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Sales Executive (Media)
Proten · Nigeria
Salary
Undisclosed
Location
Nigeria
Posted
2 weeks ago
Required skills
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to drive the sale of digital advertising solutions and expand our client portfolio. This role requires a proactive sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and is passionate about helping businesses achieve their marketing objectives through innovative advertising solutions.
Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients across targeted industries.
- Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email outreach, networking, referrals, and social media.
- Conduct client needs assessments and recommend digital advertising solutions tailored to business objectives.
- Develop and present compelling sales proposals, media plans, and advertising packages.
- Negotiate and close new business opportunities while consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to drive repeat business and account growth.
- Manage the end-to-end sales process from prospecting to contract execution and onboarding.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful execution and delivery of advertising campaigns.
- Monitor campaign performance and provide clients with regular reports and insights.
- Respond promptly to inbound enquiries and convert qualified leads into paying clients.
- Maintain accurate sales records, pipeline updates, and client communications using CRM systems.
- Ensure contracts, invoices, and financial records are updated accurately in line with signed agreements.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging digital advertising solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of proven B2B sales experience, preferably within the media, advertising, digital marketing, or marketing communications industry.
- Demonstrated success in outbound sales, business development, and consistently achieving sales targets.
- Strong experience in lead generation, cold calling, prospecting, and client acquisition.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and deal-closing skills.
- Good understanding of digital advertising solutions, including Google Ads, social media advertising, display advertising, and other digital marketing channels.
- Experience preparing proposals, media plans, and client presentations.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Must own a smartphone, reliable internet connection, and have access to backup power.
How to Apply Qualified and interested candidates should send in their resume to: recruitment@protenintl.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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