Marketing Communications Officer at Dizengoff W A (Nigeria) Limited

Key Responsibilities:
The MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER will have the responsibility of for the planning, administration, implementation and coordination of all marketing communications strategies and campaigns across a wide portfolio of well-known global brands across Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos and shall include periodic travel throughout the country to support our Sales & Service branch offices.

The responsibilities for this position shall include but is not limited to the following:

• Ensure timely design, updating, and effective implementation of the Company's brand and corporate marketing programmes, events and campaigns.
• Liaise closely with individual Division Heads and the Africa Regional Business Development & Marketing Communications Head to agree priorities, budgets and timetables.    
• Ensure proper implementation and administration of all local campaigns within their individual budgetary parameters and timetables.
• Systematic monitoring of all campaigns & events via chairing of the Monthly Marketing Communications Meetings held with each Divisional Head.
• Within 6 months of Job Commencement the incoming MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER shall be capable to design, establish and implement a new Companywide Marketing Communications POLICY & PROCEDURES MANUAl.
• Fully maintain FILES for each BRAND CAMPAIGN on a timely and accurate up-to-date basis.
• Develop and maintain an up to date COMPETITOR DATABASE for each CORE BRAND
• Prepare and submit the Monthly Marketing Communications & Events Report including all expenditures, etc.
• Support DIVISION HEADS and DEPARTMENT MANAGERS on all MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, PR & EVENTS matters and issues in their unit or department in order they can successfully torus fully upon their individual primary purpose and goals.

Qualifications

•     Relevant University Degree from a recognised Higher Institution shall be mandatory
•     Membership of the Nigerian Chartered institute of Marketing
•     Membership of similar international bodies shall be an added advantage.
•     A recognised Marketing Qualification and or MBA, while not essential, shall be of considerable advantage.
•     A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience with practical knowledge in Operations Management within a respected commercial enterprise of at least 50 employees shall be mandatory.
•     In addition demonstrable job stability and a progressive career record will be viewed as a credible attribute in applicants.
•     Demonstrable ability to rapidly solve complex issues, sometimes under considerable pressures, often within tight deadlines and financial constraints, is a mandatory requirement necessary to succeed In this highly demanding role.
•     Excellent communication foral & written). presentation and interpersonal skills, with added proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project & MS Access, shall be essential.
•     Applicants possessing an appreciation of pragmatic commercial enterprise operations, challenges and conflicts of priorities shall be an advantage.
•     Candidates demonstrating proven abilities to take initiative shall be highly desirable, as will be an appreciation that modern commercial organisations now need a balance of structure and flexibility in order to successfully compete in an ever changing, rapidly paced, competitive environment will be of considerable advantage.
•     Specific category knowledge in commercial enterprises serving agricultural. oil & gas, telecommunication, manufacturing and or finaccial services sectors will be of considerable advantage.
•     A proven team player with effective leadership and conflict management skilts is essent. "
•     Given the importance of this position a rigorous selection process is being adopted.
•     The Company operate strict non discrimatory recruitment policies covering gender, age, religion, tribe and towards the disabled and recruits solely on the basis of merit, ability and qualifications