Account Executive Job in Kenya


The Property Guide Magazine Account Executive

Want to join a fun, exciting company? 

The Property Guide Magazine seeks to be Kenya’s leading property magazine, be a part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Kenya’s fastest growing companies.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Provide customer support
  • Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
  • Participates in sales/listings meetings.
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
  • Be innovative and share possible revenue generating ideas.
  • Responsible for the business development with existing and potential customers to achieve sales target and market share while selling advertising space on the magazine.
  • Ensure that the magazine is well position in select venues, in a manner that allows for maximum visibility.
  • Identify, manage and secure existing and new account and continue to maintain a high level of sales achievement
  • Conduct boardroom presentation to provide better understanding to customer on the products capabilities and its cost-effectiveness (part of training to understand the company’s products)
  • Conduct canvassing and cold-calls to increase effective working prospects
  • Update the CRM daily
Skills and Abilities
  • High level of professionalism and work ethic.
  • Helpful, willing and friendly attitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for ecommerce
  • Self- motivation.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Must be able to follow the 212° degree rule - http://www.212movie.com/
  • Flexibility/adaptability.
  • Technology Savvy
Qualifications and Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree or an IT related qualification is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience sales, preferably in Advert Space sales for a property magazine or newspaper, but this is not essential.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office and email required, including internet proficiency.
  • ACESS TO OWN LAPTOP
Due to the volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: Full-Time

How to Apply

In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke with the following documentation:
  • A concise CV with personal details, education details and any previous as well as current work experience gained thus far.
  • A brief motivation highlighting why you feel we should hire you and why you would be a fitting candidate for The Property Guide Magazine.
Include the following
  • Current and expected remuneration on the body of your email
  • Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email
Deadline for applications is 17th December 2012