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Internship product managers x 2 at SABC for Sales Management, Marketing Management, Communication graduates

Internship product managers x 2

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Division:                              Sales 

Reporting line:                     Product managers

Location:                            Johannesburg

Position ID:                      60022253: 60022255

 

                                                                                                                                       CLOSING DATE : 15  MAY 2025

 

Background

SABC is the hub of entertainment, news, and information to millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Product Managers Graduates to join our Sales team.Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.

Purpose

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to the Sales Division to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree (NQF 6/7) Marketing/Advertising/Media or relevant qualification and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To develop, manage and execute against sales strategies by co-ordinating allocated Brand sales activities across all segments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:       

 

  • Actively lead and manage in allocated brand/s strategic planning processes; of particular importance is the responsibility for the development of an innovative sales approach that is consistent with allocated brand’s/product’s unique market positioning, competitive environment, and consumer offering.

  • Conduct business reviews to establish traction and performance of brands/platforms allocated to the Product Manager.

  • Contribute to the growth and development of allocated brand by inputting into both marketing and programming strategies.

  • Continuously provide sales and trade marketing strategies, assistance, and brand training to enable Account Executives to achieve the platform targets.

  • Ensure that brand/s solutions are specific, relevant, and targeted at various sales segments.

  • Present to clients and agencies to promote allocated brand solutions.

  • Practice cost containment at all times.

  • Ensure consistent achievement of revenue targets and market share growth objectives.

  • Ensure sustainable and profitable growth.

  • Identify and develop bespoke/ non-standard feature by platform:

  • Identify and develop new or lapsed client packages.

  • Develop long term and short term sponsorships packages.

  • Defend and grow brand/s business opportunities.

  • Drive optimal sell out of inventory against revenue target.

  • Ensure collaboration with other Departments to optimize sales objectives.

  • Contribute effectively in the marketing and pricing guide strategy in conjunction with revenue management.

  • Ensure effective marketing of Brand/s to maintain credibility and visibility of the allocated brand/s.

  • Ensure optimal utilization of research data to support decision making.

  • Review and Report on the overall performance of the brand/s in line with objectives and targets.

  • Inculcate high performance culture and commit to excellent standards and delivery at all times.

  • Manage and assist in the trade marketing activities that are consistent with the stations’/platforms general business and marketing approach.

  • Monitor, report on the operational risks and compliance.

  • Ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.

  • Contribute to the management of Sales risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.

  • Monitor execution of internal risk audits associated with allocated brands and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.

  • Evaluate all business plans against the Sales guidelines, policies, and SOP’s.

  • Resolve audit findings, when applicable and recommended.

  • Communicate with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal delivery of Sales objectives.

  • Create and maintain cross functional communication with other Divisions.

  • Advance Company’s interest in all negotiations with external Stakeholders to maximise revenue generation.

  • Develop and implement compelling and innovative client solutions for allocated platforms.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF 6& 7) Sales Management, Marketing Management, Communication or related qualification.

  • Computer literate (All Microsoft Packages)

  • Solid understanding of web metrics, digital analytics, with the ability to generate, analyse and interpret data.

  • Must be able to work under constant deadline pressure and manage multiple projects across multiple platforms.


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