Media Advertising & Business Development Specialist

WineLand Media – a division of Vinpro – requires a motivated, innovative, and organised advertising and Business Development Specialist to grow its advertising, sponsorship, and digital media sales.

The ideal candidate is a target-driven, organised self-starter with advertising and sales experience. A degree/diploma in marketing/ sales and fluency in Afrikaans and English would be beneficial. Computer literacy, strong administration skills and a driver’s licence is necessary.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Selling advertising for WineLand Media’s publications to direct clients and representative advertising agencies
  • New business development in terms of features, collaborations and sponsorships (events, competitions, and seminars)
  • Compiling and expanding a secure data base of all these advertisers and their relevant fields of supply
  • Attending industry and advertising related functions
  • Networking with existing and new business clients
  • Set up client meetings and visit clients regularly
  • Delivering on ad material by required deadline and verifying material against required specifications across print and digital
  • Keep monthly schedules for advertising placements across print and digital
  • Update budgets and monthly income
  • Assisting accounts department should a creditor be in default

According to Vinpro’s employment equity plan, preference will be given to candidates from previous disadvantage backgrounds.

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 Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Closing date:   2 September 2022

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