Senior Associate Group Head at CMC Connect

Position Overview

• The Senior Associate (SA) will be responsible for client management including strategy support, production of client deliverables and monitoring and analyzing PR issues. He/She will identify and oversee business development by overseeing and providing input on the production of decks and materials to present to potential clients.
• As a thought leader, the SA will develop the editorial calendar for their sector and write pieces/content for publication. The SA will be responsible for providing intelligence and analysis on market developments. The SA will build and maintain a current network of contacts in the government, business, civil society and among other key stakeholders.
• This position will be based in the CMC Connect LLP office in Lagos & Abuja respectively, and will report to the Associate Partner, Lagos and Abuja Operations.

What you will be doing:

• Support the growth and development of new business and expansion of CMC Connect LLP through the successful understanding, drafting and execution of RFPs
• Serve as strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging challenges and opportunities and providing relevant council
• Work with team in Lagos on proposals, deliverables and produce results in a timely manner.
• Produce client deliverables and see full execution from start to finish
• Support thought leadership in Lagos and Abuja offices.
• In partnership with team, prepare materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities;
• Provide day to day support for clients, including regular meetings, calls and briefings
• Train and onboard junior and mid-level team as the team expands
• Liaise with Associate Partner on the managing of roll-outs and all plans and assets for CMC Connect LLP and clients
• Identify relevant market and policy trends and pitch new business opportunities
• Oversee client budget management and forecasting, proactively address scope and delays in client invoice payment with CMC Connect LLP Abuja leadership
• Build relationships with Lagos and Abuja team to leverage and monetize the full suite of resources
• Track progress and report back results to Associate Partner based on agreed-upon metrics and achievement of business goals
• Manage and monitor the client relationship with the Abuja team

What You Will Need

• At least 5-7 years of experience in government, NGO or private firm leading work related to relevant service offerings.
• Forward thinker, ability to work in rapidly changing PR landscape and think/program across a variety of platforms, channels and audiences
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in PR business. Maintains an intimate understanding of the client’s business, priorities and competitive landscape
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – a positive approach with a self-starter attitude
• Stays knowledgeable about markets and sectors of PR business and stakeholders
• Excellent writing and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proactive approach, a willingness to take initiative and support the full team to drive business growth and results and anticipates what’s next to get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities
• Ability to work effectively with dynamic teams and across offices

Skill and Competencies
Client Work:

• Client facing
• Strategy support
• Project management and implementation
• Production of client deliverables
• Monitoring and analyzing business, public affairs and PR issues

Business Development:

• Support business development
• Develops pitch and oversee production of decks and materials

Thought Leadership:

• Develops editorial calendar for various sectors for publication
• Support in drafting thought leadership

Market Intelligence:

• Responsible for providing data and analysis on market developments and trends