The following job details are based on past openings and expected future opportunities. Always check Guardian’s official page for confirmation. The Guardian Ltd, a leading newspaper company in Tanzania, is looking for 5 vacancies open as assistant sales representatives from Mbeya, Iringa, Morogoro, Tanga, and Mwanza. This role focuses on increasing circulation sales, advertisement sales, and e-paper subscriptions, contributing to business growth in the assigned region.
Open Positions and Description
1. Assistant Sales Representatives
Key Responsibilities
- Encourage the growth of e-papers, newspaper sales, and subscriptions in the designated area.
- Find and sign up for new print and digital advertising clients.
- Create and preserve a solid rapport with corporate clients, agents, and vendors.
- To find market trends and sales possibilities, conduct market research.
- Ensure prompt payment collection and keep precise sales records.
- Implement sales and promotional initiatives in close collaboration with internal teams.
- Regularly submit performance reports, sales reports, and suggestions.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Residents of Mbeya, Iringa, Morogoro, Tanga, or Mwanza are required.
- A diploma in business administration, marketing, sales, or a similar discipline.
- It will be advantageous if you have demonstrated sales and marketing expertise, ideally in the newspaper or media sector.
- strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiating abilities.
- the capacity to accomplish or surpass sales goals while working alone.
- high degree of professionalism and ethics.
- basic knowledge of digital sales tools and Microsoft Office.
- An additional benefit is being familiar with the local market in the designated area.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to hr@ipp.co.tz by 11th April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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