Who are we:

A well-established online magazine.

Who are we looking for:

A Sales Executive who will be responsible for delivering set sales targets and growing the business.

What will you do:

Identify potential leads, target them and generate a pipeline of future leads
Prospecting – identifying key prospects and decision makers related to advertising, marketing, brand communication, PR professionals, media buyers and their brands through cold calling (telephonic and email), appointment setting and visiting clients
Build a strong network and client base to help fuel their pipeline
Lead generation – turn prospects into leads after meeting with and identifying customer needs and requirements
Design digital media campaign proposals aligned with their clients’ business goals
Close each opportunity, coordinate media bookings, manage and implement the output to the end by presenting written reports to the client
Ensure that clients are billed and pay timeously
Coordinate the creation of digital content through accurate briefing and booking forms with their team within set deadlines (e.g. advertising, editorial, press releases and live products)
Manage end-to-end digital projects (from client relations, booking, payment, liaising with the digital teams, briefing, meeting deadlines, approvals, coordinating reporting and close off campaigns)
Develop and create new promotional ideas to boost brand and sales through the creation of package deals or relevant events etc.
Maintain a strong online company voice through their personal contacts on social media, for example: LinkedIn and Facebook
Liaise with internal and external marketing, sales and product development teams to ensure brand consistency
Monitor ROI and KPIs of campaigns to ensure repeat purchase from clients
Stay up-to-date with digital media developments so that they can be implemented, when necessary, within the company workflow
Promote the company in a positive light to target potential clients
Travel is sometimes required to meet clients
Regular composition and sending of emailers to potential clients with specials and campaigns that they have created
Manage related supplier relationships