About this role
About the Role The Direct Sales Account Executive is responsible for finding new business, growing the portfolio and client relationships, and achieving monthly sales targets. What You'll Do
- Revenue Growth and Sales Targets: Meeting or exceeding sales quotas by achieving monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in terms of revenue or 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 and ensuring renewals by providing exceptional service and value; increasing customer satisfaction through regular check-ins and feedback.
- Strategic Account Planning: Creating and executing strategic account plans for each key account and conducting regular reviews.
- Operational Efficiency and Reporting: Maintaining accurate reporting, managing pipeline with 3x coverage, and prioritising accounts for timely follow-ups.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborating with Marketing, Technical, Creative Solutions and Programming teams to provide holistic solutions and sharing best practices. What We're Looking For
- Qualifications: National Senior Certificate – Essential; Diploma – Sales / Marketing / Related Field – Recommended.
- Experience: 3–4 years in Sales / Advertising / Broadcasting / Prospecting – Essential.
- Drivers Licence: Code B; Motor vehicle licence – Essential.
- Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – Basic.
- Technical / Job Specific Competencies: Accuracy / Attention to Detail; Contributing to Team Success; Managing Work; Sales Ability / Persuasiveness; Stress Tolerance.