JOB VACANCY FOR MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE/OFFICER
Applications are invited to the position of a MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE/OFFICER for Private Owned Media Outfit located in South-West Nigeria.
Requirements
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Must have passion for working in the media industry.
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Outstanding communication abilities including spoken as well as written.
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Must be extremely fluent in English and should have knowledge of few local languages.
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Lively and jovial personality.
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Self-motivated and hard working.
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Bright, enthusiastic and career driven individuals.
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Should be fun loving and must love going out and meeting new people.
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Be able to work with tight deadlines under pressure and meet sales targets.
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Good negotiation and convincing skills.
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Should be confident and a good team player.
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Must have excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
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Must have excelling sales and marketing skills. Should be able to engage anyone in a conversation.
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Good understanding and knowledge of computers and MS Office (especially PowerPoint). Knowledge of Photoshop, Flash, or media related systems would be an advantage.
Job Duties
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Sell advertising space in newspapers, magazines or journals; airtime on radio or television; invite sponsorships for events; and sell subscriptions or information.
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Schedule and conduct phone or face-to-face meetings with customers/clients.
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Source new clients through personal and professional network.
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Maintain relationship with existing client base though regular meetings and phone calls.
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Attend parties, events and conferences to network with people.
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Keep track of sales and ensure it meets or exceeds the targets provided.
Work Conditions
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Desk work from the media agency’s office premise.
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Travel extensively within the city to meet potential or existing customers and clients.
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Travel outside the city may also be required depending upon the nature of the job and client requirements.
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May have to work long hours to meet sales targets.
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May have to attend parties / social gatherings (generally scheduled in evenings/nights) for building and maintaining client relationships.
Educational Requirements
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Graduate or Bachelor’s degree in any field – Candidates with Media or Marketing or Sales specialization will be preferred.
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Candidates who have previously worked in a media sales role will be preferred.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and copy of resume to recruitment@royalfm.net within two(2) weeks of this publication.