Job description
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the role of Media Research Analyst. Based in Johannesburg and forming part of the CAR, Leisure Wheels and Popular Mechanics advertising sales team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an exceptional standard of sales support to the team in order to maximize the sales effort.

You'll need to have strong marketing, research and administrative capabilities, coupled with experience in extracting information from marketing research tools and generating professional presentations.

You will be responsible for:
• Conceptualising and producing effective sales presentations across all titles and platforms
• Using research tools to provide effective market intelligence and consumer insights (e.g. AMPS, AC Nielsen)
• Collating leave-behind sales kits for clients
• Completing key client analyses for the adsales team
• Providing general administrative assistance to the Adsales and Marketing teams

Company Description
RamsayMedia is an innovative and principled South African media company that delivers original quality content to audiences across multiple platforms. Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative communication solutions through the delivery of world-class content that entertains, informs and inspires audiences.

Requirements
We're interested in someone who can clearly demonstrate the following:

• Three to five years of relevant marketing / media / media planning / research experience
• Advanced MS PowerPoint and formatting abilities, with proven experience in generating professional presentations
• Knowledge of the following research tools: AMPS and AC Nielsen and the ability to analyse data
• Very strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent levels of web and MS Office literacy
• Excellent levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A lateral thinker with the ability to generate creative ideas
• A diligent and hard-working nature with a passion for research
• The ability to juggle a number of tasks simultaneously whilst handling a high degree of pressure
• The ability to work independently and deliver high quality work to geographically spread teams

If you have a passion for market research and an affinity for our Auto and Tech brands, then please send a letter of application and an up-to-date CV to applications@ramsaymedia.co.za
Applications will close on Wednesday 25th January 2012.

This appointment will be made in line with RamsayMedia's transformation initiatives.

Further correspondence will only be entered into with candidates under consideration for the position. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact details
RamsayMedia