Nation Media Group is hiring a dynamic Senior Business Manager to lead 360° advertising sales across Broadcast, Digital, and Print platforms, with a primary focus on driving growth in Broadcast and Digital revenues. The role involves leading, coaching, and motivating a high-performing sales team to achieve revenue targets, build strategic client relationships, and develop integrated advertising solutions to strengthen Nation Media Group’s market position and commercial growth.
Main 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.
Qualifications & Experience
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
Application Process
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.