Job description
Purpose of the job: To lead and manage national sales team of the Citizen.
Main responsibilities:
o Implement and manage the national sales strategy as agreed upon.
o Lead the national sales team to ensure that targets are met and exceeded.
o Identifying new business opportunities
o Ensuring growth in S.O.M.
o High level competitor and customer analysis
o Maintaining a high profile to clients
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
Should you not receive feedback from The Citizen, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
o Strong negotiation skills
o Strong customer service ability
o Analytical and strategic thinker
o Strong communication skills
o Organisational skills
o Strong management skills
Advantageous
o Minimum five years’ advertising sales management experience
o Market knowledge and insight
o Ability to establish and maintain business relationships
o Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) an advantage
o Previous experience within the print media industry
o Ability to identify new business opportunities
Personal Skills/Attributes
o Innovative thinker
o Target driven
o Team player
o Presentable and well spoken
o Professional
o Independent
Contact details
Lerato Mvilili
The Citizen
hr@citizen.co.za
