Senior Business Manager

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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.html

Note

:

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.