Taafoo recruitment for various job vacancies(http://www.taafoo.com/Info/Careers.aspx),December 2011

The taafoo.com team is a team that values Character and Individuality. Our work environment is flexible and you are at liberty to explore your creativity.We encourage our employees to aspire for the sky plus you have the opportunity to be a pioneer in mobile media space in Nigeria.
Enjoy each day as you meet people with diverse interests and skill. We have a passion for development that’s why we train our Staff to bring out the best in them. If you are interested in job satisfaction and a competitive reward scheme, taafoo.com is where you should be. The following Job Vacancies are available for recruitment:

Job Title: Fashion Merchandize Executive
You will help develop and select the product line of fashion clothing, shoes and accessories that taafoo.com should sell in line with fashion trends, taste and strategy of the company.
Identify fashion trends and taste.
Work with the buying team to ensure adequate stock of products.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian youth market.
A personal good fashion style.
Suggest and identify cross selling and pairing of clothing, shoes with accessories.
Work with the content and marketing team to project image of taafoo.
Exhibit high degree creativity and coordination.
BSc and above.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Fashion Merchandize Executive" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.

Job Title: Accountant
You will be responsible for accuracy and control of Retail Stock Ledger and the recording of book inventory in accordance with GAAP requirements.
Managing and reviewing the Stock Ledger activity and accuracy of the information.
Month-end closing of the Stock Ledger and accuracy of Cost of Sales interface.
Inventory accounting experience or audit experience with Retail company – 2 to 5 years required.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Handle Accounts Payable, Sales Audit, etc.
Handle Payroll.
Must understand fundamentals of accounting principles.
Retail Method of Accounting understanding.
Must be able to learn and become proficient in navigating other computer platforms/applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA plus).
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Accountant" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.


Job Title: Executive Assistant
You will provide adminstrative assistance to one of our non-executive Directors. While you will be a taafoo employee, you will be working directly with the director outside the offices of taafoo.
Coordinate meetings, prepare reports and other confidential materials, arrange travel, manage expenses and train other support staff.
Excellent Administrative and Accounting Skills.
Over 3 years working experience.
Male Preferred.
BSc and above.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Executive Assistant" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.

Job Title: Retail Sales Assistant
taafoo is seeking a dynamic and motivated sales individual for our in-store retail sales team. The sales assistant will be responsible for growing our in-store sales across various product offerings including lead generation, and service delivery. Specifically, this individual assist the sales team on in-store customers purchases, executing promotions that generate repeat purchase and building relationships with key customers. Ideal candidate must possess:
OND or HND degree holders only.
Candidate must have superior communication and presentation skills, an ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and be very passionate about success and winning.
1+ years of successful retail sales, preferably in the apparel industry.
Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets.
Must display evidence of using Word, Excel with good typing speed.
taafoo is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Retail Sales Assistant" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.

Job Title: ASP.NET Developers
Technology is key to our company and as a part of our growth, we are looking for individuals with strong technical skills and entrepreneurial values. As a Developer, you will be the key resource driving changes across multiple web-based applications. The individual must possess:
BSc Degree Minimum
Broad experience in programming with a preferred skill mix of 1 – 3 years developing internal and externally facing web applications and developing solutions using ASP.NET and relational databases.
Ability to participate in all activities accordingly to ensure on time deliverables including day-to-day planning and coordination.
Understanding of system and application performance limits and characteristics.
Understanding of source code control management and compliance.
Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance, scalability and availability.
Familiarity with CSS and Javascript.
taafoo is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "ASP.NET Developer" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.



Job Title: Blog and Content Writer
Develop and manage content on taafoo via blogs, forums, quizzes, articles, etc, specifically targeted at the audiences on taafoo.com.
Create shopping & fashion articles for taafoo.com.
Create product reviews for taafoo.com.
Manage and update the taafoo blog.
Exhibit a personal good fashion style.
Exhibits creativity and a love for writing.
Ensure consistency around product description and content on taafoo.com.
Review and recommend modifications for content/copy of taafoo.com.
Work with the marketing team to manage our social media programmes.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or similar art-related disciplines
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Blog and Content Writer" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.

Job Title: Business Development Executives
Negotiate agreements with retailers, channel partners and other 3rd party as needed to facilitate the revenue growth of taafoo.com.
Advice executives on competitive landscape and opportunities.
Pleasing personality and good communication skills are mandatory
Minimum 2 years BD experience.
Structure, negotiate and close new business deals working in conjuction with others.
Identify and solicit new market opportunities.
Ability to develop leads and develop new markets.
BSC and above.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Business Development Executive" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.


Job Title: Merchandize Executives
taafoo is seeking a dynamic and motivated computer competent individual to assist with uploading and managing product content on taafoo.com. The individual will assist others on taking pictures of product, creating descriptions and uploading it to the website. Individual must have excellent typing skills and ability to handle a digital camera. Ideal candidate must possess:
OND or HND degree holders only.
Experience using the Internet.
Candidate must have superior communication and presentation skills, an ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and be very passionate about success and winning.
Must display evidence of using Word, Excel with good typing speed.
taafoo is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Merchandize Executive" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.


Job Title: Operations Executive
taafoo seeks an individual to support its administrative, merchandizing and financial organization. This position will be focused on the daily operations of the company, reconcilation activities, inventory management and/or the month end operational accounting processes. This position requires a proactive, highly motivated individual with aptitude for streamlining processes who can work independently to deliver accurate and timely results. Ideal candidate must possess:
B.A/B.S.
3+ years of experience.
Candidate must have superior communication and presentation skills, an ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and be very passionate about success and winning.
PC skills with Excel, Access, and Quickbooks are a must.
Interest and demonstrated aptitude in the accounting function.
Interest and demonstrated aptitude with data analysis and investigation.
The ability to multitask and self-motivate.
taafoo is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Operations Executive" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.


Job Title: Graphic and Usability Developer
Improve on the look & feel of taafoo.com among other visual concepts of the taafoo team.
Work with the programming team to improve the look and feel of taafoo.com
Work with the marketing team to develop concepts for clients.
Familiarity with photoshop, coreldraw, flash and fireworks required.
Display excellent creativity skills.
OND and above.
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]. The subject should be "Graphic & Usability Developer" and the body of the email should summarize your experience and qualification.