Sales & Partnership Executive

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Identify and acquire new clients across brands, agencies, government, and corporate organisations.
• Sell GNN's advertising, branded content, sponsorship and digital media solutions.
• Develop proposals, pitch decks and commercial packages tailored to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities for GNN's content, campaigns, podcast and events.
• Develop strategic partnerships that increase GNN's audience, visibility and revenue.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting and pitching through negotiation, closing and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business, upselling and long-term partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities within the media and advertising industry.
• Work closely with the content, creative and digital teams to develop solutions that meet client objectives.
• Prepare regular sales pipeline and performance reports for management.
• Represent GNN at relevant industry events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, business development, advertising, media, PR, or partnerships.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business development and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to create compelling proposals and pitch presentations.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work independently.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian media, advertising and digital marketing landscape.
• Experience selling media, advertising, sponsorship or marketing solutions is an added advantage.
  
• Strong network of contacts within brands, advertising agencies and corporate organisations.