We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented individual who will assist the advert sales manager to contribute towards growth and profitability by development and implementation of marketing communication plans to maximise media sales revenue within the framework of the annual budget and overall business development strategy of the company.

Key Accountabilities
The postholder will assist the Advert Sales Manager to:

•   Develop and implement media sales strategies including visits to potential and existing customers and canvass for advertisement placements in all of the company's newspapers
•   Develop business relationships with potential customers with the object of translating the relationship into media purchase
•   Undertake sales promotion with key customers and for newspapers with the object of building brand preferences, loyalty and circulation volumes
•   Develop strategies to minimise customer complaints on print quality of their advertisement among other, and to retain and increase the customer base
•   Monitor electronic, print and outdoor media
•   Analyse the business environment and make recommendations on the development of new products and/or enhancing existing products to grow the company's revenue base

Skills / Competencies required

•   Strong business awareness and analytical skills.
•   Proven track record of innovation and creativity to exceed targets
•   Customer centred orientation
•   Strong leadership and supervisory skills
•   Ability to work to strict deadlines and under minimum supervision
•   Flexible attitude to working arrangements
•   Strong computer literacy skills
•   Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Social Science or Communication from a reputable tertiary institution
•   Four (4) years post qualification relevant experience gained from working in a dynamic environment
•   Working knowledge of the print media industry would be a distincy advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you wish to apply, please send a detailed CV together with a covering letter and contact telephone number to:-

The Director,
HR & Administration
Graphic Communications Group Limited
P.O.Box GP 742,
Accra

Alternatively, you may email your application to the HR Operations Manager at:

kathryn.parry@graphic.com.gh

Closing Date: 06 December, 2013