Direct Sales Representative
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Province: Gauteng
City: Industria West
Type: Full-time; office based The Citizen currently has a vacancy for a Direct Sales Representative in its sales department, selling advertising space in The Citizen newspaper. The suitable candidate will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team, and be responsible for selling advertising opportunities to direct advertisers. It is the ideal opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated person with a passion for sales. The successful candidate will report directly to the Direct Advertising Sales Manager.
Requirements for the position
- Minimum qualification: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or similar
- Minimum of six yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a direct sales environment, related to the specific portfolio which will be discussed during the interview
- Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) will be an advantage
- Market knowledge and insight
- Strong customer service ability
- Strong negotiation skills
- Must be able to establish and maintain business relationships
- Proven references in terms of client basis within the portfolio field
- Be able to cold canvass and must be target-driven
- Strong admin and planning skills and computer literate
- Proven experience on direct sales
- Tenacity and initiative
- Own reliable transport and driverxe2x80x99s license: not negotiable
- Own cell phone
Key responsibilities
- Ensure targets are met and exceeded
- Grow existing and new business by effectively identifying new opportunities
- Needs analysis
Reference in subject line: Direct Sales Representative
Closing date for applications: 31 December 2023
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1278605
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned