Senior Sales Executive

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, an advertising agency, is looking for a Senior Sales Executive.

Our client, an advertising agency, is looking for a Senior Sales Executive.

The successful candidate will be responsible to drive new business and manage existing client relationships.

Main responsibilities:

• Dealing with all clients on all levels.
• To be able to sell to a cross section of the industry from media directors to media planners, from marketing executives to marketing directors.
• Manage Rate Negotiation.
• Deliver presentations at all levels.
• To maintain a continual high level of service to the advertising industry, especially within their allotted portfolio of clients.
• To continually promote the Company and offer excellent after sales service.
• Must attain individual budgets, report on sales activity and forecast within their allotted portfolio.
• Attend sales meetings at least once a week, which may continue after hours.
• To attend workshops, functions and any other company related excursions that may continue after normal working hours.
• Must uphold the Company image and retain confidentiality at all times.

Qualification:

• Marketing Degree/ Diploma or equivalent BCom/IMM
• Must have at least 5 years Advertising Agency experience
• Must have at least 5 years Sales experience

Candidate profile:

• Computer Literate – Advanced PowerPoint & Excel
• Must be a passionate sales individual
• Must have a strong understanding of the advertising and the FMCG industry
• Must be Results driven
• An excellent communicator with very strong interpersonal skills
• A decision- maker who is able to work under extreme pressure