Stresert Services Limited – Our client, a reputable African broadcasting and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV and Digital media, is looking to hire an experienced candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sales Manager (TV/Digital Media)
Location: Lagos
Position Summary
- The holder of this position should have strong experience in media sales, preferably TV background, Pay TV or FTA.
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!
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.
Salary
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘SM31’ as subject of mails.
Note: Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 20th February, 2017.
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