International Sales Executive- (EVENTS, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SALES

INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE - (EVENTS, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SALES)Location: CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO PROJECT LOCATIONS IN AFRICA (Angola, Senegal/MSGBC Region, Equatorial Guinea, North Africa, East Africa,...) for 6-12 month projects with breaks in between. We are looking for International Sales Executives - responsible for sponsorship and/or advertising sales - for our clients in the events sector operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. This position requires a candidate ambitious in sales, preferably with a proven sales track record, especially in events and media. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, goal-oriented and committed to our clients. Experience in events, marketing/communications or the oil and gas/energy industry is a plus. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be effective in handling multiple projects with tight deadlines. Primary Responsibilities: • Manage existing clients to guarantee repeat business and cultivate new relationships• Identify new sales inquiries, present our portfolio of services and convert leads to sales• Research, update and manage internal contact databases.• Ensure payments are made, recorded and pursued• Report to the Business Development Director and coordinate with operations staff to plan and execute events that exceed expectations and deliver ROI• Track efficacy and make quantified measurements of daily activities using internal reporting tools and third party platforms Requirements: • Prior relevant work experience in sales, event sales and production, preferably with a focus on B2B enterprise solutions, preferred but not required• Full professional proficiency in English; plus preferably an additional language (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish)• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment• Past experience with key vertical industries, including construction and extractive industries such as mining, energy and electricity and oil and gas preferred but not required• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization; social media savvyEmployment TypeContract – full-time / permanentSalary plus commissionIndustryEventsMedia publishingPublicationsOil & Energy