Job Description

Account Director ( Agency) JB3625
Sandton
R40,000 - R50,000 per month + uncapped earnings
Employment Type: Full-time

A highly acclaimed marketing and PR agency in Sandton, known for its numerous awards and expertise in Below the Line and Through the Line/Lens marketing campaigns, is in search of a Sales Manager within the Marketing industry.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in new business development, sales, and marketing in PR and Activation.
Strong understanding of PR and activation services.
Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation and performance.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:
New Business Development:
Identify potential clients and industries.
Execute a lead generation strategy.
Maintain a strong sales pipeline.
Client Engagement:
Build client relationships.
Assess client needs and offer solutions.
Manage client onboarding.
Marketing Strategy:
Create marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with the creative team.
Sales Leadership:
Lead and mentor the sales team.
Set performance goals.
Market Research:
Stay informed about industry trends.
Research opportunities and threats.
Revenue Growth:
Set revenue goals and budgets.
Monitor and report sales performance.
Proposal Management:
Prepare proposals and contracts.
Negotiate terms and pricing.
Client Retention:
Nurture existing client relationships.
Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Networking:
Attend industry events.
Represent the agency professionally.

Ready to drive our agency's growth and success? Join us now! #SalesManager #MarketingJobs #PR #Sandton


Please email your full comprehensive CV to resumes@kontak.catsone.com and quote JB3625 in the subject line
For full JD & to apply online https://www.kontak.co.za/vacancies.php
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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