Job Vacancy For Marketing and Sales Assistant At Ofie Newspaper (Akuapem)



Ofie newspaper is a new monthly newspaper in the market that explores political, business, religious, cultural and social issues of the Akuapem people.

Description Of Job

Ofie newspaper is a new monthly newspaper in the market that explores political, business, religious, cultural and social issues of the Akuapem people. Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates to join our team as: Marketing Officers/Vendors.

Marketing Officer Responsibilities:

•  To plan and carry out direct marketing and advertising sales activities for advertising space in the newspaper to corporate entities.
•  Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
•  SELL ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE NEWSPAPER.
•  Assist in selling subscriptions of the magazine to institutional and individual clients.
•  Respond to and follow up advertising enquiries by email, telephone and personal visits.
•  Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support.
•  Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.

This position is to be based in Akuapem and remuneration will be on a commission basis + monthly allowance.

Vendors Responsibilities:

•  Sell the company’s product – Ofie newspaper in the Akuapem, Accra, Koforidua, Somanya, etc.

Remuneration will be 30% of sales.

Qualification Required & Experience

Marketing Requirements:

•  At least a HND or DBS marketing certificate holder
•  Self-driven, results-oriented person with a positive outlook.
•  Excellent face-to-face & telephone communicator.
•  Mature attitude & be comfortable in dealing with senior company executives.
•  Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
•  Must work well both individually and as part of a team.
•  Experience in advertising sales and proficiency in computer applications is a must.

Vendor Requirements:

•  Potential vendors should be at least 18 years and also exhibit an undying zeal to sell companies product.

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the above credentials, please send your application and CV to ofienewspaper@gmail.com or

P. O. Box AP 344
Akropong Akuapem

Closing Date: 26 October, 2012