Senior Business Manager
Kampala * Full-time
Nation Media Group (NMG)
Category: MANAGEMENT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Achieve Nation Media Group’s advertising budgets across Broadcast, Digital, and Print, with a focus on growing Broadcast and Digital platforms.
• Develop and implement integrated sales strategies, campaigns, and solutions to maximize cross-platform opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Business Executives to meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships, acting as a trusted advisor for multi-platform advertising solutions.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, emphasizing Broadcast and Digital innovation.
• Initiate and negotiate strategic partnerships and sponsorships to boost revenue and brand equity.
• Monitor sales performance, conduct regular reviews, and implement performance improvement strategies.
• Manage debtors’ ledgers and ensure compliance with credit policies to safeguard revenue.
• Promote a customer-centric culture, ensuring a high-quality client service experience.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy.
• Collaborate with Commercial Managers and cross-functional teams to execute business plans effectively.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Academic
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Media Management is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive sales and business management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role in a media, advertising, or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven track record in Broadcast and Digital advertising sales, with exposure to cross-platform selling (Print desirable).
• Extensive knowledge of multi-media commercialization and cross-integration with partnerships.
• Membership in a professional body in marketing, leadership, or related fields.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
• Skilled in project management.
• Skills & Competencies
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of the media advertising ecosystem, particularly Broadcast and Digital trends.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to adapt, innovate, and drive new business models in a fast-evolving media landscape.
• Proficiency in business reporting, forecasting, and use of digital tools/CRM systems.
• Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV, and academic documents as one PDF document, including a daytime telephone number, quoting the position title in the subject line. Applications should be sent by 17th October 2025 to the HR Manager – NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited via:
https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.htmlNote:
Nation Media Group Uganda is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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