Aug 11, 2018
Job SummaryThe person in this position will be responsible for enhancing the company’s image; increasing brand awareness through internal/external communications, quality & consistent graphics, providing after-sales support through advertisements, media, point-of-sale, partnerships, and relationship marketing. This person will be responsible for developing a strong brand name and image for the firm.Key Elements of the role
Report to the Head, Public Relations & Marketing
Support the Head, Public Relations & Marketing to define the strategic direction for the department which align with the overall strategic goals of the organization
Create and implement a long-term communication strategy o Formulate and implement public relations strategies
Select and manage communications with external agencies as well as develop media marketing strategies and other non-campaign activities
Provide strategic input and direction for the brand, developing style guides, templates, and other materials, developing non-campaign brands while keeping the company’s vision, mission, and objectives in mind; and advising internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the brand
Be the company Brand Ambassador, develop a suite of brand materials for both internal and external use and working across all departments to ensure that work is created on brand
Conduct a needs assessment of marketing materials for the organisation and support the implementation of creating identified materials
Lead on brand awareness initiatives including the research and creation of public-facing documents, identifying partnership opportunities and attending meetings with potential partners when required
Lead on internal communications initiatives including a monthly newsletter, coordinating the bi-annual staff conference and support HR with building momentum for staff events
Identify and pursue partnership opportunities – for both brand awareness, etc
Create a spreadsheet of awards opportunities for each financial year and develop a strategy for those awards the company would benefit from entering
Create and maintain templates for brand materials used for external and internal use such as presentation slides, letterhead etc
Ensure the delivery of consistent messaging and brand management throughout all external and internal communications, brand material and collateral
Contribute to producing high quality, statements, articles, briefing materials and features material as well as other relevant content as required
Serve as spokesperson for the organization as needed o Manage company’s presence on social media
Write blog posts, news articles, newsletters, website, annual report and other publications
Monitor public opinion research related to the company’s work and incorporate polling insights into the organization’s communications
Recommend improvements to internal processes and procedures and work collaboratively toward implementation
Maintain the department’s intranet page and ensure that the Communications files and documents are organised and accessible
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree/HND in Marketing, Advertising, or Communication
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in advertising, marketing, pubic relation, media buying, digital marketing, relationship management is required
Professional certification will be an added advantage
Must be IT and media-savvy
Experience with content development and strategic communications
Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson for the media
Ability to provide or recommend solutions to problems; show flexibility to assume additional responsibilities
Ability to work and contribute positively in a team
Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including the presence to deal effectively with diverse constituencies including senior management
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Project management experience and skills, including the ability to set priorities, work to tight and competing deadlines
Business acumen and understanding of the retail industry
Must have excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent knowledge in marketing, market research, corporate communications
Excellent poise, presence, and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to coordinate external partners
Self-starter with mature analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to handle people, processes and products
Innovative and forward thinking, with a track record of executing new ideas
Excellent organisational skills with high level of attention to detail
Good negotiation and persuasion skills
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Outlook and Excel
Compensation & Benefits
N1.8m – N2m (Gross Annual Income)
Medical Insurance
Pension Contribution
Telephone Allowance
Apply via :
Qualified applicants with the aforementioned requirements should forward CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com‘ using ‘F-BCO’ as subject of mails Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be invited for interviews.
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