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FREELANCER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE (4 POSTS)

Mwananchi Communications Limited, publisher of the leading Tanzania newspapers Mwananchi, Mwanasporti and The Citizen is looking for motivated and highly experienced individuals to fill the positions of
POSITION; FREELANCER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE (4 POSTS)
JOB PURPOSE
To develop, maintain and increase a solidly dependable client base to sell advertising space for the Citizen Newspaper and provide an effective service to clients so as to maximize advertising sales volume and revenue targets
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Thoroughly familiarizes oneself with comparative (own and competition) readership, circulation and rates and cost of advertising in all print and electronic media.
•    Identifies potential advertising clients, studying their business, current and potential customers and convince the clients on the value and benefits of advertising in the Citizen newspaper and publications published by the Company.
•    Executes sales by discussing and obtaining accurate client requirements, size of advertisements, dates for insertion and price and obtain confirmation signature of the authorized client representative.
•    Assist clients in the preparation of the advertising copy and liaise with the Graphic Designer for professional advice on artwork
•    Prepare daily call plans and reports and discuss them with the Business Manager and report any problems encountered for assistance and guidance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC; Basic University Degree
PROFESSIONAL; Diploma in Sales and Marketing
EXPERIENCE; 1 TO 3 YEARS working experience
Remuneration
A competitive remuneration will be offered to the right candidates
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates and a day time telephone contacts by April 16, 2015 to;
Human Resources Manager
Mwananchi Communications Limited
P.o.box 19754
Dar es salaam

NB; only short listed candidates will be contacted
SOURCE; THE CITIZEN 10TH APRIL 2015