Ensure that the strategic priorities/key targets are implemented and closely monitored by:
Facilitating target setting;
Managing the sales targets and the end to end process of achieving these targets;
Reviewing and compiling regular sales reports and where necessary, brainstorm contingency plans that can deliver immediate and definable results on the gaps in target/s;
Facilitating and driving all negotiation strategies together with the Sales Development Manager;
Reviewing, forecasts and projecting advertising revenue
Co-ordinating ongoing Sales Team Meetings with Account Executives or any other relevant Teams to manage the key deliverables in CTS; and
Ensuring operational oversight of the sales department including Direct and Agency Account Executives, Creative Solutions, Digital Commercials, Trade Marketing and Traffic.
Personnel Management:
Managing the Sales Team, including but not limited to Account Executives, Sales Co-ordinators and Trade Marketing.
Mentor, coach and guide the Sales Team to develop and grow capabilities and skills.
Ensure that employees are adequately trained and/or are aware of new and existing standards and/or policies, trends, and establishing best practice that sets the Sales Team apart from the Industry.
Ensure that all working practices, policies and processes are regularly assessed and adapted to create an accountable, performance driven culture with clear lines of accountability.
Budget Compliance:
Ensuring operational excellence in operations by closely monitoring budgets and targets.
Ensure monthly, quartely and annual target achievement.
Effectively manage all Trade Marketing activities and budgets as per managements mandate.
Stakeholder Liaison:
Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with agencies and clients and/or all relevant stakeholders.
Ensuring that the team has a through understanding and/or knowledge of the clients and their portfolios including their brands and target audience in order to maximise sales revenue.
Ensuring that contract negotiations are finalised in line with established standards, and that best practice with key deliverables are clearly defined.
Qualifications:National Senior Certificate - EssentialDiploma/Degree in Sales and/or Marketing - EssentialExperience:Sales - Operational - 10 yearsSales - Management - 5 yearsDrivers Licenses:Code EB; Articulated motor vehicle license - EssentialTechnology Proficiency:MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint - AdvancedTechnical / Job Specific Competencies:Sales AbilityBuilding Strategic Working RelationshipsInitiating ActionAccuracy/Attention to DetailPlanning & OrganisingNegationManaging Conflict