Fresh Vacancies at Ascentech Services Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and inspect land surveying project contracts.
• Conduct records management activities and perform historical and legal land ownership research.
• Involve in implementing mapping contracts and Indefinite Quality (IQ) surveying.
• Preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys.
• Conduct standard calculations to identify areas, elevation and volumes of field survey notes.
• Read, utilize and interpret design drawings and topographic maps.
• Provide consistent and superior quality documents for survey, design and building projects for all clients in region.
• Provide vertical and horizontal control maps and government cost estimate for mapping and survey projects.
• Researching legal documents, survey records, and land titles to clarify information about property boundaries.
• Support field measurement and layout and verify data and calculations.

Requirements:

• BSc/HND in Civil Engineer, Surveying or related course
• Minimum 3-5 years hands on proven experience in the industry
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to make mathematical calculations.
• Logical thinking and a keen eye for detail.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

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Industry: FMCG – Flexible Packaging

Location: Sagamu, Ogun State

Our client, a leading flexible packaging manufacturer, is in need of an adept Assistant Manager that will assist and provide support to the Purchase Manager and the department as a whole for the Purchase and procurement of materials and services in a cost-effective and time-bound manner.

• Responsibilities
• Should have a good understanding of Purchase procedure (P2P) -including PR, RFQ, Comparative, PO, Invoice processing
• Handling purchase and supply of packing materials i.e., pallets, plywood, LDPE films, bubble films etc.
• Must have a strong and proven supplier base for the packing materials
• Handling sourcing of LDPE, PP materials
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of local and upcountry transporters with a strong network of reliable transports 
• Receives PR/Indents from the user, evaluate.
• Follow up on the RFQ and offer collection from the local market
• Obtain Technical closure from respective users
• Prepare Comparative statements, approvals and Purchase orders and service contracts.
• Market survey and intelligence reports
• Perform jobs/tasks assigned by Purchase manager to achieve common goal/objective of the organization
• Monitor pending PO/PR  
• Monthly reconciliation of the PR/PO
• Submission of relevant documents i.e. PO, MRN, Invoice to finance

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical or material science or any other related field from a reputed institute
• Minimum of 8 years working experience, preferably from food processing, FMCG, packaging
• Techno commercial knowledge will be plus
• Good knowledge of materials
• Conversant with packing material, pallets, plywood, LDPE films as well logistics etc.
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving
• ERP knowledge will be plus
• Sound knowledge about Nigerian market especially wood, pallets,
• MIS
• Basic knowledge of VAT and WHT
• Critical thinking and Judgment skills
• Presentation skills
• Time management, Integrity and loyalty
• Multi skill and multi-tasking
• Result oriented
• Stress management/resilience

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Industry: FMCG – Flexible Packaging

Location: Sagamu, Ogun State

Our client, a leading flexible packaging manufacturer, is in need of an Export Officer responsible for handling Export, Legalities, Banking, Logistics and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of dispatch of materials as per its readiness in the plant.
• Handle all Statutory, procedural and commercial issues re Exports
• Dealing with Banks, Customs and other regulatory bodies
• Checking Export documents and instruments
• Liaise with Clearing Agents, Customs and Receiving functions
• Ensure proper documentation from both FFAPL and Buyer sides, as well as, Bank & Statutory documents as LC, NXP, CCI etc.
• Able to negotiate best freight rates, liaising with custom authority and custom clearance of imported material and ensuring compliance to all government regulations and guidelines
• Coordinate closely with the shipping lines/agents for scheduling and booking shipments to ensure smooth and timely cargo delivery.
• Track electronically the status of all the shipments and material issued for shipment
• Day to day update of database related to Export shipments 
• Carry out day to day activities of Export and communicate with service providers.
• Liaise with Marketing and Production teams for planning, scheduling and delivery of goods and documents in an appropriate manner
• Coordination with concerned Statutory and other agencies timely inspection and certification
• Should apply the expertise in foreign trade policy and trade agreements procedures to avail the full benefit for exports
• Monitor Duty Drawback benefits and their receipt in compliance with customs law and regulations.
• Liaise with Export Logistics end-to-end
• Organize the outward transport arrangements for all goods
• Check reloading, unloading and checking of goods
• Check reloading, unloading, movement of goods and vehicles
• Deal with Transporters, Drivers, Loaders and other logistics staff on the ground and in the office
• Liaise with other teams for efficient co-ordination in logistics

Requirements

• Minimum of HND qualification.

• 3 - 4 years of working experience in the FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of Import/ export documentation, shipment processes and procedures
• Knowledge of customs, VAT, foreign trade policies & procedures
• Knowledge of Accounting, Banking, Insurance and Taxation
• Able to generate creative/innovative solutions in work solutions
• Ability to demonstrate customer service orientation both for external and internal customers
• Ability to foster teamwork (Functional and CFT) at a systemic level in the organization
• Display a sense of accountability and ownership of work and go beyond to achieve the desired result
• Ability to tackle problems by using a logical, systematic and sequential approach
• Display system and Process Orientation Approach
• Ability to communicate in a logical and simple manner and develop shared understanding and consensus on the specific goal/ objective.
• Ability to identify and implement change in the system
• Ability to link resources, strategy and goals to foster a commitment to the vision of the organization

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Industry: Advertising

Responsibilities:

• Help identify target audiences and plan media campaigns
• Compare and negotiate rates, ad space and airtime
• Optimize plans and budgets according to the best media mix
• Prepare schedules and adjust when needed
• Experiment with new platforms and channels
• Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately
• Ensure compliance with regulations set by the advertising regulatory agencies
• Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)
• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Liaise and negotiate with regulatory authorities
• Report to clients and build long-term relationships

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a Media Buyer/Planner in an Advertising agency
• Must have experience working with the advertising regulatory agencies such as APCON, NBC, APCON, and AAAN etc.
• Familiarity with media-buying, planning and research
• Interest in following advertising and media trends
• Working knowledge of media analytics software
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills

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Industry: Advertising

Responsibilities:

• Lead and set the company-wide creative direction for the company’s visual brand.
• Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion
• Present a storyboarding or translate ideas to the creative team for clarity of expectations.
• Collaborate with account executives to obtain knowledge of the clients’ requirements
• Direct and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectively
• Ensure the creative team understands and follows the production process end to end to avoid work repetition and wastage for prints, supplies, and other creative designs.
• Implement creative projects and oversee them to completion; mock-ups, and other creative projects, including animations as necessary.
• Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
• Write and design unique and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ needs as well as our own
• Revise content and presentations, approve/reject ideas, provide feedback to the team
• Train and guide subordinates into accomplished professionals
• Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
• Develop and manage a creative business direction for the company, by liaising with the platform unit to get creative projects from clients, and supply projects.
• Collaborate with account executives and other stakeholders to obtain knowledge and deliver creative briefs according to clients’ requirements.
• Allocate, monitor and deliver exceptional clients’ campaigns according to set processes and timelines.
• Develop remarkable roadmaps, processes, policies, and direction for the team to build a strong department.
• Lead the team to creatively explore, set trends, and push boundaries
• Help onboard and guide the work of the department’s vendors according to budgets, timelines, and scope.
• Ensure team bonding and capacity building through coaching, mentoring and training.
• Plan for hiring and resourcing needs to grow the creative team.
• Ensuring all the organization’s or client’s visuals are consistent with the overall brand.
• Report the progress of projects during project meetings.
• Safeguarding and proper documentation of creative assets.
• Drive revenue generation for the creative department.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, advertising, fine art, design or relevant field.
• 5+ years cognate experience as a Creative leader at a top brand or agency, with experience in managing high-volume, motivated creative teams (in-house or creative agency).
•  Hand-on experience in the creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
• Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
• Outstanding leadership and organization skills
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Technical aptitude, curiosity, and a keen understanding of the creative categories in advertising (animation, graphics, copywriting, illustration, etcetera).
• Prior excellent experience in managing and leading a creative team to successful deployments.
• Ability to effectively influence both internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Experience developing and evolving brand & marketing design systems, visual languages, and brand identities.
• Knowledge of how to develop brand identities through multi-channel marketing
• Expertise in applying best practices for growth marketing and digital ads to our brand goals, and vision.
• Experience performing and managing a range of creative positions, such as graphics designer, art director, illustration, animation, copywriting, etc.
• Understanding of the business side of design.

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Industry: Advertising

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation of strategies to build a lasting digital connection with consumers
• Plan and monitor the ongoing company presence on social media (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
• Launch optimized online adverts through Google Adwords, Facebook etc. to increase company and brand awareness
• Be actively involved in SEO efforts (keyword, image optimization etc.)
• Prepare online newsletters and promotional emails and organize their distribution through various channels
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing and update website
• Collaborate with designers to improve user experience
• Measure performance of digital marketing efforts using a variety of Web analytics tools (Google Analytics, WebTrends etc.)
• Acquire insight into online marketing trends and keep strategies up-to-date
• Maintain partnerships with media agencies and vendors

Requirements

• BSc/BA in marketing or relevant field
• 2-3 years experience as Digital Marketing Executive in the media industry
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and best practices
• Experience with B2C social media, Google Ad words and email campaigns and SEO/SEM
• Working knowledge of ad serving tools (e.g., DART, Atlas)
• Perfect knowledge of web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, NetInsight, WebTrends etc.)
• Skills and experience in creative content writing
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Industry: Advertising/Media

Responsibilities:

• Building and sustaining long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Conducting research on potential clients' products or services and determining the geographic location of the majority of their target customers.
• Setting up meetings with potential clients to present advertising proposals and address their concerns.
• Assisting the marketing team in the preparation of media kits and promotional plans.
• Attending sales meetings, trade shows, and training workshops as required.
• Persuading clients to purchase company advertising products and services by communicating the benefits of various types of advertising.
• Providing recommendations on suitable formats, advertising mediums, and font sizes.
• Preparing sample advertisements for clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in advertising, communications, or related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience working as a Sales Executive in the media industry or financial institution.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound knowledge of marketing principles and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.