- Company: Phillips Outsourcing Limited
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: N800,000 gross monthly + uncapped performance-based commission
- Deadline: 9 November 2026
About the role
Phillips Outsourcing Limited is seeking an Advertising & Sponsorships Lead to join their team in Lagos. With over 16 years of experience in the outsourcing sector, the company manages resources for major clients across Nigeria and is expanding into other African nations. This full-time position focuses on driving revenue through advertising and sponsorship sales within the Media & Publishing industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire advertising and sponsorship sales pipeline, from prospecting to closing and payment collection.
- Identify and approach potential advertisers, sponsors, and corporate decision-makers.
- Sell advertising space across print and digital platforms.
- Create and sell sponsorship packages for newsletters, podcasts, and special editorial projects.
- Build long-term relationships with brands and agencies for repeat business.
- Prepare tailored proposals, media plans, and commercial packages for clients.
- Lead pitches and negotiations to secure signed agreements.
- Maintain an organized sales pipeline with clear deal values and closing dates.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure timely invoicing and payment collection.
- Work with internal teams to gather materials needed for campaign delivery.
- Manage client relationships through delivery and identify opportunities for renewals.
- Report on pipeline status, revenue, and performance against targets.
- Help refine rate cards and sponsorship packages based on market demand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field (graduate degrees are strongly encouraged).
- At least 5 years of experience in advertising sales, media sales, sponsorships, or business development.
- 2–3 years of sales leadership experience is preferred.
- Proven track record of generating revenue and closing commercial deals.
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian corporate, advertising, and media landscape.
- Experience selling to brands, agencies, or corporate decision-makers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational discipline to manage an active pipeline.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial functions.
- Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Apollo) and a passion for journalism.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online. The application deadline is 9th November, 2026.
