Platform Specialist

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