Latest Vacancies at Capricorn Digital Limited, 8th August, 2018

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Capricorn Digital Limited (CDL) is a digital solutions and distribution company that supports the growth of agents, merchants, entrepreneurs and/or small and medium sized businesses, while at the same time empowering them economically and financially, through the efficient and effective distribution of digital products and services across Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Sales Manager (Inventory Management Solution) Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Sales Manager (Inventory Management) will be responsible for the sales of company Inventory management solutions to large organisations and SMEs by developing and implementing product sales strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, train, control and grow a nationwide distribution network of Inventory Management Solution.
• Managing company inventory management product sales activities entailing mapping of new market segments.
• Management of product sales opportunities, including routine contact i.e. discern service concerns, forecast future activity, expand service offering, and explore new opportunities within existing clients/new clients.
• Managing a team of market research, business research, database building & management, business opportunity analysis, lead generation for company inventory management product etc.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of short and long term strategic business goals
• Strategy development, Planning and Reporting as relates to the product.
• Analyses market trends, recommend changes to marketing and product sales strategies based on analysis and feedback
• Identify, analyses, pursue and report on inventory management business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Network with prospects to uncover other decision makers for direct referrals.
• Develop and enhance business relationships fostering existing and new business and heighten awareness of the company inventory management solution
• Build and maintain a high performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of staff
• Utilize company database to build new business.
• Write sales proposals and negotiate the close of sales
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline
• Masters or Post Graduate Degree in job related field will be an added advantage
• 5+ years in progressively responsible inventory management solution sales roles, preferably in an FMCG
• Proficiency and strong working knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word and Google application
• Understanding of the SMEs Market trend
• Strong Knowledge of digital Marketing
• Strong Knowledge of Inventory Management Solution
• Strong Knowledge of below the line sales optimisation techniques
• Must have a pre-existing retail SME network data base and/or corporate relationships
• Proven sales experience, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Proven ability to drive the product sales process from plan to close
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills

Application Deadline 31st August, 2018.     Job Title: Senior Software Architect/Developer Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The senior software architect will be primarily responsible for developing, creating, and modifying general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Analyzing user needs and developing software solutions, and designing software or customizing software for company use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides vision, planning and coordination of all software development and/or implementation activities.
• Establishes standards in software development and integration;
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints;
• Document business requirements using formalism such UML or other object oriented modeling tools;
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces;
• Elaborate Enterprise Software and Hardware Architecture orientation and monitor compliance to design principles and guidelines;
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met;
• Research and make recommendations on hardware and software purchases and negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions;
• Manage Software Quality Assurance striving to achieve a high level of quality and independent verification of software reliability;
• Promote the use of innovative technologies that will provide benefits to the organization. Lead the introduction of new technologies in mobile devices, web 2.0 and social media;
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation;
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance;
• Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration;
• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements;
• Write computer programs of higher complexity or with specific performance, connectivity or business logic requirements;
• Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
• Establish and maintain a disaster recovery plan

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in a Computer related field or equivalent;
• 6+ years experience in related role in a FINTECH industry
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Knowledge of various programming languages, and ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of building payment applications and interface

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

    Job Title: Marketing and Branding Supervisor Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The marketing and branding supervisor will oversee the creation and implementation of all company related marketing and branding objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute BTL and ATL marketing programs to promote the company's brand within new and existing B to B channels.
• Interpret insights and analytics to improve targeting, growth and customer relationship success
• Plan marketing and branding objectives
• Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
• Ensure brand communication for areas of responsibility are consistent with the company and brand positioning which include promoting uniformity and consistency of brand.
• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services
• Lead project launches and review the success, merits and conversions of each advertising to ensure full reaching and cost-effective campaigns
• Branding the company in an appropriate manner
• Develop and implement social media strategies
• Manage all current aspects of company social media and websites
• Develop and track budgets
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline
• Masters or Post Graduate Degree in job related field will be an added advantage
• 5+ years in progressively responsible experience in retail marketing
• Strong Knowledge of retail and digital marketing techniques
• Proven relationships at a range of media institutions (newspaper, radio, social media etc…)
• Proven ability of promoting a national marketing strategy supported by a localised State by State strategy
• Must be accessible and approachable for other employees to see as an adviser and point of contact, to provide high quality advice to solve any problems they may have.
• Must be highly motivated and energetic
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Must have a strong work ethic and thrive for success

Personal Attributes:

• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

    Job Title: Legal Officer Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The legal officer is primarily responsible for assisting the legal manager in the execution of legal activities of the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in reporting, drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Assists in drafting and administering all legal contracts
• Assists in reviewing new business relationships with service providers and partners
• Assists in consulting and handling all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, etc.)
• Assists in guiding managers on regulatory and compliance matters
• Assists in analysing legal issues relating to proposed services
• Assists in structuring joint enterprises with other organizations
• Keeps abreast of relevant best practices and amendments to regulations and statutory provisions
• Assists to maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of all contracts, disputes and litigation agreement
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Must be a Legal Practitioner, or a Law graduate that has been called to bar
• 2+ years’ post call experience
• Proficiency and strong working knowledge of Power Point, Word and Google application is essential.
• Should be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to work round the clock when required, and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn
• Must be goal oriented and self-motivated
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a deep understanding of corporate law transactions and other legal matters.

  Application Deadline 30th September, 2018.     How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Note: When the link opens, scroll down to job announcements and click on "Preferred Job Title " to apply.

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