Direct Sales Representative - Industria West at The Citizen news

The Citizen currently has a vacancy for a Direct Sales Representative in its sales department, selling advertising space in The Citizen newspaper. The suitable candidate will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team, and be responsible for selling advertising opportunities to direct advertisers.

It is the ideal opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated person with a passion for sales. The successful candidate will report directly to the Direct Advertising Sales Manager.

Requirements for the position

• Minimum qualification: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or similar
• Minimum of six years’ experience in a direct sales environment, related to the specific portfolio which will be discussed during the interview
• Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) will be an advantage
• Market knowledge and insight
• Strong customer service ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be able to establish and maintain business relationships
• Proven references in terms of client basis within the portfolio field
• Be able to cold canvass and must be target-driven
• Strong admin and planning skills and computer literate
• Proven experience on direct sales
• Tenacity and initiative
• Own reliable transport and driver’s license: not negotiable
• Own cell phone

Key responsibilities

• Ensure targets are met and exceeded
• Grow existing and new business by effectively identifying new opportunities
• Needs analysis