Key Account Manager at The Citizen news

Main Responsibilities

• Grow the print advertising revenue.
• Analyse and identify business solutions for The Citizen and sell it to relevant advertisers.
• Service and maintain good customer relationships with client direct and advertising agencies.
• Create tailored solutions, which meet the client’s advertising objectives.
• Identify and actively target new business.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ print advertising/media sales experience on advertising agency level and client direct level.
• Combination of previous print and digital selling experience.
• Market knowledge and insights.
• Ability to establish and maintain solid business relationships with direct clients.
• Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) an advantage.
• Previous experience within the media industry.
• Must be an absolute go-getter.
• Highly goal oriented and target driven.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.

Other Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Valid driver’s license non negotiable
• Own transport non negotiable
• Own cell phone