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Alexander Nelson - We believe that our high-quality service is driven by a commitment to being trustworthy, transparent, and always having a serious and genuine regard for “doing the right thing”. Keeping our promises and acting with integrity are obligations we hold steadfast for our staff. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Marketing Location: Lagos Employment type: Permanent contract

Job Description The Assistant Manager, Marketing job description below shows major duties and responsibilities that makes the role so crucial in the marketing department:

Drafting integrated marketing plans
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns to sell company products and projects
Writing vendor briefs and engaging with vendors to ensure that performance targets are clearly set and met
Make presentations to clients, management and the project development team regarding projects, initiatives or products
Articulating new product initiatives and developing product specific go-to-market strategies
Act as advocate and champion for client briefs and product initiatives
Carry out market research and surveys, and facilitate focus groups
Provide or oversee the provision of quality databases, and consistent management of same, for the use of SDRs, Account Executives and/or agents.
Plan, organize, and implement market surveys to obtain data that provides insight to market trends and consumer requirements
Interpret data obtained from market research/survey to produce results useful in taking effective business decisions
Employ knowledge of company goals in carrying out marketing operations
Establish good working relationships and rapport with clients to ensure continued patronage and minimal consumer attrition
Support clients in the development of pricing strategies to set suitable prices for products
Conduct surveys to determine possible reception of a new product by a target market
Provide necessary material and support in the preparation of annual marketing plans and quarterly activity schedule
Prepare and present regular reports to management on the results and activities based on approved marketing plans
Oversee the design and publication of promotional materials and marketing materials

Educational and Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field of study; however, Marketing, Business Studies, Economics, and other Business-related disciplines are mostly preferred.
Minimum of 4 years in a Marketing role
Must have agency experience or currently working with an advertising or IMC company
APCON Membership is a desirable requirement

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

Ability to handle fast-paced environment and to multi-task
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Articulate, strong interpersonal skills, team oriented and personable
Strong ownership, execution, and follow up skills, with a bias to action
Ability to self-manage projects, high level of organization, overcome obstacles
Creative thinking - ability to create new marketing programs and events
Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Lagos Employment type: Permanent contract Job Description

Developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales presentations
Managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunities
Driving sales through proper qualification, solution presentation and closing techniques
Consistently meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly and annual sales activity goals
Closing prospective customers using working knowledge of the business line.
Identifying opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell customers
Handling inquiries about product, pricing, order expediting and customer relations
Customer focused selling, communication and objection handling
Providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service to all customers
Increasing sales through account planning and expansion of existing accounts
Creating Business Development Plans including prospective target customers, market assessments, and sales plans for transition
Preparing and presenting sales presentations, business proposals and client reports to clients and company stakeholders.
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Control purchasing department budgets.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future product availability.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Represent the organization in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes
Providing any other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by any of the senior executives which shall not be considered inconsistent with a position of this nature.

Requirements

Must have excellent negotiation and cross-selling skills
Candidate must be eloquent and charismatic as he/she will be required to make business transactions with high profile clients.
Minimum of 3 years working in a large food mall with hands on experience in purchasing large quantity of food items.
Knowledge of Lagos markets and deciphering best prices for staple foods.
A street-smart yet composed individual who can proactively handle changing environments and situations.
Knowledge of MS Office and use of Excel in calculating and reporting etc.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Projects Location: Lagos Employment type: Permanent contract Job Description

Define the scope of the project in collaboration with Team Leader
Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
Determine the resources and logistics (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Develop forms and records to document project activities
Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
Write reports on the project for management and for funders
Monitor all budgeted project expenditures
Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
Proactively identify and monitor any and all possible risks to the project
Develop and execute a risk management and mitigation plan
Write project case studies highlighting successes and learning points at every project milestone

Educational Requirements

University degree in Engineering/Architecture/Mathematics or other related fields with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a lead role in managing complex residential and commercial building projects.
Project management training is essential requirement
A project management certification or Masters in project management is desirable

Experience Required: