Mwananchi Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Nation Media Group, and publishers of Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti newspapers and various online products are looking for motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – (1 Post)

Purpose

To manage generate print and digital revenue by maintaining relationships with current advertisers, identifying and breaking new business, developing strategic plans, negotiating schedules, and communicating results or problems to management. S/he will also collaborate with the sales team on print media plans and program opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify Key Digital Trends in the East African Market and develop thorough understanding of the product requirements
• Establish and grow relationships with decision makers / influencers within major clients and ad agencies
• Independently shape and drive all business development and sales related aspects of Habari Hub projects and take responsibility for their success

• Align business development strategy with the MCL digital strategy
• Identify business opportunities, design business development strategy and lead strategic deal making for internal projects.
• Actively identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, Create concepts in alliance with clients, Product and Editorial Teams
• Effect and resource efficient sales & outreach including the defining & tracking success metrics
• Ideate, pitch, and negotiate partnership deals and oversee customer success management
• Strategize for growth and maximum share of category spends on digital platform
• Provide actionable insights on ad performance using analytical tools to the sales team

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic: Basic University Degree in business related, ideally in a relevant subject like Digital Media.
• Experience : 3 years working experience

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.mcl.co.tz OR [email protected] by April 22, 2023

• All Applications should be in PDF format.
• Women are highly encourage to apply.
• MCL is an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.