Latest Vacancies at Highbury Media

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Sell print and digital advertising
• Determine the target audience
• Conduct research to understand client and business needs
• Source and maintain new clients/leads
• Inform the potential client of the brands and its benefits
• Develop an “angle” to affirm the relevance between product/service and publication you represent
• Close a deal

Requirements for the position:

• Preferred, prior telemarketing and/or “customer service” experience is a plus
• Strong command of the English language – with good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle objections and close deals
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Resilient and enthusiastic
• The applicant must be professional and target-driven
• Fluent in Afrikaans

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development teams, project managers, designers, and other departments to ensure the efficient deployment and operation of technology systems.
• Lead efforts to maintain the reliability, performance, and security of our technology infrastructure.
• Monitor system health and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact project deadlines.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for cross-functional teams, providing guidance and assistance in resolving technical challenges.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure project timelines are met and technical requirements are aligned with business goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among teams to optimise technology operations and project execution.
• Collaborate with the CTO to define and implement technology strategies that support the organisation's objectives.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new technologies and tools that enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular reports to the CTO, highlighting technology operations, challenges, and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, with a track record of successfully managing technology operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with technology infrastructure, software development processes, writing code and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing technology processes and workflows.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and facilitate collaboration among team members.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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Key accountabilities:

• New business development – cold calling, lead generation, negotiating and closing.
• Management of existing / repeat business including deal re-negotiation, renewals and exten-sions.
• Meeting monthly financial and non-financial sales targets set by the business
• Tracking leads, sales and managing client database and contacts.
• Setting up appointments, running meetings.
• Writing and presenting proposals.
• Must also be willing to drive around the city and province to visit and meet with potential merchants. This is not an email-only job.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of sales targets met and/or exceeded.
• Minimum 3 years sales experience in new business development and at least 1 year of ac-count management experience.
• Ideally experience in revenue generation within the tourism / hospitality / lifestyle space. This position could also appeal to those who have experience within the digital sales space.
• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the digital space, including content marketing and direct marketing.
• Ability to address business owners, marketing managers, revenue managers and any other high-level decision-makers.

Personal Attributes:

• High-level commercial thinker with the ability to educate clients, new and retained, on how to incorporate the business platform into their overall, integrated marketing communication mix.
• Creative and conceptual – must have the ability to generate promotional/deal ideas (this is not just a straight sell).
• Personable and professional with great communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to express ideas, with correct grammar and punctuation; ability to convey commercial sales pitch face to face.
• Strong listening skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work independently whilst also engaging with team members
• Ability to have the "NO" – persistent and self-motivated.

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Key role functions and requirements.

• Conceptualize campaigns in producing style guides and visionary story boards.
• Curating style guides that would display designs for all platforms.
• Design all digital graphics for use on social media, web banners, paid media assets and mailers.
• Establish, maintain, and organize a marketing database of images, photographs, videos, and collateral.
• Compose and distribute emails campaigns, structured as digital ads/promotions and newsletters.
• Creative ownership for the look and feel for each brand.
• Produce final design solutions (like logos, banners, interfaces)
• Pitch creative ideas.
• Collaborate with team members to launch projects.
• Take on special design tasks (e.g. color correction)
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Time management skills.
• A talent for creativity and problem-solving.
• Junior Graphic Designer Qualifications

The education and qualifications of a Junior Graphic Designer might include the following:

• A Higher National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Art and Design, Illustration, Communication Design, or a related field