Sales Managers (TV/Digital Media) at a Reputable African Broadcasting and Entertainment Multinational Company - Stresert Services Limited

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.

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
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: [email protected] using ‘SM31’ as subject of mails.

Note: Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.