Job Opportunity // Head of Telco Partnerships with Mdundo
Our member, Mdundo is looking looking for a Head of Telco Partnerships for Mdundo to build and maintain partnerships between Mdundo and VAS / Product functions within leading telcos across Africa.
This is a new role and your major tasks will include;
- Creating a network of prioritized telco partners across Africa.
- Develop and pitch a proposal to telco partners across Africa.
- Close and implement partnerships with telco partners across Africa.
Mdundo has a strong performing music platform across 15 African countries and we are looking for telco partners to create subscription packages for premium content on Mdundo allowing the telco’s subscribers to purchase premium content with airtime and mobile money. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of establishing similar partnerships with telecommunication companies in Africa.
About Mdundo:
Mdundo is one of Africa’s leading music services with 5,000,000 monthly users, 80,000 African musicians and 1.5m international songs available. Mdundo has a focus on 15 African countries and aims to grow to 18,000,000 users within the next two years. We offer millions of songs from Africa and abroad for free downloads and streaming directly from our website and android app including the Newest Releases, DJ Mixes, Playlists, Podcasts and Music News. Mdundo is a publicly listed company at Nasdaq First North in Copenhagen.
Mdundo’s main markets are Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana with an increasing focus on Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Rwanda, Cameroon, Congo, Malawi, South Africa and Namibia.
Mdundo values: Honesty, Passion, Creativity, Leadership, Learning
Responsibilities:
- Creating a network of potential telco partners across Africa.
- Develop and pitch a proposal to telco partners across Africa.
- Close and implement partnerships with telco partners across Africa.
- Reporting to the CEO.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in telecommunication companies working with VAS / Product teams.
- Proven track record of sales / establishing partnerships with senior B2B executives.
- Extensive network within the telecommunication industry especially in VAS / Product / Marketing teams.
- Passion for African music and the music industry.
Think you have what it takes? Get more details about the job and how you can apply here
