledge about the Rwanda market.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online tohttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 23rd December, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
