Nation Media Group is the largest independent media
house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and
digital media.
It attracts and serves
unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to
recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to the position of
Advertising Manager for KFM radio and The East African (TEA) under Nation
Holdings Rwanda Limited.
Advertising Manager - Rwanda
Reporting to Country Manager in Rwanda, the Advertising Manager will be responsible for optimizing radio and print profitability and commercial revenue objectives.
We invite applications from
qualified professionals with proven track records and attributes to excel in a
complex and highly competitive multi-media commercial environment.
Overall responsibility will be to formulate and coordinate advertising plans and implement them to ensure the achievement of the revenue objectives by providing advertising solutions to our customers.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:
- Plans and
coordinates advertising sales strategies, while keeping in mind the brand
profiles and products;
- Grows
revenue market shares across the sectors for all brands and products;
- Negotiates
annual advertising contracts with representatives of major advertising
clients and companies;
- Builds
relationships and facilitates client engagements;
- Manages the
performance of team members;
- Develops
innovative ideas for existing and new products in close liaison with the
Country Manager and the Commercial Manager-TEA;
- Develops and
orients the team to ensure brands, products, properties’ understanding;
- Provides
regular reports as required on sales performance, market intelligence and
trends;
- Reviews debt
status of the client’s accounts to determine credit worthiness and to
recommend way forward;
- Reviews the
pricing structure ¡n liaison with the Country Manager and recommends
appropriate changes.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Graduate in
a business related degree.
- At least 3
years, experience in a commercial environment, sales & marketing
preferably in a media setting;
- Strong
customer service orientation, negotiations and interpersonal skills;
- Proven
record in managing profit targets in a commercially-oriented environment
and experience in leading change management initiatives;
- Understanding
of the dynamics and complexity of print and broadcasting media
advertising;
- Demonstrable
ability to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in
an organization embracing change.
This position is open to preferably Rwanda Citizens. Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and
detailed CVs online to:http://careers.nationmedia.com before 22nd June 2012.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.
