Kyeni TV Media Sales Executives Jobs Opening in Kenya May 2016
Job position :Media Sales Executives Vacancy in Kenya May 2016
Recent Job vacancy :Latest careers at Kyeni TV in Kenya May 2016
Media Sales Executives
Selling of advertising space in Commercial TV, events, exhibitions, conference spaces and selling of sponsorship opportunities thereof.
Job Description
- Contact potential clients, usually over the telephone but also in a face to face environment to describe potential advertising opportunities.
- Contact existing clients to arrange the design and placement of advertisements, the payments for this and to ensure their continued support.
- Knowledge on media buying agencies.
- Working closely with media buying agencies and their clients on advertising/ sponsorship opportunities.
- Knowledge of market trends and regulatory aspects in media industry
- Account management of a client base ensuring that the clients’ needs are being catered for
- Building on the relationship to maximize sales opportunities.
- Attend meetings to ensure your clients are fully aware of all potential advertising, promotion and sponsorship opportunities and to cement your relationship with them for the long term.
- Develop a proper customer base. Make daily reporting to the head of department. Keep accurate records of sales, contacts and deals.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the market place you work in, including regular analysis of competitor activity and identifying opportunities for new product development and new revenue streams.
- Attend industry networking events, exhibitions, seminars and conferences to build awareness of your industry and meet potential and existing clients.
- Work closely with the editorial features team to ensure all leads are covered and relevant information exchanged to the benefit of both parties
- Work closely with production departments to ensure advertisements are placed into the correct products, in the right place and at the right time, and following up on monitoring.
- Work closely with the programming department team to ensure the correct advertisements are placed at the correct time, according to your clients’ agreement.
Requirements
- Proven experience similar position.
- Passion to work in media
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to persuade and convince people of the merits of a product.
- The ability and confidence to negotiate with people and close them into making decisions.
- The ability to work under and handle pressure.
- Commercial awareness and networking ability.
- Drive, determination, persistence, resilience and tenacity.
- Strategic and creative planning.
- An excellent telephone manner.
- Self-motivated and a can do attitude.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong revenue awareness.
- Sociable and outgoing personality.
- Bachelors Degree / Diploma in sales and marketing
Send cv and cover letter to hr@kyenitv.co.ke.
Deadline for application is 25th May 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.