Job Description

UP Professional and Support

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TUKS FM


SALES SUPERVISOR (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT)


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.



JOB PURPOSE:


The position is responsible for generating sales revenue to meet monthly and annual sales targets. The position will maintain and manage customer relations, and provide information on the station's services offerings. The position must stay abreast of the latest industry trends, innovate in terms of Tuks FM's product offerings, monitor the competition, and pursue new sales opportunities.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Manage sales team and revenue generation: + Providing clients with TuksFM's services offering;
+ Conducting and interpreting research to identify how the station's marketing solutions meet client's business needs;
+ Preparing reports, proposals, and campaign briefs;
+ Developing an annual strategy that ensures the attainment of sales goals and profitability that is in keeping with industry best practices;



Manage and coordinate accounts and agencies: + Compiling sales presentations to share with new clients and agencies;
+ Ensuring regular communication with agencies about TuksFM, its new services and achievements to empower agencies to sell the station;



Governance, administration and reporting: + Preparing weekly and monthly reports for the Station Manager and Finance Department;
+ Monitoring paid social media posts to ensure the resolution of any online problems/queries;
+ Compliance with all processes and procedures relating to financial processes;
+ Evaluating projects from a profitability point of view;



Client relationship management: + Exploring client's business to provide specialized solutions;
+ Translating the impact of campaigns to clients through post-campaign analysis;
+ Liaising with the University of Pretoria structures when necessary to provide better services and service offerings;



Human Resource management: + Training sales representatives to perform sales duties according to TuksFM's standards and procedures;
+ Training and mentoring volunteers to execute client campaigns;
+ Acting as liaison between the sales, programming, and production departments.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Matric; with Three years' experience in: + Sales (preferably in radio sales);
+ Dealing with customers and market dynamics;
+ Networking;
+ Campaign planning and implementation;


OR

Three-year national diploma in Marketing/sales/communication/journalism or related; with One years' experience in; + Sales (preferably in radio sales);
+ Dealing with customers and market dynamics;
+ Networking;
+ Campaign planning and implementation.



REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge: + An understanding of radio and how to play to its strengths for client campaigns;
+ Understanding of different sellable features of radio and digital spaces;
+ Sales principles;
Technical competencies: + Computer skills;
+ Presentation skills;
Behavioural competencies: + Strategic thinking;
+ Relationship developer/networker;
+ Entrepreneurial spirit;
+ Organizational skills;
+ Self-starter;
+ Communication and persuasion skills;
+ Creative thinker;
+ Positive attitude;
+ Team player.



ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Short courses for radio sales and marketing; or Marketing or business-related tertiary qualification; or Degree; Existing client base; Understanding of and experience in the radio landscape; Experience with creating radio campaigns; Valid driver's license; Own transport.


The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.



Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za


In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.


CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2025


No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.



ENQUIRIES: Ms. Lebo Jele, lebo.jele@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420-2221 for application-related enquiries, and Mr. Lwazi Mpofu, lwazi.mpofu@up.ac.za, Tel (012) 420 3805 for enquiries relating to the post content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.