A leading Radio and Media company is looking for an experienced Direct Account Executive – Radio & Media Sales with strong experience in media sales, preferably in radio, to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Direct Account Executive to drive growth across direct client portfolios by identifying potential customers, conducting professional pitches, and recommending creative, application-specific advertising solutions. If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in media sales and an energetic, driven personality, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets, including securing new business and growing the current portfolio.
• Continuously generate new business opportunities through client visits, new client outreach, pitches, and daily calls.
• Provide exceptional client service, ensuring a pleasant experience, strong product knowledge, timely responses, and comprehensive proposals.
• Maintain regular client contact through newsletters, digital stats, and acknowledging special occasions.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly sales reports.
• Accurately and timely complete all administrative and sales support duties, including airtime schedules and traffic bookings.
• Adhere to all company instructions and policies.
• Update the CRM system daily with client information.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in media sales.
• Demonstrated success in a direct sales environment, specifically servicing and growing direct client accounts.
• Proven ability to achieve 100% of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Ability to work independently while remaining a driven and collaborative team player.
• Exceptional ability to present creative concepts and provide professional, high-level client service.
• Experience with CRM maintenance and following strict administrative and booking procedures.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [email protected] or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.