Job Vacancies at Mwananchi Communications Limited June 2026, Mwananchi Communications Limited is a subsidiary of Nation Media Group.
It is the leading print media company in Tanzania with print as well as online platforms. It was established in May 1999 as a Media Communication Limited and transformed to the advertising & Public Relations agency in year 2001 and was later acquired by Nation Media Group in the year 2002.
Through Newspapers, we deliver a literate and informed audience who are opinion leaders, early adopters, and heavy consumers of different brands and service Our print also delivers a mass market audience ranging from the young and upwardly mobile to the lower/ middle class who are mainstay of the Tanzania economy.
Our Digital platforms provide you with an urban and peri urban audience and allow you a window into the world.
It is the most effective way to reach anybody out there both local and international with an interest with the Tanzania and East Africa market.
1: Freelancer Business Executive RegionsÂ
Job Description
Industry: Print / Digital Media
Job Function: Sales / Business Development
Job Experience Level: Mid Level
Minimum Years of Experience: 2–3 Years
Minimum Academic Qualification: Bachelor Degree
Job Summary
To develop, maintain, and increase a solid and dependable client base, sell advertising space, and provide effective service to clients in order to maximize advertising sales volumes and achieve revenue targets.
Full Job Description
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with comparative (own and competitor) readership, circulation, advertising rates, and costs across all platforms, including Print, Digital, Events, and Electronic Media (e.g., E-paper).
Identify potential advertising clients, study their business models and customer base, and effectively communicate the value and benefits of advertising through Mwananchi Communications Ltd platforms, including Newspapers, Websites, Social Media, and Events.
Execute sales by obtaining clear client requirements, including advertisement size, placement dates, and pricing. Ensure all orders are confirmed through a signed authorization from the client representative.
Assist clients in developing advertising copy and coordinate with the Graphic Design team to ensure high-quality artwork and effective presentation.
Book client advertisements into the system, ensuring all required documentation is attached, including:
Signed order forms
Artwork
Client approvals
Obtain all necessary internal approvals to support advert bookings and ensure smooth processing and timely publication.
Prepare and submit daily call plans (itineraries) and sales activity reports through email or physical meetings.
Review sales plans and reports with the Classified Business Manager and escalate any challenges for timely resolution and support.
Follow up on payment collection for all completed sales and ensure clients settle outstanding invoices in accordance with company credit terms.
Share weekly collection reports detailing:
Amounts collected per client
Outstanding balances
Confirm collection status with the line manager or finance liaison.
Maintain accurate records of:
Client interactions
Sales pipeline status
Payment follow-ups
Ensure transparency and accountability in all sales and client-related transactions.
2: Market Development Executive Regions
Job Description
Industry: Print / Digital Media
Job Function: Sales / Business Development
Job Experience Level: Mid Level
Minimum Years of Experience: 2–3 Years
Minimum Academic Qualification: Bachelor
Job Summary
To increase copy sales and develop relationships with partners in the distribution channel and to ensure that you meet your set sales targets while maintaining an optimal return level.
Full Job Description
Promotes and coordinates the sale and distribution of newspapers in areas served by franchised wholesale distributors.
Surveys urban and suburban areas to determine newspaper sales potential using statistical tables.
Recommends new outlets and locations for:
Newsstands
Street sale racks
Schedules delivery and distribution of newspapers and regulates order sizes to maintain maximum sales with minimum return levels.
Opens new sales channels to improve copy sales supported by sales initiatives as push factors.
Evaluates distributor and vendor sales performance daily and assists them through:
Sales promotion programs
Training programs
Inspects routes to ensure prompt and regular delivery of newspapers to:
Distributors
Vendors
Homes
Offices
Distributes and explains circulation instructions and changes to distributors and vendors.
Investigates and resolves distributor and vendor complaints.
Investigates delinquent accounts and makes collections.
Ensures the visibility of MCL brands in respective markets.
Instructs vendors, drivers, and distributors on sales techniques to improve sales.
Lays out home and office delivery routes and organizes carrier crews.
Analyses sales statistics to assist management in circulation planning.
Reports on:
Sales performance
Activities of competitors
Reader feedback
Writes promotional bulletins to notify dealers and carriers of:
Special sales promotions
Special offers
Arranges for the sale of newspapers at special events.
Arranges the sale of special issues and editions in the event of important news breaks and major events.
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