Head of Media Sales
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Tentz is hiring a Head of Media Sales in Lagos to generate advertising revenue through agencies and direct brand relationships. The full-time role requires 5 years of experience and a degree, with working hours of 8 to 5. The advertised package is NGN 600,000–900,000 plus commission.
- 5 years of experience and a degree are required; the role is classified as senior level.
- Working hours are 8 to 5, with a full-time work type.
- Advertised salary: NGN 600,000–900,000 plus commission.
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Tentz is hiring a Head of Media Sales in Lagos to generate advertising revenue through agencies and direct brand relationships. The full-time role requires 5 years of experience and a degree, with working hours of 8 to 5. The advertised package is NGN 600,000–900,000 plus commission.
- 5 years of experience and a degree are required; the role is classified as senior level.
- Working hours are 8 to 5, with a full-time work type.
- Advertised salary: NGN 600,000–900,000 plus commission.
- Uses existing agency and brand relationships to drive immediate advertising revenue.
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Head of Media Sales
Tentz
Sales
Today
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Lagos
Full Time
Advertising, Media & Communications
NGN
600,000 - 900,000
Plus Commission
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Job summary
We are hiring a Head of Media Sales with an established network of Nigerian advertisers, media agencies and brand decision-makers. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of closing advertising deals and can leverage existing relationships to generate revenue immediately. Competitive salary + uncapped commission.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Accountabilities
- Immediate Revenue Generation:
- Leverage existing relationships with brands and media buying agencies to secure advertising campaigns.
- Identify and access existing advertising budgets that can be allocated to our digital video inventory.
- Drive new advertising bookings and meet aggressive monthly and quarterly gross revenue targets.
- Prioritize opportunities with short sales cycles and immediate revenue potential.
- Establish a consistent pipeline of new and repeat advertising business.
- Agency Relationship Management:
- Activate existing relationships with leading Nigerian media planning and buying agencies.
- Secure Tentz’s inclusion in agency media plans, advertising proposals and media buying considerations.
- Develop commercial relationships with agency directors, media planners, investment leads and digital media buyers.
- Pursue recurring agency billings and long-term media buying relationships.
- Target leading agencies including MediaReach OMD, PHD Nigeria, Starcom, Algorithm Media, Dentsu and other relevant agencies.
- Direct Brand Acquisition:
- Pitch directly to Brand Managers, Heads of Marketing, Marketing Directors and CMOs.
- Acquire advertising commitments from brands across FMCG, Fintech, Banking, Telecommunications, Alcoholic Beverages, E-commerce and other high-spend categories.
- Develop direct relationships with advertisers seeking access to African entertainment audiences.
- Secure brand sponsorships, campaign partnerships, branded content opportunities and recurring advertising commitments.
- Commercial Packaging and Sales:
- Package advertising inventory into compelling commercial offerings.
- Develop commercial proposals, media plans, pitch decks, and customized advertising.
- Work with leadership to develop competitive rate cards, pricing structures, and advertising packages.
- Deal Execution and Revenue Collection:
- Own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching through negotiation, contracting, billing and payment collection.
- Ensure advertising commitments translate into signed agreements and actual cash collections.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat bookings and account expansion.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful campaign delivery and advertiser satisfaction.
- Commercial Intelligence and Reporting:
- Maintain a structured sales pipeline and provide weekly commercial performance reports.
- Track booked revenue, collected revenue, outstanding invoices, pipeline value, and conversion rates.
- Monitor competitor pricing, agency buying trends and advertising market developments.
- Provide recommendations on inventory pricing, packaging and commercial strategy.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant advertising, digital media, or media sales experience within the Nigerian market.
- An active and demonstrable network of media buying agencies, media planners, brand managers and marketing decision-makers in Nigeria.
- Existing relationships that can be activated immediately to generate commercial opportunities for Tentz.
- Ability to secure introductory meetings and commercial conversations without relying on company-generated leads.
- Documented evidence of personally closing significant advertising deals and consistently achieving revenue targets.
- Demonstrable experience converting existing commercial relationships into paid advertising campaigns.
- A track record of managing high-value accounts and securing repeat advertising business.
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s advertising ecosystem, including media planning, media buying, agency commission structures, CPMs, impressions, reach, and digital campaign measurement.
- Experience selling digital advertising, online video, streaming, television, branded content or comparable media inventory.
- Familiarity with ARCON regulations and advertising compliance requirements
- Exceptional pitching, presentation and negotiation abilities.
- Strong commercial judgment and an understanding of advertising margins, pricing, prepayment structures and credit management.
- Ability to independently prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and close deals.
- Strong communication, relationship management and account development skills.
- Personal Attributes:
- Highly driven, commercially aggressive and results-oriented.
- A natural relationship builder and confident negotiator.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Self-directed, resourceful and accountable for measurable outcomes.
- Motivated by performance-based compensation and uncapped earning potential.
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive fixed monthly salary.
- Uncapped commission tied directly to advertising revenue collected.
- Additional performance-based quarterly bonuses for exceeding agreed revenue targets.
- Commission structures and revenue targets will be agreed upon during the recruitment process
- Who Should Apply:
- This opportunity is best suited to an established advertising sales professional who already has strong commercial relationships across Nigeria’s advertising ecosystem.
- You should be someone who can confidently identify five to ten existing brand or agency relationships, activate those relationships immediately, and convert them into advertising business.
- If you have spent years building relationships with advertisers and media buying agencies, and you know how to turn those relationships into revenue, we want to hear from you.
- This is an opportunity to take an early leadership position in the commercial growth of an emerging African entertainment and digital advertising platform.
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