Senior Client Partner, X (Twitter)

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 60 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global digital advertising company operating in over 130 markets worldwide. Through partnerships with nearly 60 major digital platforms, the company helps businesses expand their reach and maximize advertising opportunities. With a strong international presence and a dynamic, multicultural environment, they offer exciting career opportunities for professionals looking to grow in the digital advertising industry.

Our client is looking for a commercially driven Senior Client Partner to grow advertising revenue and develop strategic relationships with advertisers and media agencies in Nigeria.

In this role, you will represent X (formerly Twitter) and advise brands and agencies on how to achieve their marketing objectives through innovative digital advertising solutions.

This is a sales-first role, with approximately 80% of your focus dedicated to prospecting, developing new business, expanding client relationships, and delivering against revenue targets.

We're looking for a natural hunter who combines commercial ambition, resilience, and strong relationship-building skills with the ability to succeed in a highly competitive advertising market.

What You'll Do

• Drive new business development by proactively identifying opportunities, prospecting, cold calling, and building relationships with advertisers, agencies, and potential partners.
• Develop strategic client relationships, managing and growing existing accounts while identifying opportunities to increase advertising investment and generate revenue.
• Deliver consultative sales solutions, understanding clients' marketing objectives, presenting X's advertising capabilities, and developing strategies that help them achieve measurable results.
• Own commercial performance, taking accountability for quarterly and annual sales targets, pipeline development, revenue forecasting, and overall portfolio growth.
• Navigate complex sales conversations, addressing client objections, platform perceptions, and brand safety concerns with confidence, creativity, and resilience.
• Collaborate with internal teams and platform partners, delivering client presentations, product education, and strategic recommendations while maintaining accurate CRM records and sales administration.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in digital advertising, media sales, business development, or a related commercial role.
• A genuine hunter mentality, with demonstrated success in prospecting, cold calling, acquiring new clients, and developing revenue opportunities.
• A strong track record of sales performance, including ownership of revenue targets, pipeline generation, and measurable business results.
• Resilience, persistence, and commercial ambition, with the confidence to handle rejection and succeed in challenging sales environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence advertisers, agencies, and key decision-makers.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-discipline, with the ability to manage multiple sales opportunities, maintain accurate CRM records, and work independently.
• Professional fluency in English and a solid understanding of the Nigerian advertising and media landscape.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• An established network of advertisers, media agencies, or digital marketing decision-makers in Nigeria.
• Experience selling advertising solutions through digital platforms, media owners, publishers, or ad tech companies.
• Familiarity with X (formerly Twitter), including its advertising products and campaign capabilities.
• Experience working with paid media, social advertising, campaign analytics, or digital account management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• A competitive, target-driven mindset and a strong motivation to achieve commercial success.
• The ability to overcome challenging market perceptions and confidently communicate the value of advertising solutions.

What Success Looks Like

• New Business Growth: Consistently identify, develop, and convert new advertising opportunities into revenue.
• Revenue Performance: Deliver against quarterly and annual sales targets through proactive business development and account growth.
• Client Relationships: Establish and strengthen long-term partnerships with agencies, advertisers, and key decision-makers.
• Sales Pipeline: Maintain a healthy pipeline, accurate forecasts, and disciplined CRM management.
• Market Impact: Expand X's advertising presence in Nigeria by winning new advertisers and increasing investment from existing clients.

Why Join?

• Commercial Ownership: Take responsibility for developing new business, growing client relationships, and directly influencing revenue performance.
• Global Platform Exposure: Represent X, one of the world's most recognized social media platforms, and help advertisers maximize its advertising potential.
• Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in digital advertising, consultative selling, and strategic account development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside international teams and industry professionals in a dynamic, multicultural business.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

If you're a driven, resilient sales professional who loves winning new business and thrives in a competitive environment, we'd love to hear from you.