Business Services & Consulting • all cities, GA 11
Position at Ookla The Opportunity: We are looking to hire a Sales Director for our Southern & Eastern Africa Sub-Region who will play a pivotal role in executing Ookla's market development growth strategy across the region.This is a senior commercial role, ideal for a dynamic, highly driven professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, expanding revenue streams, and working at the intersection of sales, strategy, and technology.
In this role, you will lead the business development and account growth efforts across the region, identifying new opportunities while deepening engagement with existing clients.You will act as a key representative of Ookla in the region, developing meaningful relationships across the connectivity ecosystem, including telecom operators, ISPs, regulators, and strategic partners.You will be responsible for delivering business results through data-driven consultative selling, value articulation, and strong execution.
In parallel, you will support the company in creating sales enablement assets—such as case studies, pitch materials, and best practices—that showcase how Ookla's products empower clients to achieve their connectivity goals.
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About Ookla ® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest ®, Downdetector ®, RootMetrics ®, and Ekahau ®.Ookla's complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility.
We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products.When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech.Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology.Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.Our Benefits Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits.
We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging.DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is ZAR2,800,000 - ZAR4,000,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Position at Ookla The Opportunity: We are looking to hire a Sales Director for our Southern & Eastern Africa Sub-Region who will play a pivotal role in executing Ookla's market development growth strategy across the region.This is a senior commercial role, ideal for a dynamic, highly driven professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, expanding revenue streams, and working at the intersection of sales, strategy, and technology.
In this role, you will lead the business development and account growth efforts across the region, identifying new opportunities while deepening engagement with existing clients.You will act as a key representative of Ookla in the region, developing meaningful relationships across the connectivity ecosystem, including telecom operators, ISPs, regulators, and strategic partners.You will be responsible for delivering business results through data-driven consultative selling, value articulation, and strong execution.
In parallel, you will support the company in creating sales enablement assets—such as case studies, pitch materials, and best practices—that showcase how Ookla's products empower clients to achieve their connectivity goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
About Ookla ® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest ®, Downdetector ®, RootMetrics ®, and Ekahau ®.Ookla's complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility.
We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products.When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech.Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology.Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.Our Benefits Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits.
We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging.DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is ZAR2,800,000 - ZAR4,000,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
