Location: CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO PROJECT LOCATIONS IN AFRICA (Angola, Senegal/MSGBC Region, Equatorial Guinea, North Africa, East Africa,...) for 6-12 month projects with breaks in between.
We are looking for International Sales Executives - responsible for sponsorship and/or advertising sales - for our clients in the events sector operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This position requires a candidate ambitious in sales, preferably with a proven sales track record, especially in events and media. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, goal-oriented and committed to our clients. Experience in events, marketing/communications or the oil and gas/energy industry is a plus. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be effective in handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage existing clients to guarantee repeat business and cultivate new relationships
• Identify new sales inquiries, present our portfolio of services and convert leads to sales
• Research, update and manage internal contact databases.
• Ensure payments are made, recorded and pursued
• Report to the Business Development Director and coordinate with operations staff to plan and execute events that exceed expectations and deliver ROI
• Track efficacy and make quantified measurements of daily activities using internal reporting tools and third party platforms
Requirements:
• Prior relevant work experience in sales, event sales and production, preferably with a focus on B2B enterprise solutions, preferred but not required
• Full professional proficiency in English; plus preferably an additional language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Past experience with key vertical industries, including construction and extractive industries such as mining, energy and electricity and oil and gas preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization; social media savvy
Employment Type
Contract – full-time / permanent
Salary plus commission
Industry
- Events
- Media publishing
- Publications
- Oil & Energy