Partnerships Manager - Telco - Global Business Solutions - Africa

TikTok; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Partnerships Manager in Johannesburg to build long-term client partnerships and drive revenue across SSA. This role requires experience in brand advertising and media sales, with a strong knowledge of South Africa’s economy. Applicants should excel in communication and strategy, with a proven track record in exceeding sales goals. The ideal candidate will creatively engage clients with tailored media solutions and sales presentations. Join this fast-paced environment at a pioneering company.

Qualifications

• Experience in brand advertising, media sales, and/or online advertising.
• Strong experience understanding South Africa’s economy.
• Expert knowledge of social media and digital marketing.
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure business opportunities across SSA.
• Drive revenue through partnerships with direct clients.
• Offer strategic media solutions to clients.
• Create compelling sales presentations using market data.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams for best practices.

Skills

Brand advertising

Media sales

Consultative selling

Strategic media solutions

Excellent communication

Job description

About the role

TikTok’s Partnerships Managers are responsible for building long-term partnerships with clients, to educate and inform them about commercial opportunities within TikTok. Our innovative advertising products are high-impact and engaging; we create a native experience for our users and develop deep connections with our brands. This role is directly responsible for segmenting the market, identifying prospects, building relationships and helping clients drive business results on TikTok through consultation, education, and support.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritise, and secure business opportunities across SSA
• Drive revenue for TikTok by seeking partnerships with direct clients
• Use a consultative approach by offering strategic media solutions to clients
• Create compelling sales propositions utilising internal and external data for respective regions
• Liaise with cross-functional teams on structuring and executing operational and strategic initiatives, develop and implement best practices for client interaction, sales, and services
• Create persuasive sales presentations using market trends and case studies
• Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service
• Update clients on TikTok products and developments and educate clients and agencies on best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in brand advertising, media sales, and/or online advertising
• Strong experience and understanding of South Africa’s economy
• Experience across the wider SSA market
• Expert knowledge of social media, mobile apps, and digital and mobile marketing
• Knowledge of performance media, auction, and biddable digital advertising buying
• Proven performance winning the support of key stakeholders
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker and strategist
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – a team player and collaborator
• Passion for TikTok marketing, and up for the challenge of building something from the bottom up