Marketing Assistant at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Number of Subordinates:

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Main Function

To develop the Power Systems (inverters, generators and solar panels) marketing team, create a vision and a road map for creating awareness and sales. Also develop marketing strategies for other products that the company will develop. Establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet sales and customer retention objectives. Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization.

Role Responsibility

Role and Task Complexities:

• Assist the marketing manager to manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities as well as develop marketing strategies for other products.
• Assist the marketing manager to conduct market research, expand market (strategy, expansion and control) and determine market requirements for products and projects.
• Assist the marketing manager to increase volume (sales) and value (product offerings) and after sales service.
• Conduct  customer research and analyze current market conditions and competitor information
• Implement marketing plans(online and offline) and projects for new and existing products
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results for company products and services
• Create marketing presentations and liaise with media and advertising outlets
• Attend to and make sales calls as directed by the marketing manager
• Other functions assigned by the marketing manager

Job Specification

• HND/BSC in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in the same or related position
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• Speaks 2 languages of either Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba
• Digital marketing skills and experience with relevant social media applications

Knowledge and Competences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Formal presentation skills
• Organization and planning
• Strategic thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving