New Vacancies In A Reputable Company, 10th April, 2019

A Conglomerate company located in Nigeria is currently recruiting interested and qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales and Marketing
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• We seek a passionate Sales and Marketing professional who will provide strategic and practical leadership to boost our sales efforts.
• The ideal candidate will possess an extra-ordinary knack for delivering on agreed sales targets. Excellent knowledge of the conglomerate sector matters much to us.

Expected Duties & Deliverables:

• Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
• Develops and manages sales/marketing operating budgets.
• Develops and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
• Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to pre-set standards and industry and economic trends.
• Ensures effective control of marketing results and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.
• Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
• Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.

Job Requirements

• MBA/MSc in Marketing, Management or Business Administration
• At least 10 years’ experience in similar position in a conglomerate
• Innovative and able to take risks and implement creative ideas for the business profits
• Should be good at researching and analyzing the market
• Motivation and enthusiastic and ability to meet the set goals of sales and profits

Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• The Managing Director/Chief Executive is a performance hungry and inspiring leader who is responsible for the performance of the company.
• The ideal candidate will have a business mindset and will be able to see the “big picture” in a variety of settings.
• He oversees the day to day running and strategic direction.
• He or she reports to the Chair or board of directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting the overall strategic direction of the company alongside the board as well as effectively implementing long term business strategies to achieve the company’s objectives.
• Prepare, gain acceptance, and monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximised and that fixed costs are minimised.
• Working closely with the sales team on sales strategy and approach to winning new business and regularly land large accounts.
• Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the company in the wider community.
• Develop and maintain research and development programmes to ensure that the company remains at the forefront in the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge products and services and retains its competitive edge.
• Develop and direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the company complies with all health and safety and other statutory regulations.
• Reporting results to the shareholders on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A proven record of success in senior level general or commercial management, preferably in a conglomerate or related industry.
• At least 10 years’ senior level experience of management of people and resources.
• MSc/ABA in Business Administration or relevant field
• A wide knowledge of the conglomerate industry
• An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
• A very high level of commercial awareness and strong understanding of performance management principles