Head of Digital Sales

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Company Details
Industry: Media Production
Description: The Nation Media Group (NMG) founded by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1959 has become the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa. It has been quoted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange since the early 1970s. As the leading multi-media house in the East African region, it has print as well as electronic media and the Internet which attracts a regular readership quite unparalleled in the region.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

 

Digital Strategy Execution: Developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that integrates digital sales and subscription models, leveraging SEO, paid ads, social media, and subscription platforms to maximize reach and conversions. Lead new digital innovations that will provide value to all stakeholders. 

 

Revenue Growth: Achieving or exceeding revenue targets for digital sales and subscriptions by optimizing pricing models, upselling, and cross-selling strategies across online channels. 

 

Customer Acquisition and Retention: Driving subscriber acquisition through targeted campaigns and improving retention by enhancing user experience, reducing churn, and implementing loyalty programs tailored to subscription models. Initiate strategic collaborations that will grow readership of all digital products. 

 

Performance Analytics and Reporting: Delivering actionable insights through detailed reporting on key metrics, including subscriber growth, churn rates, lifetime value, conversion rates, and ROI, to refine strategies. Collaboration with Marketing Department: Partnering closely with Marketing to align digital sales and subscription campaigns with brand messaging, co-developing targeted content, and leveraging marketing channels (e.g. email, social, and influencer campaigns) to drive conversions and subscriber growth. Team Leadership: Building and leading a high-performing digital sales and subscriptions team by fostering collaboration, providing coaching, setting clear goals, and ensuring skill development to drive both sales and subscription outcomes.

 

Qualifications Experience & skills:

 

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Media Studies, or a related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage.

 

Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in digital media sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

 

Proven track record of achieving and exceeding digital sales targets.

 

Strong network within the advertising, digital marketing, and agency ecosystems.

 

In-depth knowledge of digital ad formats, programmatic ecosystems, DSPs, and ad serving technologies.

 

Proficiency in tools such as Google Ad Manager, Facebook Ads Manager, and analytics platforms.

 

Key Competencies:

 

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

 

Strong leadership and team management skills

 

Excellent client relationship and negotiation abilities

 

Deep knowledge of digital media buying and ad operations

 

Analytical and data-driven approach

 

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

 

Performance Indicators:

 

Digital revenue growth (monthly/quarterly)

 

Client acquisition and retention metrics

 

Campaign delivery and effectiveness

 

Sales pipeline development

 

Innovation in digital monetization strategies

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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