Direct Sales Account Executive - JHB North at eMedia Investments

Description

Revenue Growth and Sales Targets: 

• Meeting or exceeding sales quotas: Achieving specific sales targets (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in terms of revenue or the number of accounts closed.
• Upselling and cross-selling: Identifying opportunities to upsell existing clients or cross-sell additional products or services.
• New business acquisition: Securing new clients through cold calling, networking, and relationship-building efforts.

 Client Retention and Satisfaction: 

• Maintaining high client retention rates: Ensuring clients renew contracts or continue using services by providing exceptional service and value.
• Increasing customer satisfaction: Conducting regular check-ins and collecting feedback to ensure the clients' needs are met, improving loyalty and advocacy.

Strategic Account Planning: 

• Creating and executing strategic account plans: Developing plans for each key account to grow relationships, identifying expansion opportunities, and addressing potential risks.
• Regular account reviews: Conducting quarterly or bi-annual reviews with clients to assess performance and discuss future opportunities.

Operational Efficiency and Reporting: 

• Maintaining accurate reporting: Keeping up-to-date records, tracking communications, opportunities, and pipeline activities. Pipeline to always have 3 times coverage to achieve monthly targets
• Managing time effectively: Prioritizing accounts and ensuring timely follow-ups to avoid missed opportunities.

Stakeholder Liaison: 

• Working closely with other departments: Collaborating with Marketing, Technical, Creative Solutions and Programming teams to provide clients with holistic solutions.
• Contributing to team knowledge: Sharing learnings and best practices to help improve the overall performance of the sales team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• Diploma (Sales) - Recommended

Experience:

• Sales /Advertising /Broadcasting / Prospecting - 3 to 4 years - Essential