JOB DETAILS:

Description

Next Media is hiring Brand Manager to drive end-to-end brand growth, campaign execution, and revenue support for client portfolios and internal Next Media brands. The role ensures brands are commercially viable, digitally competitive, audience-relevant, and performance-driven by integrating strategy, creative execution, digital analytics, and client servicing.

This position is critical in supporting NextCom’s transformation into a Digital-First Revenue Generating Agency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Growth

• Develop and implement brand strategies aligned with client and business objectives.
• Translate client briefs into clear brand positioning, campaign roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Identify opportunities to grow brand visibility, engagement, and market share.
• Monitor brand health and recommend optimization strategies.

Campaign Planning & Execution

• Lead planning and execution of integrated campaigns across:
• Digital platforms
• TV and radio
• Influencer marketing
• Events and activations
• Coordinate internal teams (creative, digital, production, commercial).
• Ensure timely delivery of campaigns within scope and budget.

Digital Brand Performance Management

• Monitor brand KPIs including:
• Reach
• Engagement
• Conversion metrics
• ROI
• Optimize campaigns using analytics insights.
• Implement digital growth strategies for client and internal brands.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as primary brand liaison between client and agency.
• Manage expectations, reporting, and communication.
• Identify upselling opportunities and growth areas.

Revenue Support & Commercialization

• Support commercial teams in proposal development.
• Identify new revenue streams for assigned brands.
• Ensure brand activities contribute to revenue targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Creative teams
• Digital marketing teams
• Production teams
• Commercial teams
• Ensure workflow efficiency and clear communication.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and consumer behavior.
• Recommend innovative brand activation approaches.
• Support digital transformation initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (Annual KPIs)

• Brand Growth & Performance – 25%
• Achieve ≥20% growth in brand reach and engagement.
• Deliver measurable improvements in brand awareness metrics.
• Maintain brand consistency across all channels.
• Campaign Execution Excellence – 20%
• ≥95% campaigns delivered on time.
• ≥90% client satisfaction scores.
• Zero major campaign delivery failures.
• Digital Performance Optimization – 15%
• Improve digital campaign ROI by ≥15%.
• Achieve performance benchmarks for engagement and conversions.
• Maintain accurate performance reporting.
• Revenue Contribution – 20%
• Support revenue growth targets for assigned brands.
• Identify at least 3 new monetization opportunities annually.
• Contribute to upselling initiatives.
• Client Relationship Management – 10%
• Maintain strong client retention rates.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting.
• Innovation & Process Improvement – 10%
• Implement at least 2 new brand growth initiatives annually.
• Contribute to improving internal brand management processes.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Digital Marketing are an added advantage.

Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in:
• Brand management
• Agency account management
• Digital marketing
• FMCG brand environment
• Proven experience managing integrated campaigns.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong digital marketing knowledge.
• Campaign performance analysis.
• Brand strategy development.
• Budget management.
• Proposal and reporting skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Key Success Factors in NextCom Context

The ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to:

• Operate in afast-paced agency environment
• Balancebrand creativity with commercial outcomes
• Drive digital growth and measurable results
• Collaborate across multi-platform media teams
• Translate brand strategy into revenue impact

Interested Candidates should submit applications and CVs  to people@nextmedia.co.ug