Advertising Sales Officer

Nation Publications Limited (NPL), a leading media house in Malawi, is looking for passionate, dedicated and hardworking individuals to join its vibrant team by filling the following position:

Advertising Sales Officer (1 Position)

Position tenable at Blantyre office

Reporting to the Advertising Sales Manager

Job Brief

The primary focus of the position is to spearhead revenue generation strategies in order to sustain set targets and increase profits of the company. The job holder will be responsible for initiating activities to selling NPL’s products and offer business in the assigned market.

This job requires one to have strong prospecting, relationship-building and deal-closing skills as well as relevant experience within the sales, marketing and/or media industry.

Areas of Responsibility

1. Soliciting business from clients with an objective of meeting the organization’s set objectives and targets.
2. Identifying and acquire new clients on behalf of NPL.
3. Selling NPL products.
4. Coordinating business projects.
5. Coming up with innovations on revenue generation platforms.
6. Organising client meetings and ensure product and service demonstration.

Required skills and Competencies

1. Strong presentation and persuasion skills.
2. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
3. The ability and desire to sell.
4. Self-starter.
5. Good initiation skills.
6. Analytical skills.
7. Team player.
8. Attention to details
9. High level of integrity.

Qualifications and Work Experience

1. Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Marketing or related fields from a recognised institution.
2. Any other related qualifications will be an added advantage.
3. Have digital, social media skills, computer skills in Microsoft Word.
4. At least three years’ work experience in a related position.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates who meet the indicated requisites of the position should submit detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees and copies of certificates not later than 9 July 2024 to vacancy@mwnation.com or the following postal address:

Human Resources and Administration Manager
Nation Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 30408
Chichiri
Blantyre 3

Nation Publications Ltd is an equal opportunity employer; therefore female candidates are encouraged to apply.