Manager - Gaming Group Digital at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Manager: Gaming will be responsible for driving MTN’s execution of Gaming in e-sports or tournaments, sports betting, and publisher partnerships to increase adoption and grow revenues across all OpCos. Initiate partnerships with leading industry partners with the aim of executing Go-to-market plans to ensure the right content, access platforms, pricing and promotions are in place to drive growth amongst MTN customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Development and Implementation

• Leverage MTN’s brand to drive first mover position in all Gaming & Spots areas in Sub Saharan Africa markets
• Identify and work with identified e-sports and tournament partners to drive a programme for MTN
• Develop a business case and plan of action for launching a Sport Betting offering for MTN
• Continuously scan the market for growth opportunities in the Gaming eco system.

Go-to-Market

• Develop with SM Gaming a roadmap that launches the key activities through a calendar agreed with e-sports, tournaments, sports betting and publisher partners.
• Lead the development and execution of a Go-to-market plan that leverages MTN’s assets (across the 4Ps) and detailed digital marketing promotions.

Product Management

• Implement a product offering roadmap with clear roll out plan for all OpCos
• Implement an engagement and usage programme for all agreed partnership initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Job Requirements 

Education:

• Minimum of 4 years tertiary qualification/ 4-year Marketing, Media or Business Management (or related) Degree
• Post Graduate Qualification/ Master’s in business administration/ relevant Master’s degree is advantageous
• Fluent in English and any language of a country preferable
• Sensitivity: MTN Internal

Experience:

• 3  - 5 years or more relevant work experience in Business Management & Product Roadmap execution in Gaming Company, or Gaming Division in a Telecommunications company.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in launching a Go-to-market plan for e-sports, Sports betting and tournaments
• Experience in working with Gaming companies, publishers, e-sports and tournament providers
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate a fast-paced team
• Understanding emerging markets is advantageous
• Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous
• Abreast of local and global best practices