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International Sales Manager based in South Africa

Please note due to the high numbers of applications, we are only considering applications who leave an accompanying voice message (see HOW TO APPLY below). Applications w/o accompanying voice messages are not currently being considered.

INTRODUCTION

We are a global business consultancy recruiting a sales manager to head up operations based out of South Africa - pref Cape Town or Johannesburg.

You will be responsible for growing sales in key client accounts (Vodafone, MTN, Disney, MTV, Red Bull, Nokia, Coke, Citigroup, Mastercard, Apple, Samsung, Monster Energy Drinks, Reliance, Nike, Vodacom, European Commission, etc.) across 65 markets.

Keywords: Africa, sales, business development, negotiation, entrepreneurialism, youth, generation y, geny, millennials, mobile, telecoms, mobile youth, mobileyouth, cellular, marketing, social media, research, market research, knowledge, branding

Role:

  • Negotiate & close deals
  • Grow key relationships
  • Communicate with product & research teams to improve products and service levels

Key Benefits of Working at mobileYouth

  • Work directly with industry thought leaders in marketing (published on Amazon)
  • Hands-on training and development with our mentoring system giving you direct access to company directors
  • Work from your home or own office to suit your personal circumstances. No commute!
  • Opportunities to work with and learn from a globally recognized set of clients at a senior level
  • Develop your personal brand in the industry through presentation
  • Work for a comapny in business over 10 years
  • Opportunity to travel and see the world

IMPORTANT How to Apply

  1. Check the About You & Company Description below to ensure match with your personal goals and objectives
  2. Call the UK office switchboard on +44 208 1338760 and you will be asked to leave a voice message (follow the instructions)
  3. Send your Resume + cover letter
  4. Successful applicants will be invite to an initial phone interview via SKYPE. Applicants without a reliable & quality SKYPE connection should not apply.
  5. Good luck

Desired Skills & Experience

About you:

  • You must love and thrive on sales. You are a tier-1 closer and negotiator.
  • You love presentation and can communicate confidently on the phone
  • 5+ years in sales environment involved in negotiation and business development at a senior level
  • Entrepreneurial by nature. Experience or exposure to entrepreneurial environments which you enjoyed
  • Evidence of ability to adapt in environments outside your comfort zone (e.g. living abroad, taking calculated risks in your career path etc)
  • Driven by a passion for knowledge and learning

Company Description

mobileYouth:

In 2012, Mark Zuckerberg CEO of Facebook announced that in years to come Facebook would be a "mobile business". It's not just Facebook: Apple, Amazon, Google, Paypal and a whole host of service led household brands are moving into the $400 billion annual youth mobile phone market. The last 10 years of growth have been the introduction chapter for what's to follow.

Be part of that story. Call +44 208 1338760 now

International Sales Manager based in South Africa