MTN Uganda is looking for a General Manager to lead its Growth and New Business function in Kampala. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for finding new revenue opportunities and turning promising ideas into fully running business lines at one of Uganda’s leading telecom operators.
Key Responsibilities
- Scout and assess new revenue opportunities through market research, customer analysis and trend tracking.
- Build business cases, growth strategies, business models and roadmaps for new revenue lines.
- Work with internal teams and strategic partners to check feasibility, cost and impact.
- Grow and stabilise existing revenue lines across Home, Digital, EBU and other functions, including sales, marketing, customer acquisition and retention, and channel optimisation.
- Provide hands-on support while new initiatives launch, then hand mature projects over as independent business units.
- Set performance frameworks, KPIs and reports, and take corrective action where results fall short.
- Identify growth-related risks, plan mitigation and keep regulatory and ethical compliance in place.
- Lead the Growth and Incubation vertical, including partnerships and business development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Administration, Development, Marketing, Finance or a related field; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in product management, business development or innovation roles.
- Strong grasp of business development, sales and client relations practices.
- Ability to build and execute a growth strategy and lead a team.
- Good understanding of telecom market trends, emerging technology and disruptive business models.
- Practical knowledge of financial statements, fundraising and financial modelling.
- Project management skills and the ability to deliver on time and within budget.
- Data analysis skills and experience working across diverse cultures and regions; Pan-African experience is an advantage.
How to Apply
Apply through the employer’s official page: https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/7917/?location=Uganda&locationId=300000000275327&locationLevel=country&mode=location.