PR & Business Development Executive

Job description

PR and Business Development Executive Location: Midrand (in-office and on the road) Salary: Market-related base plus commission on new clients Requirements: Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle About the company: Our client is a leading South African supplier of professional audio-visual, lighting, staging and event production equipment. They’re well established in the events and entertainment industry and partner with clients to lift conferences, activations, live shows, corporate events and large-scale productions with world-class AV solutions and technical expertise. They’re growing their client-facing team and looking for a confident, relationship-driven PR & Business Development Executive to represent the brand. Role overview: This role blends public relations, business development and account management. You’ll be the face of the company: building relationships, winning new business and helping coordinate key events. It suits someone who likes being out in the field, meeting people and showing the market what the company can do. Key responsibilities Public relations and brand representation: Act as a brand ambassador in client meetings, at industry events and in networking settingsBuild and maintain strong relationships with media, partners, suppliers and key stakeholdersSupport PR initiatives, brand visibility campaigns and communication effortsRepresent the company confidently and professionally in every client-facing interactionBusiness development: Find and pursue new business through cold calling, outreach, networking and industry engagementPresent the company’s solutions to prospective clients and convert leads into active accountsBuild a solid understanding of the AV, lighting, staging and event product range so you can position and sell it wellKeep a healthy sales pipeline and hit monthly business development targetsAccount management: Manage and grow existing client relationships through consistent communication and good serviceUnderstand client needs and recommend the right AV and event solutionsKeep clients happy and retained through proactive support and follow-upWork with internal teams so products and services are delivered smoothlyEvent support and coordination: Help plan and organise company-hosted eventsManage guest lists, send invitations and make sure the right stakeholders are involvedAttend events to support setup, coordination and client engagementWork closely with the events team for smooth executionRequirements: PR experience (non-negotiable)Strong background in client-facing roles, relationship building or business developmentConfident communicator with excellent interpersonal skillsComfortable with cold calling, outreach and driving new businessAble to present and sell solutions clearly and persuasivelyHighly organised, proactive and able to work independentlyWilling to travel to clients and attend eventsValid driver’s licence and own reliable vehiclePersonal attributes: Outgoing, warm and people-centricProfessional, polished and confident in front of clientsStrong networkerSelf-starter with high energy and initiativePassion for events, production, entertainment or AV (advantageous)Why join? Work with a respected brand in the AV and events industryEngage with exciting clients, productions and live eventsGrow your network and your career in PR and business developmentA varied role: office, on the road, events and client meetings

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Apply by email: jaclyn@jm-taconsulting.com