Job Overview
Commercial Information Agency Plc. is a parent company to Independent News & Media Plc, a publisher of the English business weekly Fortune. It is a due diligence firm created to provide customers with well researched and investigated commercial information. It is also involved in marketing, distribution and advertising business, having an exclusive agency right to all advertising and subscription operations of the newspaper.
At Fortune, work is part of life and life is part of work. We take pride in upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, ensuring that our reporting is fair, unbiased, and free from external influences.
Key Details
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Closing Date: Feb 28, 2026
Job Requirements & Description
Position: Sales Agent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in sales or a similar role is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- A self-starter with a proactive approach to achieving goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new sales leads and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs and industry trends.
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
- Meet and exceed sales targets.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective sales strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities.
- Provide feedback to management on market trends and customer needs.
Position: Reporters
Requirements:
- A strong passion for journalism and a commitment to pursuing it as a career.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Fluent command of the English language.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking.
Successful applicants are expected to:
- Attentively listen, understand and write investigative articles, feature stories and analytical pieces.
- Understand the economic and business landscape.
- Produce five originally sourced news stories a week.
- Operate under strict deadlines.
- Communicate promptly with editors and be open to feedback.
How to Apply
Interested applicants meeting the criteria can apply through the Fortune Career Website (https://careers.addisfortune.info/vacancy/fortune)
You may contact the HR department at 011-416-3020 for additional information.
or
Submit applications in person at Independent News & Media Plc. on Tegene Bldg, 7th Floor (Beqlo Bet area Sierra Leone St. next to former Global Hotel). Link
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews. Female applicants are highly encouraged.