Our client is a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos.
Incorporated under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the company also provides a wide range of other mass media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, and journals amongst others.
As part of efforts to commence operations, the Company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Business Development/Marketing Manager – ES00591
The ideal candidate will have oversight responsibility for business development and marketing activities in the Company. He/she will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies with a view to Increasing the Company’s market share and profitability.
Specifically, the candidate will:
• Lead the business development initiatives of the Company for sustainable growth and development
• Create business opportunities and products through creativity and innovation, as well as convert leads into new business for the Company.
• Plan and implement the overall marketing strategy, as well as, co-ordinate marketing and sales efforts within the Company.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with clients and partners through marketing campaigns, events and partnerships.
• Lead the development of marketing budgets and manage the company’s marketing operating budget.
Qualifications, experience and attributes
A good first degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a reputable institution.
Minimum of eight (8) years’ post qualification experience. Proven track record in developing, leveraging, networking and managing relationships with high net-worth and institutional clients.
Ability to identify, develop and explore new sales channels; experience in motivating and managing corporate and agency sales force. Excellent business and commercial acumen, customer service orientation and knack for breaking new grounds.
Job Title: lCT Manager – ES00592
The ideal candidate will champion the articulation and development of overall Information Systems/Technology strategy to effectively support the Company’s goal of aligning its operational functions with information technology. He/she will also articulate and implement the Company’s IT strategy, work plan and programs, as well as, ensure optimisation of technology use In the Company’s bUSiness operations.
Specifically, the candidate will:
• Oversee the provision of IT support services to the business -units
• Establish and enforce IT policies and procedures that promote and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability ana secumy of corporate data and information
• Identify and manage relationships with service providers and ensure consistent adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee and coordinate efforts aimed at developing IT busmess solutions, and ensure optimal leverage of technology to effectively enable the company’s business operations, processes, and reporting.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and system that ensures timely and continuous system availability at all times
Qualifications. experience and attributes
A first degree in Computer Science/Engineering – or equivalent in any related discipline.
Relevant professional qualifications. (E.g MCSE, CISSP, CISA, OCP, MCP). Minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience of which two (2) years’ must have been in senior management positions. Demonstrable ability to contribute creatively to the development of IT strategies and procedures. Excellent knowledge of relevant IT facilities/infrastructure management processes and procedures. Knowledge of applicable software and hardware relevant to media publishing company. Experience of current business practices and operations, leading IT practice and metrics across Business & Technology dimensions
Method of Application
To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than
17 December 2010.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.