Overview
Direct Sales Account Manager Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa at Pronel Personnel
Location:
Hilton / Pietermaritzburg
A High-Performance Sales Opportunity in the Outdoor Media Sector
A premium out-of-home media owner operating high-impact static and digital billboard inventory across Kwa Zulu-Natal, with national partnerships extending its footprint across South Africa, is entering an exciting growth phase.
As part of strengthening its commercial structure and expanding digital inventory, the business is seeking a commercially driven Direct Sales Account Manager to grow direct revenue across KZN.
This is an expansion role within a structured, performance-led environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new direct client relationships and building a structured, sustainable pipeline with the long-term objective of achieving a monthly revenue target. This role is suited to a strong B2B sales professional who thrives on new business development, values accountability, and operates with commercial discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new direct advertisers across KZN
- Prospect regional businesses, SMEs, and corporate brands
- Build relationships with marketing managers, business owners, and brand leads
- Generate consistent pipeline activity through disciplined outreach
- Carry an individual quarterly revenue target
- Maintain structured weekly pipeline reporting
- Track leads, meetings, proposals, pipeline value, and conversion performance
- Operate with visibility, accountability, and forecast discipline
- Sell both traditional billboard and digital advertising formats
- Clearly articulate digital slot mechanics and campaign value
- Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless campaign delivery
- Travel within KZN to strengthen local business networks
- Identify emerging sectors and new development opportunities
- Build long-term market presence in key operating towns
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated success in new business development
- Confidence in prospecting and building relationships from scratch
- Structured and disciplined pipeline management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical ability
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- Residence in PMB/Hilton and willingness to travel regionally
- Experience in media, advertising, print, radio, or digital sales (advantageous)
- Strong sales fundamentals and a results-driven mindset are key.
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive base salary (aligned with experience)
- Performance alignment within company bonus framework
- Travel reimbursement in line with company policy
If building relationships, closing deals, and driving measurable results excites you, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.
Title: Direct Sales Account Manager
Company: Pronel Personnel
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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