Vacancy for a Sales Manager (TV/DIGITAL MEDIA) Via StreSert Services Ltd-Lagos

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Our client is a reputable African broadcasting and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV and Digital media looking to hire an experienced Sales Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The holder of this position should have strong experience in media sales, preferably TV background, Pay TV or FTA.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategies to achieve national sales goals across multiple media platforms.
  • Lead the firm’s sales team with clear direction on our expectations and strategies.
  • Responsible for internal marketing of station to national reps with ongoing motivational support.
  • Acts as a marketing consultant to national accounts utilizing station marketing and merchandising materials in developing marketing plans and co-promotions.
  • Work alongside 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 on all platforms 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

  • Five years broadcast sales management experience preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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 experience

Method of Application

Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘SM31’ as subject of mails before 20th February, 2017. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.