Main Purpose:

To lead Go-to-Market and Business Development activities for MTN Digital Platform Services.

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Job Title: Platform Specialist- Business Development

Reports to: Manager – Digital Platforms

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

• To lead and manage activities to drive growth of MTN Advertising client base AND Revenue.
• To implement channels and activities to identify B2B prospects and leads for MTN Advertising services.
• To implement measures that accelerate conversion of Prospects and Leads into committed MTN advertising clients.
• To plan and execute Go-to-Market activities to awareness and client acquisition for MTN Advertising services.
• To build and nurture relationships with strategic B2B clients for MTN Ads and sales pipeline partners.
• To implement research & Insights on market trends, competition, industry landscape and customer needs as input to product development and enhancement
• To prepare appropriate client presentation, demonstrations, collateral for the different market segments, potential clients, existing clients, and sales partners.
• To manage client relationships and engagements towards repeat usage of services, customer satisfaction, upselling and cross selling of services.
• To support clients in optimizing campaign definition and ensure timely client onboarding, service delivery and resolution of client issues.
• To prepare weekly and monthly performance reports on revenue, sales, and client usage.
• To identify a network of appropriate channels for promoting and accessing MTN Advertising services.
• To identify, onboard and manage strategic content partners for ayoba

Education 

A degree in Marketing or a related field from an accredited University; a sales background will provide added advantage.

Work Experience            

• Atleast 2 years in a similar or related role in the Telco, Technology or Advertising Sectors

Attributes and Skills Necessary Skills:

• Ability to see both the “big picture” and on small project details
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player, Professional and collaborative with excellent English communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, multitask and prioritize

Behavior Attributes 

• Organized, enthusiastic and self-driven.
• Fast Learner
• Flexibility and stress resistance.
• Foster good relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders
• A view to always deliver  results
• Proactive
• Confident
• Responsible
• Eager to learn
•  Unquestionable professional and ethical standards and an ability to represent the company in highly confidential and sensitive matters;
• Ability to work unsupervised
• A team player
• Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with stress
• Customer centricity Flexible and adaptable – changing opinions / behaviour in the light of changing situations
• Operate with integrity (high ethics)
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to meet deadlines

 ABOUT US

We at MTN Uganda are a purpose and value-led organization!

At MTN Uganda, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Female Applicants are strongly encouraged to Apply!

Note: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.