Business Manager

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  • Date posted

    22 December 2025

  • Closing date

    10 February 2026

  • Hiring location

    Uganda

  • Quantity

    1 person

Description

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Nation Media Group (NMG) is hiring a Business Manager to spearhead 360° advertising sales across Broadcast, Digital, and Print platforms, with a focus on boosting Broadcast and Digital revenues. The role involves leading and motivating a high-performing sales team, building strategic client relationships, and developing integrated advertising solutions to strengthen NMG’s market position and drive commercial growth.

Reports to:

GM Commercial

Department:

Advertising

Main Responsibilities:

Achieve advertising revenue targets across Broadcast, Digital, and Print, emphasizing growth in Broadcast and Digital platforms.

Develop and implement integrated sales strategies and campaigns to maximize cross-platform opportunities.

Lead, coach, and inspire Business Executives to meet and exceed 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, with a focus on Broadcast and Digital innovation.

Negotiate strategic partnerships and sponsorships to enhance revenue and brand equity.

Monitor sales performance, conduct reviews, and implement performance improvement strategies.

Manage debtors’ ledgers and ensure compliance with credit policies.

Foster a customer-centric culture to deliver high-quality client service.

Track market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to inform 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:

Relevant professional qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Media Management is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of progressive sales and business management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role in media, advertising, or a fast-paced commercial environment.

Proven track record in media advertising sales with cross-platform exposure.

Extensive knowledge of multi-media commercialization and cross-integration with partnerships.

Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach and motivate teams.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Deep understanding of the media advertising ecosystem, particularly Broadcast and Digital trends.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-evolving media landscape.

Proficiency in business reporting, forecasting, and digital tools/CRM systems.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Application Process:

If you are our ideal candidate, submit your application, detailed CV, and academic documents as one PDF document, including a daytime telephone number, quoting “Business Manager” in the subject line.

Apply by

24th October 2025

to the HR Manager, Monitor Publications Limited,

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50 days left to apply

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