sales representative

A24 media is the first pan African online agency to sell video, pictures and text to the world .

We are looking for a serious sales representative with a media background.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads
• Source and develop client referrals
• Prepare sales action plans and schedules
• Develop and maintain sales and promotional materials
• Plan and conduct direct marketing activities
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients
• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• Negotiate with clients
• Develop sales proposals
• Present sales contracts
• Maintain sales activity records and reports
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• Follow up on sales activity
• Quality checks on product and service delivery
• Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
• Conduct market research and surveys
• Participate in sales events
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of basic business principles
• Experience in Media and understand video and pictures content types and other media content
• 5 years experience sales in media
• Experience in making presentations
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets
• Ability to sell to broadcasters, online publications, newspapers and mobile platforms

Key Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Persuasiveness
• Adaptability
• Verbal and written communication
• Negotiation
• Resilience
• Stress tolerance
• Goal driven
• Willing to travel

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be forwarded to: info@a24media.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th April, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.