Blue Robot - Account Executive at Ad Dynamo International

Ad Dynamo is Africa's largest digital sales house, representing Oath, Twitter, Snapchat and Spotify exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, tech oriented Account Executive to service and grow accounts for our social media tech division, Blue Robot, across Greater Africa from our Nairobi office.

The position requires daily communication with our East, Central, and West African based agencies and brands. You will be comprehensively trained on Blue Robot's product set and be expected to deliver on quarterly sales targets.

Blue Robot has developed a technology that allows brands to interact automatically with audiences across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Blue Robot shortens the path between creative ideas and execution, leveraging the complete functionality offered by various public and private API's. Checkout our campaigns handle on Twitter for examples of some of our best work. Read more

Typical day to day operations consists of:

• 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

This is a 6 month contract which will be extended based on performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

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

It would be to your advantage if you:

• Have an established client base
• Have knowledge of the South African agency/digital landscape
• Experienced with Keynote and Hubspot CRM

Benefits:

• 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