Our client is a reputable content provider in the television broadcasting industry and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV looking to hire an experienced Advert Sales Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The holder of this position must have strong experience in Advert Sales, preferably TV background, analogue Pay TV or FTA TV.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve national advert sales goals for the organization.
• Lead the firm’s sales team with clear direction on our expectations and strategies.
• Responsible for marketing the organization to different media organization.
• Acts as a marketing consultant to national accounts utilizing station marketing and merchandising materials in developing marketing plans and co-promotions.
• Lead the Advert Sales Executives to foster a positive sales environment.
• Work closely with General Sales Manager in pricing and managing inventory to effectively sell to all accounts, local and national.
• Develop relationships with key local decision-makers.
• Accurately forecast national revenue in order to identify key strategies for increasing market share.
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by direct-line manger.

Required Experience and Skills
• At least six (6) years broadcast sales management experience in the TV broadcasting industry.
• Must have a proven track record of success in transactional, new business, digital and multi-platforms sales.
• Is a skilled negotiator who knows how to up-sell and cross sell.
• Past experiences with managing an independent television station a plus.
• Candidates must possess strong leadership, motivational and sales skills with a proven track record of success.
• Proven success in new business development and multi-platform sales.
• Thorough knowledge of ratings and the ability to create presentations.
• Ability to forecast and execute a clear plan and vision.
• Creative selling abilities a must!

Salary & Application
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experienc.

Method of Application
Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘ASM’ as subject of mails before 12th September, 2017. Only those who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.