Our Client, which is a media and marketing organization
focusing on the youth.
Amongst its key products being a teen publication which is a
Kenya’s leading teen publication is looking for an Advertising
Business Development Officer.
The Advertising Business Development officer will be responsible for
maintaining and growing advertising revenues across a given client and market
territory.
Selling print advertising via the telephone, email and face to
face meetings with potential advertisers.
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Selling advertising space to a mix of new customers and existing
key accounts.
Working towards set revenue targets and generating advertising
sales revenues.
Proactively network, always seeking opportunities to promote the product
Proactively network, always seeking opportunities to promote the product
This role will involve visiting potential customers to
aggressively prospect for new business
This role will also involve maintaining and developing
relationships with existing customers via regular meetings, telephone calls and
emails.
Skills, Experience and Abilities
Skills, Experience and Abilities
The suitable candidate should have significant experience(
A minimum of 3 years) in media (not necessarily print – it could be
electronic).
Knowledgeable – sales & marketing techniques, understand in great detail the sales process, etc.
Knowledgeable – sales & marketing techniques, understand in great detail the sales process, etc.
A pleasant personality and excellent communication skills.
Analytical thinkers – must be able to see the big picture and how it fits into the smaller task of selling a specific product/service. Must have ability to analyse a scenario, first understand what the sales challenge is, and then use their selling skills to create an appropriate strategy .
Presentation Skills – Ability to develop well thought out proposals and able to present the same. Proposal writing ability is critical.
Negotiation Skills – Ability to overcome rejections and turn them into a sales opportunity. Enthusiasm and spirit alone isn't enough, they must have the go-getter attitude together with tact
- Have
an existing client and contact portfolio
- Outgoing
and a peoples person
- Well
groomed
- Well
spoken
- International/global
worldview
- Strong
networking skills
- An
undergraduate degree in Sales and Marketing or Advertising from a
recognized university.
- A
solid understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising
cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer
development, features-benefits-solutions selling etc.
Salary: The suitable
candidate could easily earn up to 200,000/- in commissions alone monthly!
Plus a retainer.
Personal Qualities
Personal Qualities
The role will suit someone VERY results driven, self motivated
and confident in their approach.
The right candidate will be disciplined, enthusiastic and able
to work on targets and deadlines.
You will have a confident, professional and articulate manner
necessary to deal with high-level prestigious clients from Blue Chips to
Smaller Enterprises, coupled with the drive and determination.
Able to work with minimum supervision
Gregarious
personality and a great sense of humor
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Advertising Business Development officer) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
Please indicate current or last salary.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Advertising Business Development officer) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
Please indicate current or last salary.
