Sales Executive – B2B Advertising & Sponsorship Sales

They are looking for a driven, commercially minded Sales Executive – B2B Advertising & Sponsorship Sales to grow advertising partnerships, secure event sponsorships, and manage relationships with leading technology brands.

Your Mission

You will be responsible for driving revenue growth through advertising sales and event sponsorships, while building strong partnerships with technology vendors, ICT companies, and enterprise solution providers.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Sales Growth

• Identify and close advertising opportunities in the CIO Africa magazine, website, newsletters, and digital platforms.
• Secure corporate sponsorships for CIO Africa technology events, roundtables, and conferences.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

• Build strong relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, telecom companies, and enterprise solution providers.
• Manage key accounts and ensure high client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Prospect and engage new clients through networking, meetings, and industry events.
• Develop tailored advertising and sponsorship proposals aligned with client marketing goals.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with the marketing and events teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Track market trends in the ICT and enterprise technology space to identify opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, IT or a related field.
• Experience: 2 - 4 years of proven experience in B2B sales, advertising sales, media sales, or event sponsorship sales.
• Strong ability to generate leads, pitch solutions, and close deals.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with a track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of technology, ICT, or enterprise markets is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Why Join CIO Africa?

• Work with a pan-African technology leadership brand.
• Engage with CIOs and senior tech decision-makers.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to grow within the technology media and events ecosystem.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@mybestjobs.co.ke using the position as the subject of the email. Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience in B2B sales, advertising, or sponsorship acquisition.