Current recruitment in Nigeria at Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Ltd

Current recruitment in Nigeria, February 2012
Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Ltd is a leading multi-disciplinary marketing communications agency, providing innovative business solutions to an interesting mix of impressive clients, across diverse industries.
As a result of business expansion, vacancies now exist for various job functions. Apart from a deep sense of passion & enthusiasm, prospective candidates MUST possess.a Degree in relevant fields and not more than 35 years of age.
 A minimum of 3 years work experience in the marketing communications industry and a provable sound track record. a APCON membership and/or relevant professional certifications.

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNT MANAGERS, BUSINESS SERVICE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
REF NO: ACM02VZ
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a key member of the client services team the Account Executive/Manager will;
Liaise closely with key Clients supporting top accounts by asserting expert insight into all things advertising and marketing.
Provide support to clients relating to advertising campaigns;
Manage account planning. business acquisition and strategic advertising activities;
Coordinate pitches alongside other agency staff to win new businesses.
Establish close working relationships with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery on briefs.
Have close involvement in the creative and design process.
Have a lot of enthusiasm and passion that distinguisl1es him/her as a practitioner. 

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY MANAGER, IDEAS ARCHITECTURE (COPYWRITING) 
REF IAR04VI
Person must possess a 2:1 Bachelors degree in English, Moss Communication or relevant fields. The Idea Architect will:
Work Closely with the art director to architects and implement the overall look and feel of the outbound consumer communications materials. Develop unique concepts and write all copy to support consumer communication efforts.
Working on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines.
 Casting talents for TV and radio work and listening to voice tapes to monitor campaigns.
Writing clear, persuasive and original copy that sells. Proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar. Amending, revising or redeveloping adverts Of campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director. Account management team or clients.
Overseeing campaigns through the production stage to completion.


 JOB TITLE: ACCOUNT DIRECTORS, BUSINESS SERVICE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT 
REF ACD03VZ
Person must possess a 2: 1 Bachelors degree and at least 5 years industry experience In management capacity. As the lead of the client services team. the Account Director will;
Be responsible for managing Account Managers and Executives:
Lead the team to create and develop opportunities to grow business with existing clients through excellent clients knowledge and relationships;
Lead, motivate and oversee the activities a sales focused account handling team

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC INSIGHTS (EXPATRIATES WELCOME) -REF IDS06VZ
Person must possess a 2: 1 Bachelor's degree in Statistics. Mathematics or relevant disciplines with relevant professional certification. Sample of jobs is required. He/She will:
Design and plan market insight studies to meet the
objectives of
(i) strengthening core brand values.
(ii) optimizing innovation opportunities and (m) developing new segment opportunities
•Manage and carry out research duties including a blend of primary research (concept testing. message evaluation, target interviews) and secondary research (trend tracking, secondary report mining, sales presentation input and development. syndicated data reviews).
Provide a continuous, informative and insightful stream of relevant knowledge and insights about consumers, customers. competitors and marketplace dynamics complete with recommendations. 

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNT MANAGERS, BUSINESS SERVICE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT 
REF NO: ACM01VZ
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a key member of the client services team the Account Executive/Manager will;
Liaise closely with key Clients supporting top accounts by asserting expert insight into all things advertising and marketing.
Coordinate pitches alongside other agency staff to win new businesses.
Have a lot of enthusiasm and passion that distinguisl1es him/her as a practitioner.
Provide support to clients relating to advertising campaigns;
Establish close working relationships with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery on briefs.
Have close involvement in the creative and design process.
Manage account planning. business acquisition and strategic advertising activities;

Remuneration is attractive, but emphasis is more on reword and retention.

 How to apply
Send resume (in Word format) with a covering letter and within two weeks of this publication to; [email protected]
Please quote the job reference in the subject bar.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.