Senior Manager: Advertising at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Support the GM Digital services in executing the Mobile Advertising strategy within MTN Group and its footprint.
The Senior Manager: Advertising is responsible for driving effective implementation of Mobile Advertising strategic plans to deliver value to shareholders across the key advertising pillars

• Technology and Enablement
• Insights and analytics
• Go to Market
• Products and Pricing
• Sales
• Partners management

The Senior Manager is also responsible to contribute towards MTN’s overall strategic goals, to achieve profitable growth and to continuously improve the operations performance.
The Senior Manager: Advertising reports to the General Manager Digital Services supported by project manager, sales manager and data scientist.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree (Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related field)
• MBA or Masters (advantageous)

Experience:

• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years’ experience in telecommunications, digital marketing, digital product management, content management
• Knowledge and strong Experience in Digital Advertising Business
• Good B2B sales experience, Digital sales experience will be advantageous
• Hands on experience in managing and implementing digital products and initiatives
• Project Management experience will be advantageous
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem, players, business models and industry related best practices
• Understanding emerging markets advantageous
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate a fast-paced team
• Attitude of Innovation, inventiveness and thought leadership
• Abreast of global mind-set and best practice
• Willing and flexible to travel within Africa and Middle East
• English speaker. French, Portuguese, Zulu, Swahili, and other African languages a plus

Competencies
Functional Knowledge:

• Digital advertising
• Analytics and customer targeting techniques
• Sales funnel management
• Value Added Services
• Digital content, media and/or applications
• Advertising Product and Content Management
• Digital marketing
• Project & product management

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical
• Project Management