Team Lead (Application Deadline- Fri., 31st Aug., 2018)

Job Title: Team Lead
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Contract type: Full-time
Reports To: Head of Agency

Job Description

Our client, a direct marketing communications Agency is looking to hire a Team Lead to help meet their ambitious growth objectives in the marketing industry.

We are looking for a charismatic and motivated high-potential who can help take our business to the next level. The role reports directly to The Agency Head and will be responsible for managing and growing our already significant customer base.

Working with our client requires a can-do, take charge attitude, tons of energy, passion and enthusiasm for work, an insatiable appetite to learn new things, and an excellent sense of humour. You need to love the challenges and atmosphere of a fast-moving and ambitious environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Team Lead has four areas of responsibility

1. Planning, Analyzing, Evaluating

• Partner with clients for strategic and executional needs
• Collaborate with the Account Executives and Managers on preparation of marketing recommendations, strategies and actions for clients.
• Review, analyse and evaluate the following; relative to the client’s needs and objectives: media output, creative output, research reports and client data.

1. Team Leading, Coordinating, Managing

• Provide leadership within the agency on behalf of the client and prepare all client briefs.
• Be in the driver seat of the marketing team with a hands-on approach to make sure the team reaches its goals and targets.
• Monitor all budget, research and production activity on assigned accounts and communicate status of each project direct reports in order to meet project deadlines.
• Manage a support team responsible for managing existing Accounts and identifying new opportunities within existing accounts with a clear focus on generating more leads.

1. Project Management

• Provide and maintain projects status - liaising with producers and teams, media and third party staff to provide accurate updates of client project.

1. Marketing & Sales

• As assigned, coordinate, lead and manage new business presentations
• Seek new opportunities to add value to existing clients
• Work closely with the senior management team to communicate marketing strategies and incorporate sales feedback into campaign planning

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years direct marketing experience in managerial role; Account Management/Sales Operations
• Interest in and aptitude for creative business and marketing solutions
• Bachelor's degree preferably n Marketing / Business / or related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with multi-functional teams.
• A get-it-done attitude with the ability to adapt, think outside the box, solve problems and willingness to learn and grow; take ownership and responsibility
• Experience working with major brands demonstrating an advanced level of experience in brand marketing, competitive landscapes and local markets

Interested to take the challenge?
Send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] before close of business on Friday, 31st August, 2018.

An application where you explain how and why you will make a so much appreciated difference.
We will only get back to you if there is a relevant match between you and us.