Checked by NextRoleHub · Posted 20 Oct 2026
Country Operations Manager is a senior role in Kampala that Litarm Consults is recruiting for on behalf of a client in the media space. The manager will run the in-country business end to end, leading sales, business development, operations and finance and owning the country’s sales and profitability targets. That means closing deals with clients and landlords and keeping campaigns, suppliers and budgets on track. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, marketing, finance or a related field, at least seven years of relevant experience, proven senior leadership in country operations, commercial management or business development, and experience leading teams across sales, operations and finance. Experience in out-of-home advertising, media, property, FMCG or telecoms is an added advantage, as is a postgraduate qualification. A top pick among management jobs in Uganda and media jobs in Uganda. Email your CV by Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Job Overview
- Job TitleCountry Operations Manager
- EmployerMedia company (client of Litarm Consults)
- RecruiterLitarm Consults Ltd
- LocationKampala, Uganda
- Job TypeFull Time
- Experience7+ years
- DeadlineSaturday, 24 October 2026
About The Company
Litarm Consults Ltd is a Kampala-based HR consulting firm, founded in 2021, offering recruitment, managed manpower, training and HR advisory to employers across Uganda and East Africa. It is based at Mirage Complex, Port Bell Road.
The hiring client operates in the media space; its name has not been disclosed.
About The Country Operations Manager Role
The Country Operations Manager runs the in-country business end to end, leading Sales, Business Development, Operations and Finance and owning the country’s sales and profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Lead sales and business development for the country.
- Own the country’s sales and profitability targets.
- Close deals and build lasting relationships with clients and landlords.
Operations and Finance
- Lead operations and finance functions.
- Keep campaigns, suppliers and budgets running smoothly.
- Manage cross-functional teams across sales, operations and finance.
Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Marketing, Finance or a related field.
- A professional or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven senior leadership in country operations, commercial management or business development.
- Experience managing teams across Sales, Operations and Finance.
- Out-of-home advertising, media, property, FMCG or telecoms experience is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- P&L ownership: Sales and profitability.
- Deal making: Clients and landlords.
- Budget control: Campaigns and suppliers.
- Operations management: Running a market.
Soft Skills
- Leadership: Cross-functional teams.
- Negotiation: Lasting deals.
- Numbers focus: Owning targets.
- Hands-on style: Getting things done.
Benefits
Salary and benefits are not stated in the advert.
Why Apply
- Run a whole country business.
- Media and advertising sector.
- Senior leadership role.
- Kampala-based.
- Strong move among business development jobs in Uganda.
How To Apply
Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Country Operations Manager – [Your Name]” by Saturday, 24 October 2026. Never pay anyone to be shortlisted. See more management jobs in Uganda and jobs in Kampala.
Application Tips
- Use the exact subject line format.
- Quote revenue and margin you’ve owned.
- Show landlord or site negotiations if you have them.
- Highlight multi-function team leadership.
- Apply before 24 October.
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