Media Sales Lead at Phillips Outsourcing Limited

Job Title: Media Sales Lead

Job Description

• The Sales Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a sales strategy that aligns with the organization’s growth objectives. 
• This role requires a strategic, data driven approach and a deep understanding of the African media landscape. 
• As the leader of our sales efforts, the Sales Lead will play a crucial role in driving ecommerce sales, partnerships, overseeing subscription growth, and positioning the organization’s products and services in the market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust sales strategy that aligns with the organization’s growth objectives, focusing on both digital and print subscriptions, advertising, e-commerce and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential new revenue streams.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with key decision-makers and clients across sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, content, and product development to create a cohesive approach to driving sales and increasing audience engagement.
• Monitor and report on sales performance metrics, using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize processes.
• Gather feedback and insights from customers to inform product development, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, social sciences or a related field
• 5+ years in a sales or business development role, ideally in the media, publishing, or digital subscription industry
• Proven experience in leading sales initiatives and working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and editorial teams
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs and handle multiple priorities.
• Passion for African journalism and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the African media landscape.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 20th April, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.