CDI - Commercial & Marketing Director CANAL+ Télécom Nigeria Ltd (F/M/X)

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About this role

Welcome to CANAL+ Group!
Series, films, documentaries, shows, sports… What drives us is creating the best content and an immersive experience for our millions of subscribers — guaranteed emotions and sensations! How about stepping behind the screen? You will surely find your place among our 7,600 passionate employees around the world!

It is also the leading French-speaking pay‑TV group in Africa. Growing steadily for several years, the Group continues its expansion through the opening of new subsidiaries, the signing of strategic distribution partnerships, and the diversification of its international activities (high‑speed Internet, DTT, OTT, SVOD).

🌍 CANAL+ Télécom Africa is a subsidiary of CANAL+ Group and a telecom operator acting in the provision of very high-speed internet access. It builds, operates and markets its own fibre-to-the-home network under the CANALBOX brand. C+TA launched its activities in 2017, and has since been operating in 10 countries (Gabon, Togo, Congo, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda) and 15 cities (Libreville, Port-Gentil, Lomé, Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville, Abidjan, Kigali, Rubavu, Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Kinshasa, Goma, Kampala, Cotonou, Ibadan).

As part of its expansion in Nigeria, with operations already launched in Ibadan and incoming activity in Lagos, CANAL+ Telecom Nigeria Ltd. is looking for a Commercial & Marketing Director

The Commercial & Marketing Director is responsible for defining, deploying, and steering Group Vivendi Africa’s (GVA) commercial and marketing strategy during launch and growth phases. The role focuses on building high-performing sales and marketing teams, developing robust distribution networks, driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and ensuring harmonized commercial processes

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial & Marketing Strategy

  • Define and execute GVA’s commercial and marketing strategy across English-speaking Africa in alignment with the Group’s master plan. 
  • Translate corporate strategy into actionable commercial and marketing roadmaps for subsidiaries in launch and operational phases. 
  • Propose continuous improvements to GVA’s commercial model based on market performance, customer insights, and competitive intelligence. 
  • Contribute to brand positioning and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Group Marketing. 

2. Recruitment, Training, and Team Leadership

  • Recruit, structure, and develop B2C and B2B commercial and marketing teams in line with GVA’s growth objectives. 
  • Build sales and marketing capabilities within subsidiaries, particularly during launch phases. 
  • Formalize commercial and marketing reference documentation, including front- and back office processes, tools, and sales methodologies. 
  • Design and deliver training programs for sales managers and teams on sales techniques, customer acquisition, and GVA’s operational and commercial procedures. 

3. Distribution Network & Channel Development

  • Design, establish, and scale multi-channel distribution and renewal networks. 
  • Develop and manage direct and indirect sales channels, including: Physical distribution networks, Digital and online channels, Mobile money and alternative payment platforms 
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships and commission structures with distributors and commercial partners. 
  • Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) to support commercial execution. 

4. Commercial Performance & Revenue Management

  • Define revenue targets, KPIs, and performance objectives for subsidiaries and commercial teams. 
  • Monitor commercial and marketing performance through dashboards, reporting tools, and regular performance reviews. 
  • Drive sales acceleration initiatives, sales animation programs, and pre-sales support. 
  • Chair commercial committees and lead business reviews and commercial seminars

5. Marketing Execution & Customer Insights

  • Contribute to marketing strategy development by providing structured customer and market feedback. 
  • Strengthening customer knowledge and segmentation to support targeted marketing campaigns. 
  • Collaborate with marketing teams on product launches, promotions, and customer acquisition initiatives. 
  • Identify opportunities for partnerships with integrators, business introducers, and ecosystem players to enhance market reach.

6. Processes, Quality, and Governance

  • Identify and formalize best practices in commercial and marketing operations
  • Harmonize commercial and marketing procedures to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance with Group standards. 
  • Audit commercial processes within subsidiaries and ensure corrective actions where required. 
  • Lead and support the deployment and adoption of GVA’s CRM tools ato improve sales effectiveness and customer relationship management. 

 

Profile

  • Strategic leadership in commercial and marketing management
  • Strong expertise in B2B and B2C sales models
  • Proven experience in multi-channel distribution and partnerships 
  • Data-driven decision-making and performance management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership 
  • Experience operating in multi-country, emerging market environments 

Company at a glance

Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ is now a global media and entertainment company. On 22 September 2025, CANAL+ confirmed it is in effective control of MultiChoice Group and beginning the integration process. MultiChoice is Africa’s leading entertainment platform, offering a wide range of products and services, including DStv, GOtv, M-Net, SuperSport, Irdeto, and KingMakers. Together, the new combined group has 40 million subscribers worldwide, operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 15,000 employees.

CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. It is home to STUDIOCANAL, a leading film and television studio with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetization; CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; and telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.

CANAL+ also has significant equity stakes in Viaplay (the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia), Viu (a leading OTT platform in Southern Asia), and UGC, a leading French cinema group.

Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryBroadcast Media Production and Distribution
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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