VACANCIES IN A LEADING TELECOMMS COMPANY

? Marketing Manager
? Product Manager

1. Marketing Manager

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. He/She evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implements marketing plans as approved. Oversees all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.
Responsibilities:
1. Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company. Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
2. Plan and administer the company’s Marketing Operations budget; support development of regional marketing budgets.
3. Develops annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives.

4. Organize and implement client relations including:
• client satisfaction surveys
• client development activities
• client skills training
• special events

5. Supervise company’s RFP protocol process including soliciting RFPs from desirable prospective clients and writing proposals for new business; participate in planning and presentation sessions.

6. Oversee business development activities including:
• efforts through Business Development Coordinator
• Assisting in strategic planning for client presentations, promotional programs, etc.
• Offer coaching for prospective client meetings, presentations, etc.
• Work with regional/state offices on designing and implementing prospecting and client contact systems.

7. Oversee corporate communications activities through including:
• external communications and systems
• internal communications and systems
• public relations efforts
• external vendors and consultants

8. Develop and administer marketing database which includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.

9. Assist with and support company’s involvement in various networks including coordinating business development and marketing activities via these relationships.

10. Design and plan quarterly marketing training seminars for staff.

11. Oversee company’s electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Web site design and maintenance.

12. Supervise Marketing Officers, Client Services Officers, Communications Officers, Product Development Manager and Regional Marketing Manager(s). Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.

13. To manage the Marketing Department Budget. Delivery of all marketing activity within agreed budget. Direction of marketing staff where budgets are devolved.

14. Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.

15. Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.

16. Driving a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.

17. Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.

18. Analyzing potential partner relationships for Intercellular Nigeria PLC product lines.



Education: BSc/MSc/MBA degree required. Concentration on Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred. Emphasis is on performance and delivery of targets and stated goals.

Experience: At least five years in a top level functional marketing management role within the telecommunications or FCMG environment. Strong leadership and consensus building skills; Sound Marketing management and strategic planning experience; a proven track record in developing and administering a winning marketing program is a must.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Good energy level, positive attitude, and pleasant demeanor
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Possess a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
"Hands on" - Extremely detail oriented and organized
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and a team player
Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; flexible individual who is focused
Have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders inside and outside the company, representing the business in a professional and authoritative manner;
Demonstrated acumen, research and public relations skills.
Solid organizational skills: ability to function in a complex institutional environment and manage multiple projects under pressure and within established timeframes and deadlines;
Ability to assess, balance, and prioritize competing demands.
Familiarity with the telecommunications sector, services, governmental and public aspects of the environment within which the company operates and
Experience and skills in group and meeting facilitation.

2. Product Manager
The Product Manager is responsible for both product planning and product marketing. This includes managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, to deliver winning products. It also includes working with sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.

The Product Manager is expected to:
1. Define the product strategy and roadmap
2. Deliver Market Requirement Documents and Product Requirement Documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification
3. Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
4. Be an expert with respect to the competition
5. Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
6. Perform product demos to customers
7. Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
8. Deliver a monthly revenue forecast
9. Develop sales tools and collateral
10. Propose an overall budget to ensure success
11. Brief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings
12. Brief press and analysts and go on press tours
13. Act as a leader within the company


Required experience
1. Minimum of 5-7 years experience as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager
2. Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products
3. 3-5 years of experience in a job in the Telecommunications industry
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
6. Technical background, with experience in FCMG and Services industry
7. Excellent teamwork skills
8. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
9. Must be able to travel 50% of the time
Skill Requirements
Good energy level, positive attitude, and pleasant demeanor
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Possess a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
"Hands on" - Extremely detail oriented and organized
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and a team player
Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; flexible individual who is focused
Have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders inside and outside the company, representing the business in a professional and authoritative manner;
Demonstrated acumen, research and public relations skills.
Solid organizational skills: ability to function in a complex institutional environment and manage multiple projects under pressure and within established timeframes and deadlines;
Ability to assess, balance, and prioritize competing demands.
Familiarity with the telecommunications sector, services, governmental and public aspects of the environment within which the company operates and
Experience and skills in group and meeting facilitation.


Suitably qualified candidates should within two weeks send their CV to

[email protected]

or

Dr Bola Onasanya
13, Ogundare Street
NEPA Bus Stop
Aguda
Surulere
Lagos