Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE) We are on a journey to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice and data will all become one mobility solution and are able to help our clients do 'more with less' by empowering employees to work more flexibly and efficiently.
POSITION : Marketing Manager
DESCRIPTION
Ensure that the key deliverables in the marketing plan are achieved on time and budget, whilst developing new initiatives to support the overall brand strategy and assist the business to achieve its marketing objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for delivery of the marketing plan predominantly in Nigeria, but also involve in the coordination of activities with Vodacom Business Group Africa.As the first point of contact for marketing, will coordinate marketing activities mainly in Vodacom Business Nigeria.
Core marketing areas include,
- External and Internal Communication
- Event and sponsorship management and promotions
- Product Marketing and Sales Support
- Sector specific marketing targeting key African industries
- Brand Management
- Online promotions and e-marketing, web design and SEO.
- Digital Media campaign
- Advertising/PR in Nigerian and African media
- Database management and optimisation
- Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes:
- Responsibilities of this role will include planning and implementing marketing campaigns via a number of media platforms, including direct marketing activity, events and email promotions.
- Work closely with the media and specific trade titles to maximise coverage.
- Be expected to deliver joint marketing campaigns with multinational corporations, developing partnerships and joint promotions.
- Be expected to drive traffic to the website, generating sales leads by using innovative design ideas and Search Engine Optimisation.
Knowledge
- Candidate will be fully IT literate, with knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products and have highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels.
- Strong communication, sales presentation, management and leadership skills; goal-oriented, strong budgeting and ability to be creative under pressure with knowledge of current marketing trends and multimedia platforms will be required
- Experienced in B2B direct marketing, have a strong commercial grounding and possess excellent organisational skills.
- Have a proven track record in business marketing, external communications or/and website design and management.
- Building and managing project timelines and budgets with a focus on delivery and seeing assignments through to completion are personal key attributes required.
Qualification
- Degree in Marketing or Business Administration from a reputable university.
- Experience in Telecoms or technology sector required
- A marketing qualification (e.g. CIM) would be an advantage
- 2 years post NYSC working experience with Management/Supervisory experience essential.
Skills:
- Strong customer facing presence.
- Able to communicate across all levels within the organisations.
- Good influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Well-developed Oral, written and presentation skills.
- Be well organised, structured and be able to drive and oversee multi-discipline projects across many companies and organisations.
Requirements:
- Formulating marketing strategies and Concepts
- Creating and Innovating
- Planning and Organising
- Deciding and Initiating Action
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