Freelance Business Executives Radio

Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We would like to fill the following positions in Radio department:

Freelance Business Executives Radio
QFM and Nation FM
Job Ref: HR-BE-08-2014

Reporting to Business Managers, the ideal candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective advertising solutions for clients.

The Business Executives will be based in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa, Mwingi, Eldoret, Nyeri and Nakuru and an indication of your preferred location of placement is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Selling advertising for Radio Brands;
• Generating ideas for new sales and expanding the market opportunities;
• Establishing contacts with and developing long term relationships with new clients;
• Maintaining positive and productive relationships with existing clients;
• Preparation of and adherence to individual sales plans in alignment with the organization’s goals and business objectives;
• Meeting targets and KPIs;
• Contributing to the team and functioning within the organisation’s corporate culture and values.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• University Degree with at least 2 years’ experience in sales and marketing;
• Excellent prospecting skills with an orientation for results;
• New business to business sales experience preferred with recognition as top-performer
• Ability to work independently, within a team and under pressure;
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills;
• Superior communication and presentation skills;
• Strong understanding of lead generation;
• Ability to cultivate long standing client relationships.

In Nation Media Group, we provide our teams with great products to sell, superior training, tools, and a sales management system that supports business development and rewards performance.

If you meet the requirements for these positions and wish to pursue a career opportunity with NMG, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com by 2nd September, 2014.

We shall only contact the short listed applicants.