Jobs at Ascentech Services Limited

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop the country marketing strategy and marketing plan underpinned on deep insights and sharp brand positioning in partnership with company leadership.
• Participate in the annual sales budgeting exercise and lead development of marketing plans.
• Execute marketing plan to the highest possible standard and maximizing results by meeting set targets.
• Provide marketing support partners for Creative, Activation, Media, PR, ensuring effective marketing plan
• Plan and conduct market researches with consumers/customers for insights gathering, new product development etc.
• Build a new product pipeline and drive product development through R&D and manufacturing for successful launch.
• Work closely with Sales for successful implementation of marketing & promotional programs across Retail and Foodservice channels.
• Channelize ideas and market/ customer feedback from sales to improvise and launch new programs.
• Plan and execute consumer/ customer out-reach programs and events (food shows, festivals, consumer engagement etc.)
• Develop marketing capability by hiring, training and supporting team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is a must.
• MBA in Marketing or an equivalent professional qualification would be a plus.
• Minimum 2-3 years of marketing/branding executive experience preferably in FMCG or Retail industry
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian customer and FMCG market dynamics

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong professional presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Aptitude for technical understanding of products and manufacturing processes
• Works well under deadline pressures; ability to prioritize and manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

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We are seeking to hire a competitive and trustworthy Marketer/Sales Executive to help us build up our business activities.

The candidate must have worked in the manufacturing industry for about two years or more. The Marketer/Sales Executive will help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. Ultimately, you’ll help us meet and surpass business expectations and contribute to our company’s rapid and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams
• Education, General Requirements and Skills
• BSC/HND in Marketing or any relevant discipline.
• Proven experience as a Marketer/Sales Executive  in the Manufacturing Industry
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Go getter, Personable, team player with good relationships skills
• Must be computer literate with practical and working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Should have working knowledge of Lagos and its environs and Ogun State.

NB: A female will be most preferred.