International Sales Executives at the Business Year (TBY)

The Business Year (TBY) is a leading research firm and publisher of annual economic resources on national economies. Present in over 25 countries, TBY provides first-hand access to the people and ideas shaping business and policy throughout the world. Each country-specific edition contains a comprehensive range of interviews and analysis, offering an inside look at doing business in the world’s most dynamic economies. TBY’s interviewees, readers, and partners comprise an international network of thought-leaders who are helping to define the future of the global economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: International Sales Executive

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Your Role

• Our International Sales Executives, acting as Country Managers, are based in one of the 30+ countries we cover and are tasked with forming commercial, win-win partnerships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Arranging interviews with top business executives and other public figures
• Establishing and maintaining commercial relations with advertisers and other clients on a win-win basis
• Attending business events and other networking sessions
• Working as part of a small, in-country team and in coordination with Head Office to produce publications and reports

Minimum Requirements

• University graduate with a sound knowledge of international, political, business, and economic affairs
• Perfect command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Arabic is a plus
• Commercial and business acumen. Prior experience in sales is preferred but not compulsory.
• Availability to be based in the field for up to 11 months of the year, spending 3-8 months in each country
• Relevant journalistic experience or training
• Outstanding personal presentation
• Excellent organizational, networking, and interpersonal skills to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Pro-active self-starter, functioning well within a team environment while being capable of working independently.

Skills:

• Sales
• Business Development
• Advertising Sales
• Research
• Business Intelligence
• Media
• Communications
• Public Relations
• Networking

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and writing samples to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.