Marketing Communications Specialist at GE - General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose:    

The Marketing Communications Specialist for GE Oil & Gas Sub-Saharan Africa will be responsible for supporting the Senior Marketing Manager in development and execution of a wide variety of marketing communications projects that support the strategic and operating goals of GE’s growing business.

Essential Responsibilities:    

The Marketing Communications Specialist will provide direction and assistance to work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions and apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

In addition, you will:

- Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager to create an annual international marketing communications plan and budget
- Execute the plan and strategy set in the beginning of the year, driving the development and production of all sales and marketing tools, communications activities and events in the region, on time and within budget
- Work closely with internal organizations and external agencies and vendors to develop ads, collateral, tradeshows and special events
- Provide creative vision, direction and leadership together with the Senior Marketing Manager to develop high-impact, integrated campaigns that contribute to business growth
- Collaborate with the overall GE Oil & Gas corporate team around new trends and resources to deliver on strategy and plan
- Manage key processes supporting marketing and sales functions, such as proposals and marketing information
- Develop and implement marketing support processes
- Investigate and remain current with applicable state-of-the-art technology and incorporate improved methods where practicable
- Ensure that assigned products / programs are managed within the budgetary guidelines and oversee vendor contract and payment processes

Qualifications/Requirements:    

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a marketing or sales support role
- A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate completion dates clearly on your resume)
- Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any legal restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing
- Aptitude for developing and implementing communications
- Knowledge of print, video and web-production technologies
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high quality of work
- Six Sigma trained or equivalent quality training
- Excellent business acumen
- Process and project management skills
- Ability to effectively engage at all levels of the organization, including senior executive interaction
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Creative proven track record in marketing world

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