Media Sales Executive in Gauteng | Apply Now!

🏢 Company: Velocity CMS 
📍 Location: Remote, South Africa (Gauteng-based candidates preferred)
🗓️ Start Date: ASAP
💼 Job Type: Independent Contractor, Remote

Website: https://velocity.digital/

📄 Job Summary

Are you a go-getter with strong media sales experience and a passion for digital advertising? We’re hiring a Media Sales Executive to help grow the commercial footprint of our city-focused media platforms: Joburg.co.za, Pretoria.co.za, and future Velocity CMS rollouts. You’ll lead sales efforts by building relationships with local businesses, media agencies, and brands, selling innovative advertising solutions and digital campaigns.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Acquisition

• Pitch, negotiate, and close deals with:

  • Local businesses (restaurants, venues, lifestyle brands)

  • PR/media agencies and national brands

  • Tourism and municipal marketing teams

• Sell a diverse range of ad formats:

  • Sponsored articles, display banners, homepage takeovers

  • Social media campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

  • Newsletter sponsorships, featured listings, and event promotions

Pipeline Management

• Build and manage your own sales pipeline using HubSpot CRM

• Follow up proactively, maintain strong client relationships

• Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly revenue targets

Campaign Execution & Support

• Collaborate with editorial, social, and design teams

• Assist in media kits, rate cards, pitch decks, and campaign reporting

• Offer upsell opportunities and data-driven recommendations

On-the-Ground Networking

• Host in-person client meetings, coffee catchups, and sales visits

• Stay informed on local trends to strengthen sales pitches

✅ Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in media sales, advertising, or partnership development

• Strong closing skills with a history of exceeding commercial targets

• Familiarity with Joburg or Pretoria’s local business and lifestyle scene

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport

• Comfortable with remote work and in-person sales visits

Preferred Tools & Skills

• HubSpot CRM, Canva, Google Workspace

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Confidence, resilience, and negotiation skills

• Strong understanding of digital marketing platforms

💰 What’s on Offer

• Base salary + aggressive commission

• Remote-first flexibility

• Dynamic, purpose-driven team environment

• Clear path to promotion (Head of Sales potential)

• Play a leading role in growing a multi-city digital media platform

🧠 CV Tips for This Role

• Quantify your wins: Highlight specific revenue targets hit or surpassed.

• Show CRM proficiency: Mention your experience using HubSpot or similar tools.

• Include local know-how: If you know Joburg or Pretoria well, make it known.

• Show campaign diversity: Briefly list digital formats you’ve sold before.

• Video introduction helps: Stand out with a 1-minute pitch of your personality and excitement for the role.

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