Account Manager Jobs Kenya (2 Posts)

Sales Jobs at a content provider and broadcaster in Kenya
Advert : Account Manager (2)

We are a leading local content provider and broadcaster in East Africa, our Media Sales Business seeks to employ two (2) dynamic and self-motivated candidates, to assume responsibility as an Account Manager- for our TV broadcast brand/platform. The incumbent will report to the Regional Manager: East Africa and be based at our offices in Nairobi.

Context
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

Lucrative business environment

Fast paced Dynamic organisation

Media Sales policies and procedures

Customers
External Customers

Advertising Industry (Agencies and Clients)

Direct Clients

Production Companies

Internal Customers

Media Sales Team

Media Sales Content Sales Team

Media Sales Marketing Department

Media Sales Contracting and Scheduling Department

Media Sales Finance Department

Outputs
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisations mission and strategy.

Be available for ad hoc travel in East Africa.

Manage client portfolio (reviews, recons, commitment tracking, selling of key opportunities)

Strategic Networking (to build new relationships and maintain existing client relationships0

Achieve budgets within the designated area of responsibility

Be-spoke solutions for clients
Competencies for the Account Manager Job

Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:

A sound understanding of the Africa media industry – particularly the TV industry

Existing Ad Industry relationships

Proven ability to build productive relationships

Presentation Skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills -written and verbal
Strong people skills/outgoing personality

Personal Attributes

High Attention to detail

Energetic

Creative

Proactive

Self-motivated

Team Player

Conflict Resolution

Service-oriented

Exceptional Selling skills
Sales Job Knowledge / Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Advanced degree preferred

Sales / Marketing or sales tertiary qualification

Knowledge of the advertising industry (and contacts)

Media sales experience, minimum 4years – ideally Television

Fully computer literate (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Applicants should submit their CV’s (clearly marked “ACCOUNT MANAGER” on the subject line to: Local LPKLjobs@gmail.com. Closing date for the application is 18th Mar 2015.

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