Rwanda Country Sales Supervisor Job Vacancy – Nation Media Group

Job Ref: HR-CSS-12-10

Nation Media Group Ltd, the leading Multi-Media House in the East & Central Africa wishes to expand and strengthen its Advertising team for Rwanda. We are seeking qualified and experienced candidates who will add value in the position of Country Sales Supervisor-Rwanda.

This challenging opportunity requires an individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of technical and business understanding to ensure optimal performance as well as pay great attention to detail. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a large multinational group.

Reporting to the Advertising Manager, ih/successful candidate will be responsible for the following key result areas:

* Thoroughly familiarize oneself with comparative (own and competition) readership, circulation, rates and cost of advertising in all print and electronic media in Rwanda;
* Identify potential advertising clients, study their business, current and potential customers and convince the clients of the value and benefits of advertising in The East African Newspaper;
* Execute sales by discussing and obtaining accurate client requirements, size of advertisements, dates for insertion and price, and obtain confirmation signatures of the authorized client representative;
* Assist clients in the preparation of the advertising copy and liaise with Graphic Designers for professional advice on artwork;
* Liaise with clients for approval of final artwork and obtain appropriate signatures from authorized client representative;
* Liaise with Credit Control and the clients regarding payment terms and collections;
* Follow up on advertisements to ensure that the final reproduction is as per client’s specifications;
* Maintain close and effective contact with clients in order to handle any complaints, attend to problem areas, and maintain necessary public relations for customer satisfaction;
* Coordinate supplements for clients based in Rwanda, including soliciting for advertisements and editorial content;
* Advise clients reaching out to The East African market regarding their advertising needs; and
* Liaise with circulation and vendors regarding delivery of the East African newspapers to Kigali clients.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

* University graduate;
* Diploma in Sales & Marketing or equivalent;
* Strong management accounts experience;
* Ability and readiness to work long hours;
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills; and
* 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in a busy commercial environment and knowledge about the Rwanda market.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 23rd December, 2010.