DESCRIPTION
Ad Dynamo is Africa’s largest digital sales house, representing Oath, Twitter, Snapchat and Spotify exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa. They are looking for a dynamic, tech oriented Account Executive to service and grow accounts for their social media tech division, Blue Robot, across Greater Africa from their Nairobi office.
Blue Robot has developed a technology that allows brands to interact automatically with audiences across different social media platforms. Blue Robot shortens the path between creative ideas and execution, leveraging the complete functionality offered by various public and private API’s. Read more on Blue Robot
This position requires daily communication with their East, Central, and West African based agencies and brands. The successful candidate will be comprehensively trained on Blue Robot's product set and be expected to deliver on quarterly sales targets.
Ad Dynamo is Africa’s largest digital sales house, representing Oath, Twitter, Snapchat and Spotify exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa. They are looking for a dynamic, tech oriented Account Executive to service and grow accounts for their social media tech division, Blue Robot, across Greater Africa from their Nairobi office.
Blue Robot has developed a technology that allows brands to interact automatically with audiences across different social media platforms. Blue Robot shortens the path between creative ideas and execution, leveraging the complete functionality offered by various public and private API’s. Read more on Blue Robot
This position requires daily communication with their East, Central, and West African based agencies and brands. The successful candidate will be comprehensively trained on Blue Robot's product set and be expected to deliver on quarterly sales targets.
Job Responsibilities
- Educating agencies & brands on Blue Robot’s capabilities
- Forging and maintaining valued client relationships
- Gaining in-depth understanding of our client’s needs and challenges
- Preparing and presenting thought provoking proposals
- Managing communications with agencies & brands and ensuring optimal campaign performance
- Liaising with our Cape Town operations team for day-to-day support
- Closing deals with existing clients and identifying opportunities for new leads and repeat business
Duration of Contract
This is a 6 month contract which will be extended based on performanceJob Requirements
General- Digital media sales experience
- Passion for tech innovation
- Good presentation skills - both spoken & written
- Good numerical skills & attention to detail
- Ambitious and positive self starter attitude
Qualifications and Experience
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum 3 years experience in digital media sales
Items advantageous to the Candidate:
- Have an established client base
- Have knowledge of the East African agency/digital landscape
- Experienced with Keynote and Hubspot CRM
Benefits & Remuneration
- A competitive salary and sales commission incentives
- Contribute to establishing a globally recognised brand
- Opportunity to build your career
- Regular office events
- Fun working environment with skilled diverse individuals
- No dress codes, timesheets, cost centres, or complex approvals – just a serious focus on building a good culture for great work and superior client service