Latest Recruitment at Buffer Media

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Buffer Media is a mobile marketing & VAS enabler that connect top brands with millions of people in Africa, locating them via mobile interactions. We enable monetization of mobile content (games, app, videos, music, CRBT) in Nigeria, and help mobile subscribers locate amazing products, services & apps via mobile advertising. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: IT Intern Location: Lagos Job Type: Temporary Job Field: ICT / Computer Internships Job Description

• The Internship is for one year with the possibility of renewal based on performance, preferably a fresh graduate or Corp Member with basic knowledge and experience in Websites Maintenance, Server Administration, Content Layout Management, Vendor Management in the Online Market Domain.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of websites.
• Ensure the web servers, hardware and software are operating accurately.
• Generate and revise web pages.
• Study and analyse site traffic.
• Configure web servers such as Apache.
• Regulate and manage access rights of different users on website.
• Create and modify appearance and setting of site.
• Run the site to see if there are any parts that are challenging to use.
• Resolve links that don’t work and pictures that aren’t appearing properly.
• Modify files to small sizes so sites load faster.

Qualification

• BA/B.Sc/HND.

Experience

• 0 - 2 years.

Competencies:

• Databases: MySQL, MS SQL Server, MS Access
• Oracle Software: Adobe Premiere Pro cc, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Audition, After Effects, Media Encoder, Bridge, Final Cut Pro cc (Level 1 User Certified), Compressor, Avid Interplay (ipMAM), MediaGrid, Soundtrack Pro, Avid Media Composer
• Languages: ColdFusion, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript.

    Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Field: ICT / Marketing / VAS Job Descriptions

• If you live and breathe digital marketing, we want to talk to you. We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to develop, implement, track and optimize our digital marketing campaigns across all digital channels.
• You should have a strong grasp of current marketing tools and strategies and be able to lead integrated digital marketing campaigns from concept to execution. The Digital marketing manager will work with the marketing team, supporting teams (such as programmers), and vendors to launch campaigns on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
• Design, build and maintain our social media presence
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies
• Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests
• Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
• Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points
• Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnels
• Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
• Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate.

Requirements

• B.Sc/BA/HND qualification in Marketing or a related field with 3-5 years work experience
• Proven working experience in digital marketing
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Experience in optimizing landing pages and user funnels
• Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments
• Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
• Working knowledge of ad serving tools (e.g., DART, Atlas)
• Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement

    Job Title: Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern Location: Lagos Summary

• The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, including various social media sites.
• The candidate will be responsible for contributing to our website redesign projects, monitoring and posting on blogs and social networks, engaging in online forums, participating in online outreach and promotion, optimizing our website and conducting keyword analysis.
• Those looking to gain valuable online media experience with an established organization are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Digital Marketing Manager in implementing overall communications and marketing plan — focusing specifically on digital communications - to build awareness within the community, increase engagement, adoption and products sales.
• Work with Digital Marketing Manager to refine social media strategy and best practices
• Assist in managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant, and engaging
• Draft weekly e-newsletters to subscribers
• Prepare weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of campaigns
• Keep up to date and informed on new social media trends and adapt accordingly
• Ensure proper messaging is being executed online
• Identify leaders and influencers (internal/external) and engage them in brand activities
• Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment, and manage projects from beginning to end
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional ability to manage details
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be available for at least 30 hours a week
• A Bachelor's Degree (or currently enrolled student) in the Liberal Arts or equivalent work experience
• Understands and can utilize emerging platforms, digital media, and web/social media management and measurement tools (e.g. HootSuite, Google Analytics and Facebook Insights)
• Adobe Creative Suite experience (e.g. Photoshop) a plus
• Strong working knowledge of email marketing applications (e.g. Constant Contact)

    Job Title: Application Developer Location: Lagos Summary

• The Application Developer will be responsible for developing, testing, installing and monitoring software applications, in order to ensure that the software performance meets company and user’s requirements.
• This role is best suited to candidates with proven experience building production, commercial-quality web based solutions with technologies like JAVA, .NET and related technologies and also strong in depth SQL-Server development experience
• Applicants must be comfortable with advanced SQL syntax, SQL Server development, SQL and Oracle Databases. The candidate needs to be flexible and open to new ideas or change with the passion and drive to excel in their career. He must be self-directed, organized, and extremely attentive to details. Must have an understanding of agile methodology, iterative development processes, SDLC and have strong OOD and OOA skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining and implementing the source code that makes up the application or program. Also responsible for designing the prototype application, indicating program unit structure, and coordinating application plans with other members of the development team or customer.
• Responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and improving in-house software applications on a variety of platforms and systems.
• Maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.
• Demonstrable analytical skills with regard to specifying and detailing business processes and requirements.
• Delivery experience with .NET framework, including C#, ADO.NET, LINQ and ASP.NET.
• Working closely with other staff on the maintenance and performance of software systems and asking questions to obtain information, clarify details and implement information.
• Finding and fixing faults in applications.
• Solving application problems in a timely manner.
• Ensuring proper version control and documentation of development activity.
• Developing user guides and providing varying degrees of software support.
• Making sure that applications can be run on existing and new hardware.
• Creating applications tailored to business needs to run on platforms/hardware.
• Delivering technical presentations/demonstrations of work.
• Researching, identifying and recommending new applications that would improve company operations.
• Applying proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve software application issues through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of the company’ IT investments and initiatives.
• Reports - Generating the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports and presentations based on applications developed or improved on.
• Monitoring and managing databases for optimal performance.
• Recognize business needs of the organization and create new applications that answer those needs.

Experience and Qualifications Candidate should have:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc, B.A) in Computer Science, Computer or Electronic Engineering or similar disciplines.
• 2-4 years of application development experience.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
• 4 years delivery experience with Java and .NET technologies
• Extensive experience with Oracle database.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server (2005/2008/2012).
• Advanced knowledge and experience in HTML and DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
• Practical experience in Agile development methodologies
• Formulation, management and execution of data test strategies, plans and delivery commitments in concert with business and project management efforts.
• Strong familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Team Suite)

    Job Title: Accounts Executive Location: Lagos Job Field: ICT / Marketing / VAS Job Type: Full Time Job Description

• We are looking for a competent Account Executive to seek out business opportunities and manage customer relationships. You’ll be directly responsible for the preservation and expansion of our customer base.
• The ideal candidate will have talent in sales and experience in customer service. We expect you to be a reliable professional able to achieve balance between customer orientation and a results-driven approach.
• The goal is to find opportunities and turn them in long-term profitable relationships based on trust and mutual satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed business plans to facilitate the attainment of goals and quotas
• Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing a deal
• Unearth new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long term partnerships
• Present products to prospective clients
• Provide professional after-sales support to enhance the customers’ dedication
• Remain in frequent contact with the clients in your responsibility to understand their needs
• Respond to complaints and resolve issues aiming to customer contentment and the preservation of the company’s reputation
• Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Account Executive, or in other sales/customer service role
• Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of CRM software (eg. Salesforce) is a plus
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
• Organizational and time-management skills
• A business acumen
• Enthusiastic and passionate
• B.Sc, BA or HND in Business Administration, Sales or Marketing.
• Experience: 2 - 3 years

    Job Title: Sales & Partnership Manager Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Field: Sales Job Description

• The Sales and Partnership Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients and partners of the Company.
• Drive sales from all Corporate Accounts (across all verticals) and Mobile Network Operators (MNO) in Nigeria and other regions of Africa where the Company operates.
• Achieve set financial target from all accounts managed.

Role and Responsibilities New Business Development:

• Identify potential clients and the decision makers across all verticals within corporate sectors including FMCG, Financial Services, OEM, Media & Entertainment, Government, Aviation, Transportation, Telecommunications etc.
• Build, maintain and leveraging available network of contacts to generate new leads.
• Convert new leads to clients by identifying business needs, managing accounts, cold calling, prospecting, developing a thorough needs analysis and closing targeted opportunities in line with goals set.
• Have a full understanding of the Company’s products and services and generate demand by presenting them to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails.
• Achieve set financial targets from all accounts managed (MNOs and Corporate clients).
• Review and monitor competitor products and services, identifying shortfalls, advantages in comparison to the Company’s offerings thus;
• Recommend enhancements that will give the Company a clear competitive advantage.
• Drive new business by promoting the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators to prospective clients in comparison to competitors.
• Actively manage the sales process: leads, prospecting, qualifying, needs analysis, proposal, objections, closing & follow up.
• Develop sales growth strategies; tactics and action plans required to achieve all the key objectives (financial, operational and customer satisfaction).
• Prepare proposals relevant to the client’s needs, goals, roadmap and where applicable in response to request for proposals and quotes.
• Partake in contractual and financial negotiations, where required.

Client Relationship / Account Management:

• Establish and build relationships with clients on all levels; from officers to executives (CXOs/senior management/Board of Directors) to ensure the set financial targets are achieved and exceeded.
• Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts by up-selling and cross-selling.
• Ensure all new/existing services are approved, launched and appropriately campaigned on MNOs network.
• Ensure timely responses and coordinate resolution to all complaints, queries, requests, and suggestions from clients and partners as the Company’s main interface.

Business Development Planning:

• Actively monitor market trends through clients and by attending industry functions (association events, seminars, conferences) thus recommending new products, services and marketing channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Coordinate and, or represent the Company in promotional events and marketing activities.

Management and Reporting:

• Provide timely and accurate periodic reports including; revenue reports, sales pipeline, activity reports etc weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually to executive management.
• Carryout business development training and mentoring to subordinates and other internal staff.
• Ensure internal collaboration and communication with other functional teams to meet customer needs and operational efficiency within the Company.
• Perform other assigned duties as delegated by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in sales, marketing or account management within the VAS, Telecommunication or ICT industry.
• Qualification: BA/B.Sc/HND
• Completed NYSC
• Certificate Management Programs (e.g. Business Development) - optional
• Post Graduate degree, MA/MBA/MSc - optional

Preferred Skills:

• Sales Planning and Management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership Management
• Relationship Management
• Networking
• Persuasion and Closing Skills
• Public Speaking and presentation skills
• Research and Writing
• Use of CRM
• Use of Microsoft Office suite
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Resource Management
• Personal Characteristics
• A self-starter with high attention to detail
• Great teamwork and collaborative spirit
• Proven ability to make an impact internally and externally
• Analytical minded.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 15th November, 2018.   Note: This position is only for Lagos based residents.

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