Job Description

A leading media and events company is looking for sales execs to work on their engaging conferences and workshops.

Your primary job function is to sell a range of "participation packages" (including delegate passes, exhibition stands, sponsorship packages, awards tickets and tables, and training courses) over the telephone to existing clients, and new business prospects, to attend and be involved in our events and courses.

Additionally,

you must be able:

To research new leads and follow up on existing leads To maximise sales time by targeting effectively the correct clients, their role and their companies To generate maximum revenue on any event you are selling on To work within a team environment towards team goals To meet or exceed personal targets, revenue targets and call time rates Must be available immediately

Job responsibilities

To meet or succeed yearly and monthly revenue targets by selling consistently to all possible targets; repeat delegates, new clients and prospects. To convince the prospect of the benefits of attending our events To exchange information and give necessary feedback as and when needed by colleagues in different departments at the office To make at least 60 calls per day on average over a week - the role requires significant time on the phone to contact clients and prospects. To complete accurately and send the weekly sales report sheet to your line manager To sell on whichever event as necessity demands as directed by your line manager To be able to work extra hours as and when required To ensure that business conduct reflects an enthusiastic and efficient image of the department You will be present at certain events and meet clients directly face-to-face

Required:

Previous experience selling on conferences, summits, workshops or similar events Previous work in telesales, phone-based marketing, and/or business-to-business sale Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English Excellent communication skills and telephone manner Highly motivated, ambitious and constantly striving for excellence and success Customer-focused and knows how to build and maintain relationships Self-motivation/drive with a work-ethic based on never giving up. Results-oriented Business acumen
Company Description

IT News Africa is a dynamic media company that specialises in technology publishing and conferences.

How to apply:

Send your CV to jobs@itnewsafrica.com.
If you don't hear from us within 7 days, assume your application was not successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R6500,00 - R30000,00 per month

Experience:

Sales: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person