Purpose of the Job: To sell TV and Radio advertising space to brands, agencies and other clients.
The incumbent will bring in existing relationships with advertisers and agencies, while cultivating new relationships, managing sales, forecasting revenue and helping the sales & marketing team gain market insights.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Marketing or related field
Professional qualification in marketing or equivalent qualification is a mandatory requirement
At least two (2) years advertisement sales experience in a similar role; advertising, media selling or TV service
Skills:
A good understanding of media; Radio and TV industry
Presentable, confident, passionate and enthusiastic
Young, energetic and result oriented
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Excellent client service, communication and interpersonal skills
Hands on experience in market sales and penetration will be a definite advantage
Proven leadership capability
Good decision making and communication skills
Established conceptual, market modeling and analytical skills
Performance oriented, decisive and independent
Thorough knowledge of all the operations within Marketing Department in a media field
How to Apply
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Tuesday, 16th June 2015
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.