Vacancies: Marketing Manager (Expatriate/Nigerian), Administration Manager
We are a World Class Manufacturing Company with a modern automated Fabricating and Galvanizing Steel Plant in Nigeria. We currently require the services of experienced and articulate candidates for the following positions:
Position: Marketing Manager (Expatriate/Nigerian)
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competency
- Applicants should have First degree or its equivalent in any discipline
- Relevant post-graduate/professional qualification in marketing will be added advantage
- Six (6) years relevant experience in marketing , sales, business development or strategy within the oil and gas, power and telecommunication industries
- Broad knowledge of the steel industry (local and global)
- Good knowledge of marketing principles advertising, brand management and product development etc
- Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of market research and analysis
- Good understanding of the oil and gas, power and telecommunications industries
- Knowledge of micro and macro economic trends and impact on the company’s business
- Ability to think strategically and holistically
- Strong business acumen and ability to identify opportunities
- Good knowledge and understanding of brand management
- Good knowledge of product design and development
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships and priorities
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong networking and relationship managements skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Good report writing skills
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Foster strategic partnerships and relationships with existing as well as potential customers
- Oversee the development of marketing strategies and plan for the company
- Coordinate market research and intelligence activities geared towards providing market information for decision making- market trends, buyer values, competitors, SWOT etc.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of a brand strategy for sparkwest
- Oversee the design and development of brand promotional material and communication materials and ensure they are aligned with desired brand projection
- Facilitate the articulation of product development strategy along defined market product segments
- Liaise with Research & Development to coordinate the development of new products that meet customer/market needs and expectations
- Develop pricing strategies, bearing in mind company objectives and customer satisfaction
- Ensure ongoing collaboration with fabrication, galvanization and steel rolling managers to determine effective pricing of products identify and ensure effective implementation of approved event and sponsorship activities
- Generate regular reports on marketing activities.
Position: Administration Manager
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competency
- Applicants should have First, degree or its equivalent in any discipline
- Six to Eight {6-8} years’ relevant experience
- Good understatinf of the Company’s operations and business
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Well developed problem solving skills
- Ability to supervise and manage people
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and function effectively under pressure
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Champion the development of operational plans and programs to facilitate the realization of administrative function
- Oversee the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation
- Assist with the determination and documentation of company’s short and long term infrastructure/facility requirements
- Coordinate the execution of all routine maintenance, renovation and refurbishment of sparkwest facilities
- Liaise with and coordinate the activities of third party facility service providers e.g janitorial/cleaning services providers, telephone network operator, health and vehicle insurance providers and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
- Coordinated the procurement of office supplies and consumables to support the day-to-day operations of the company in line with defined procurement policies.
- Coordinate fleet management
- Work closely with fleet maintenance contractors to ensure that company’s fleet is in top working conditions
- Ensure all documentation, licenses, registrations pertaining to the company’s fleet are undated as at when due
- Liaise with the company’s insurers to ensure adequate coverage for the company’ fleet against all risks
- Champion the implementation of 1st class maintenance and management culture for all assets and facilities of the company
- Follow up with relevant contractors to ensure execution of scheduled maintenance e.g periodic air conditioner and generator maintenance etc, and ensure maintenance contractors adhere to agreed SLAs
- Collate monthly operational reports on administrative activities
- Ensure timely payment of all rent, rates and utility bills in all locations (office, factory and residences)
- Oversee and coordinate protocol and logistic support to all personnel in the company in relation to travelling on local and international business trip-visa processing, hotel booking, transport arrangement etc
- Oversee the provision of accommodation services to expatriate staff
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should forward a comprehensive resume stating the positions applied for online to manufacturingrecruits@gmail.com on or before 6th March, 2012.
