Manager, Commercial & Revenue at News Central TV

At News central TV, we are boldly amplifying African voices and challenging dominant narratives through fearless reporting. We are on DSTV 422, GOTV 23, StarTimes 274, AVO 23.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Commercial & Revenue

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-channel sales strategies for TV, digital, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Drive brand positioning and commercial storytelling to enhance News Central TV’s appeal to advertisers, sponsors, and partners.
• Analyze market trends, audience insights, and competitive landscape to inform revenue strategies.
• Lead negotiations for advertising deals, brand partnerships, and commercial agreements.
• Work closely with the Director, Commercial & Communications, to align commercial goals with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and digital teams to create compelling commercial opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, sponsors, media buyers, and corporate partners.
• Represent News Central TV at industry events, client meetings, and networking forums.
• Develop and execute multi-channel sales strategies for TV, digital, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Drive brand positioning and commercial storytelling to enhance News Central TV’s appeal to advertisers, sponsors, and partners.
• Analyze market trends, audience insights, and competitive landscape to inform revenue strategies.
• Lead negotiations for advertising deals, brand partnerships, and commercial agreements.
• Work closely with the Director, Commercial & Communications, to align commercial goals with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and digital teams to create compelling commercial opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, sponsors, media buyers, and corporate partners.
• Represent News Central TV at industry events, client meetings, and networking forums.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in media sales, business development, or commercial leadership, preferably in broadcasting, digital media, or advertising.
• Proven track record in revenue generation, sales leadership, and hitting financial targets.
• Strong network of advertisers from government, media agencies, and corporate partners.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and drive high-performance teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in sales forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on commercial opportunities.
• Familiarity with media sales platforms, audience measurement tools, and digital advertising trends.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.