Client Partner - Digital Advertising Sales, Kenya

About the role

Aleph, a digital advertising agency representing major platforms such as TikTok, Amazon and Google, is expanding its team in Nairobi and is looking for a Client Partner. This is a digital advertising sales role focused on new business development, consultative selling and building relationships with performance agencies and key merchants. You will work across several advertising platforms in an international, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Drive new business by prospecting, networking and building your own pipeline.
• Advise and build relationships with decision-makers at performance agencies and key merchants, helping them get the most from multiple advertising platforms.
• Lead client pitches and sales conversations.
• Take ownership of sales forecasts, KPIs and reporting.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, proactively solving challenges and ensuring long-term success.
• Collaborate with Sales Directors, Marketing and cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Help shape and execute the local go-to-market strategy in Kenya.

Required profile

• Around 3 years of experience in digital advertising or media sales; an agency, platform or direct sales background is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan digital advertising ecosystem with good local connections.
• Comfort managing your own sales process and working independently to hit targets.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Swahili is an advantage.

What we offer

• Impact: real visibility, ownership of your pipeline and a say in the local go-to-market strategy.
• Growth: learning from global experts and taking part in world-class workshops.
• Team culture: a supportive, international and inclusive team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Flexibility: a hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.