Job Description

VOLT Africa has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Sales Rep in Cape Town. The successful incumbent will be responsible for growing new business and servicing our existing agencies/clients.

Responsibilities:

Manage the relationships between the company and ad agencies, including business direct

Maximise income from client accounts

Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets

Identify and develop new business

Create tailored proposals and ad campaigns which will meet agency/client KPIs

Present our digital ad opportunities at all levels

Sell programmatic deals and grow our PMP business with agencies

Should be able to create and maintain good relationships with clients

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Able to work well under pressure

Confident in own ability to self-manage activities, but able to work closely in a team

Liaise with ad operations manage the process from sale to the execution of agency/client campaigns

Reporting both internally on sales activities, as well as post campaigns reports with agencies

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to take initiative

Must be able to balance creative and business

Must be passionate about online advertising

Training will be provided, but minimum requirements as follows:

Two years plus of advertising sales experience (online experience advantageous)

Reputable base of advertising clients and accounts will be advantageous

A working understanding of digital media landscape and advertising technology, including and not limited to advertising agencies and programmatic advertising

Fully computer literate (Microsoft PPT, Excel, Word)

Knowledge of web analytic tools advantageous

An advertising/marketing or related qualification advantageous

Must have a valid drivers license with own vehicle.

Required Competencies:

Strong relationship building and client service background.

Ability to work in a fast pace, creative environment.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Excellent presentation skills.

Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Must have strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Must be innovative and creative.

Volt is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action strategy.

All interested and suitably qualified applicants should submit a written application and detailed CV no later than

Friday 29 February 2024

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