Advertising Sales Executive
Department: Sales Reporting to: Sales Manager Location: Hybrid – Work from home with one day a week in our JHB office
Summary:
Are you a dynamic, results-driven sales hunter with a passion for growth? Green Media is looking for an Advertising Sales Executive to drive new business and expand our client base. You'll focus on signing new clients, then hand them over to our Account Managers while earning evergreen commission on the deals you close.
Job Objective:
Your target is to generate R8,218,182 in new gross profit per year. This role is about opening doors, closing deals, and fuelling long-term revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Hunt down new business opportunities
Build strong relationships with prospective clients
Deliver compelling sales presentations
Close deals and meet/exceed targets
Work with marketing on acquisition strategies
Qualifications:
5+ years in advertising/media sales or business development
Proven track record of smashing sales targets
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated and team-oriented
Solid knowledge of the advertising/media industry
Skills:
Powerful presentation and storytelling abilities
Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
Confident, persuasive, and quick on your feet
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools
Compensation:
Very competitive salary
Up to 27.5% commission
On-target earnings: R2.5 million per year
Room to grow your career in a fast-moving business
What Makes You a Fit:
This role is for a true hunter – not a farmer. You should be:
Proactive – Always chasing the next win
Persuasive – You can sell ice to Eskimos
Energetic – You thrive on targets
Strategic – You know where the best opportunities are
Independent – You don’t need babysitting
Obsessed with the chase – You live for new deals
How It Works:
Once you’ve signed a client, you’ll hand them over to our Account Managers for day-to-day service. You’ll still earn ongoing commission from those accounts. We’ll make sure you’re fully supported with everything you need to close big deals.
Sound like you? Then apply now and join Green Media as an Advertising Sales Executive. Help us turn unsold products into marketing power – and turn your skills into serious earnings.