If you’re a creative strategist with a solid track record in digital sales and client solutions, the position of Senior Digital Sales Strategist at Pulse offers a chance to lead high-impact projects that influence how top brands engage Africa’s young, digital-savvy audience. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of media, innovation, and revenue growth.
Job Title: Senior Digital Sales Strategist
Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Closing Date: 19th August, 2025
About the Company
Pulse Picks is an innovative content-commerce platform that helps African consumers make better purchasing decisions through expert product reviews, multimedia content, and curated deals. Backed by Pulse’s broad digital footprint and storytelling strength, Pulse Picks merges commerce with content in a way that creates meaningful value for both consumers and businesses. The platform spans categories like beauty, lifestyle, technology, and fashion—offering authentic recommendations shaped by local market insights.
Job Description
- Identify business opportunities and develop strategies to pitch solutions.
- Establish high-level contacts and follow the defined sales process.
- Close deals to meet revenue targets.
- Manage client relationships and provide excellent service.
- Collaborate with project teams to achieve customer goals.
- Maintain client engagement to identify upsell and new business opportunities.
- Develop internal strategies to strengthen market presence.
- Ensure smooth communication and processes across teams, focusing on Account Management.
- Contribute to team learning and knowledge sharing within the Nigerian team and across Africa.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitive activity to innovate client solutions.
Requirements
- Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in Digital, Creative, Media, Marketing, SaaS, or Advertising industries.
- Creative thinker with a strong understanding of digital marketing.
- Proficient in digital marketing software like HubSpot.
- Knowledge of social media networks and media marketing methods.
- Excellent networking and key client relationship management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Zoho CRM is desirable.
- Portfolio of previous marketing projects.
Benefits
- Flexible Hybrid Work Model
- Health Insurance Cover
- Group life Insurance cover
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Annual Bonuses
- Telecommunication allowance
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
Tips to Successfully Land This Role
Make sure your CV and cover letter showcase specific experience in digital strategy and revenue generation. Emphasize past success in closing deals, working with marketing or creative teams, and pitching custom digital solutions. If you’ve previously worked in fast-paced environments, like media, tech, or advertising, highlight how you drove performance and adapted quickly to change.
Also, show that you understand today’s digital landscape. Mention any tools you’ve used, such as HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or digital analytics platforms, and give examples of marketing or content campaigns you've worked on. If you’ve managed clients across multiple channels, especially within Africa, be sure to include that.
Pulse is looking for someone who is both strategic and hands-on. Communicate your ability to manage accounts, upsell solutions, and work closely with internal teams to meet client goals. A results-driven mindset, combined with creativity and relationship skills, will position you as a strong contender for this role.
