Sales Executive – MotionAds
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Base salary + attractive commission structure

About MotionAds:
MotionAds is a pioneering media-tech company transforming Uber Eats delivery bikes and vehciles into a high-impact, mobile advertising network across South Africa. Our platform enables brands to hyper-target key zones with high-visibility campaigns, combining physical reach with digital precision. With clients ranging from startups to major brands, we offer a disruptive solution in the outdoor advertising space. 

We’re on a mission to make advertising more impactful while supporting delivery drivers with secondary income streams that change lives.

Role Overview:
We’re looking for an ambitious and results-driven Sales Executive to join our team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sales background, who is passionate about innovation and eager to bring MotionAds’ unique advertising platform to more clients across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business through cold outreach, networking, and referrals

• Present MotionAds’ value proposition to marketing and media decision-makers

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with agency and direct clients

• Craft and pitch creative advertising solutions tailored to client objectives

• Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close deals

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

• Stay informed on advertising trends, especially in OOH and performance-led media

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign execution

• Represent MotionAds at industry events and client meetings

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: 3–5+ years in sales, (OOH or digital media a bonus)

• Self-Starter: Comfortable taking initiative and working independently in a fast-paced environment

• Hunter Mentality: Demonstrated ability to consistently source, pursue, and secure new business in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Client-Centric: Strong relationship management and consultative selling skills

• Results-Oriented: Proven track record of achieving or exceeding targets

• Creative Thinker: Able to develop compelling advertising solutions with measurable impact

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of media buying processes, brand strategy, and marketing KPIs

• Tech-Savvy: Confident using CRM systems, proposal tools, and presentation software

Why Join MotionAds?

• Work directly with the Founding team. 

• Opportunity to join a fast moving start-up withe exciting growth potential. 

• Collaborate with a driven, entrepreneurial team

• Work on campaigns that are visible, impactful, and measurable

• Competitive salary + commission + growth opportunities

• Flexible, agile environment with high autonomy

How to Apply:

1. Click the Apply below and answer quesitons.
2. Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Sales Executive Application – Johannesburg.” Tell us why you’re excited about joining MotionAds and how you can add value to our growing team. To also send a 1 minute video sales pitch to [email protected] on explaining why we should hire you. Good luck!