Digital Sales Executive

CALLING ALL JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR SALES EXECS

 

Digital Sales Executive
Position:
Gauteng and KZN and CT
Remuneration-

Senior (5 years plus) Basic + commission (R25 000,00 base and 10% PBT Comm)

Junior-intermediate (2-4years) Basic + commission (R18 000,00-R20 000 base and 10% PBT Comm)

Preferred start: asap

 

Broadbrand is the media division of the DSG Group, a 20 year veteran in the South African online space. We hold exclusive rights to resell advertising technologies, the world’s largest in-app advertising platform. We’re looking to take advantage of the explosion for relevant data and rich media and need additional sales staff in Gauteng, KZN & CT to meet the demand in the market. We also host an outstanding BPO Call centre and cyber security functions to be marketed and sold.

 

Responsibilities

Generating new business from brands and agencies

Maintaining some existing clients in addition to bringing your own client base

Running with a campaign from strategising and pitching through to launch, billing and reporting

Liaison with agencies, brands, industry bodies, third parties and internal departments.

Work within a team, reporting to a manager and answerable to the CEO

Manage personal sales pipeline.

Provide accurate sales forecasts and report to management in a timely and consistent manner.

Share customer/ industry feedback and insights with internal partners.

Identifying relevant opportunities and capitalizing on Group product set

 

Requirements

Ability to understand original advertising solutions and be proficient within a month

B2B media sales experience is preferred, but not essential.

Three years+ media sales experience specialising in digital media.

Demonstrated ability to initiate and close complex packages.

Knowledge of internet technologies and the online advertising sales market.

Experience in selling to clients at a senior management/ director level.

The ability to apply creative solutions to advertising briefs and create strong bespoke sales packages in a highly competitive marketplace.

Established relationships within Gauteng, KZN & CT agencies and clients

Qualification in sales / advertising or relevant experience essential

Agency knowledge / agency relationships essential

Call center and cyber security added benefit



Personal Skills/Attributes:

Expert Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.

Knowledge of advertising concepts such as Analytics, DFP, Facebook, Google, AdWords

Grasp of rates (CPM, CPC, CPV, CPI etc)

Understanding of recent advertising concepts and trends regarding audience data, legislation, beaconing

Being able to put proposals together

Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Consistent performer with a proven track record.

Excellent relationship builder.

Excellent presentation skills.

Target driven.

Strong commercial acumen.

Motivated and ability to work independently.

Able to work remotely when required

Good negotiation skill

Deadline and target driven