Sales Executive - Advertising (Mauritius)

About the role

JCDecaux Mauritius is looking for a Sales Executive who will independently generate and grow advertising revenue across its media portfolio. The role covers business development, managing an assigned client portfolio and owning the full commercial sales cycle, with accountability for sales performance, client relationships, forecasting and close coordination with internal teams. It reports to the General Manager - Mauritius.

Key responsibilities

• Sell and promote static and digital advertising formats, match solutions to client objectives and maximise inventory use
• Prospect new business through networking, referrals, agency relationships and direct advertiser engagement, and grow existing accounts with cross-selling and repeat business
• Prepare proposals and presentations, negotiate within approved parameters and conclude contracts in line with company policy
• Manage an assigned client portfolio, including renewals and retention, and handle complaints and commercial issues
• Maintain a current sales pipeline, give weekly pipeline updates, activity reports and revenue forecasts to the General Manager, and attend weekly sales meetings
• Complete agreements and bookings accurately, coordinate with the Sales and Campaign Coordinator, Operations and Finance on campaign booking, invoicing and client communication, and report asset defects to Operations
• Follow up on outstanding amounts for assigned clients and help resolve billing disputes

Required profile

• At least 3 years of proven sales experience, preferably in advertising, media or out-of-home (OOH) advertising
• Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or a related field is advantageous but not essential if supported by experience
• Ability to prospect, manage client relationships, negotiate and close deals and meet sales targets
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English and French
• Commercially driven, organised, resilient and able to work independently while collaborating across teams

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to keep accurate sales records and reporting