Dstv Digital Media Head East Africa vacancy

Dstv Digital Media Head East Africa vacancy

This role based in Kenya looks after teams which focus on the following products in Kenya and the East Africa:

• DStv Box office
• DStv Catch-up
• DStv Mobile streaming and VOD products
• DStv and GOtv broadcast mobile TV
• MultiChoice group Portals

The team that reports to the regional head comprises of:

• Web Editors
• Product specialists
• Sales teams
• East Africa in-country DDM representatives

Function:
The Regional Head’s functions include-

• Identify business opportunities that align with the DDM strategy
• Commission market research required
• Prepare business plans
• Implement business strategy for the region
• Formulate and implement the marketing strategy
• Manage annual budget and forecast exercises for DDM in the region
• Monitor the financial and performance targets of the division in the region
• Maintain relationships between shareholders, MultiChoice stakeholders, Business Partners, Mobile Operators…
• Implementation of Business Process around DDM products and services
• Draft and negotiate agreements
• Prepare management reports
• Liaise with suppliers and customers
• Manage Service Level Agreements with MultiChoice (internal) and external customers and suppliers.
• Manage DDM staff
• Ad hoc projects
• Customer Service Excellence Focus

Requirements

Competencies:

• Strong leadership of a team of technical and functional experts
• Big picture thinking and a willingness to get involved
• Someone who is well organised and has a proven track record in end to end product development and maintenance
• A thorough understanding of the workings of digital media
• Attention to detail is vital
• Performance driven
• Goal oriented
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, quickly and accurately
• Quite a lot to get a handle on, but if they form a part of your personality, it’ll be a breeze!

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Degree
• 3 – 5 years Management experience

If you’re still with us and you know you’ve got what it takes to take on this role, contact us immediately.

The closing date for all applications is 31 January 2014 – pretty soon, so get cracking!

Are you interested in this dynamic and challenging position? Please send your CV to Bulelwa.mtati@dstvdm.com.

Please state clearly which position you’re applying for to avoid confusion.

Please note:

• Should you wish you submit a CV, please make sure that you keep the original
• If you have not received any feedback by 5 February 2014, consider your application unsuccessful