Job Listing: Next Media
Organization: Next Media
Job Title: Head of Digital Sales
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12/07/2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Description: Next Media is seeking a dynamic Head of Digital Sales to lead the development and execution of strategies aimed at selling all Next Media digital assets. This role will be pivotal in achieving digital sales targets and contributing significantly to Next Media’s overall revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Asset Sales: Develop and implement strategies to sell all Next Media digital assets, including websites, social media platforms, big tech services, Afromobile, and media buying on top websites in Uganda.
- Revenue Generation: Meet and exceed digital sales targets to drive revenue growth for Next Media.
- Client Acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities with potential clients interested in digital advertising and marketing services.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their digital advertising needs are met and exceeded.
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in digital advertising.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with marketing, content creation, and digital production teams to ensure seamless execution of digital campaigns.
- Proposal Development: Create compelling and customized digital advertising proposals based on client needs and industry trends.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital sales initiatives.
- Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations with clients and close deals that align with Next Media’s digital sales objectives.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on digital sales performance, market insights, and recommendations for improvement.
- Training and Development: Stay updated on industry best practices and technologies. Provide training and development opportunities for the digital sales team.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in sales and revenue generation within a business environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of organizational structure, budgeting, and administrative operations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent Next Media externally.
- Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
- Innovative mindset to propose solutions that increase revenue.
- Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should apply via the Next Media Careers Page. Please submit your application before the deadline on 12th July 2024.
About Next Media: Next Media is a leading multimedia company in Uganda, dedicated to becoming the most relevant media entity in Africa. From television stations to web products, an online news portal, a radio station, and a media production agency, Next Media continues to expand its footprint and impact in the media industry.
Industry: Media
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About Next Media: Next Media is a pioneering multimedia company in Uganda, striving to be the most impactful media entity across Africa. With a range of television stations, online platforms, a radio station, and a production agency, Next Media is at the forefront of innovation in the media landscape.
