Nation Media Group PLC is committed to empowering Africa through independent journalism set on key values that enable us to provide highly desirable and engaging content that fits into people’s world. The Group seeks to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to the position of Business Manager, Circulation in the Circulation & Distribution Department.
Reporting to the Head of Circulation & Distribution, the job holder will be responsible for executing sales and distribution strategies for assigned regions.
Key responsibilities
Achieving set budgets for circulation of all Group publications (print and e-paper) within the assigned region;
Growing current and additional market in order to achieve growth in market share and sales revenue at a minimum cost;
Evaluating distribution channels across the regions to ensure wider geographical coverage;
Analyzing on a daily basis feedback received on circulation trends, customer perceptions and the sale ability
of stories, competition analysis and report to the Head of Circulation & Distribution;
Managing motor vehicles and motor cycles productivity and operating costs;
Conducting trade call to ensure product availability, activating promotions and ensuring that our publications are visible;
Coordinating staff management by mentoring and coaching and giving the team motivation;
Conducting performance appraisal of the Market Development Partners;
Championing Compliance and debt Management;
Proper management of business partners (Distributors , vendors, subscribers and agents); and
Managing Returns through continuous evaluation and improvement of distribution channels across the regions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
Relevant professional qualifications in Sales & Marketing;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Eight (8) years of relevant experience three (3) years of which should be at supervisory level;
Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows;
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
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