MARKETING & SALES MANAGER (MEDIA) AT ASCENT RESOURCES | MARKETING & SALES JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ascent Resources, an HR Consulting Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Marketing & Sales Manager to lead revenue generation, client acquisition, brand partnerships, and market expansion across our media platforms.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong media industry experience, an extensive client network, and a proven track record in advertising sales, sponsorship acquisition, and strategic business growth.
• The successful candidate will lead the sales and marketing function, drive audience and revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, and position the organization competitively within the media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Drive advertising sales, sponsorships, content partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with corporate organizations, agencies, brands, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, media agencies, sponsors, and strategic partners.
• Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, media pitches, and contract negotiations.
• Develop integrated marketing campaigns and cross-platform commercial solutions for clients.
• Monitor market trends, audience insights, competitor activities, and emerging media opportunities.
• Collaborate with editorial, programming, digital, production, and creative teams to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Represent the organization at industry events, networking engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
• Supervise and mentor the marketing and sales team to ensure high performance and target achievement.
• Prepare periodic sales forecasts, revenue reports, pipeline updates, and management presentations.
• Drive brand visibility, audience engagement, and market positioning initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Marketing, Mass Communication, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Marketing, Sales, or Business Development within the Media industry (Digital, TV, Radio, and Print).
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and securing major advertising and sponsorship deals.
• Strong understanding of media sales, audience analytics, advertising trends, and digital monetization strategies.
• Extensive network within media agencies, advertisers, corporate organizations, and key industry stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their detailed CV and a brief cover letter to: logisticjob18@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.