Marketing Canvasser at Glow FM 99.1 – Akure

Glow FM 99.1 is recruiting Marketing Canvassers in Akure, Ondo State, to attract advertisers, develop client relationships and grow the station’s commercial revenue.

Role Overview

The company is recruiting motivated and target-oriented Marketing Canvassers to strengthen its marketing and business development operations.

Successful candidates will be responsible for identifying prospective advertisers, engaging businesses and organisations, promoting the station’s advertising solutions, and generating revenue through the acquisition of new clients.

The role requires excellent communication skills, confidence, professionalism, strong negotiation abilities, and a proactive approach to building business relationships.

Marketing Canvassers will work under the supervision of the Marketing Department and contribute directly to the station’s commercial growth.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and approach prospective advertisers, businesses, organisations, and corporate clients.
• Promote Glow 99.1 FM’s advertising packages, jingles, programme sponsorships, live event coverage, and digital promotional services.
• Conduct regular field marketing, business visits, and client prospecting activities within Akure and surrounding areas.
• Generate qualified leads and convert prospects into paying clients.
• Present advertising proposals, negotiate business opportunities, and secure advertising contracts in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Follow up on leads, advertising enquiries, proposals, and pending business transactions.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to achieve assigned sales and revenue targets.
• Submit regular reports on marketing activities, client engagements, prospects, and completed transactions.
• Represent Glow 99.1 FM professionally and uphold the station’s corporate image.
• Ensure that all advertising payments are made directly into the station’s authorised company account.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of SSCE / OND qualification; higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must reside in Akure, Ondo State.
• Previous working experience in marketing, sales, advertising, business development, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify potential customers and convert leads into successful business transactions.
• Good understanding of the Akure business environment and local market opportunities.
• Strong customer relationship management and networking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and deliver measurable results.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, trustworthy, and results-oriented.
• Basic knowledge of radio advertising, digital marketing, and media promotions will be an added advantage.
• Ability to use smartphones, WhatsApp, email, and basic digital tools for marketing communication.