Chief Marketing Officer (Abuja)

Our client is a leading IT Training Establishment in Nigeria. The company has excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions Development & Services. In its over 20 years of successful existence, the company has graduated over 50,000 students at its CPN-accredited IT Training Centres located in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kano and other cities nationwide. To achieve its expansion drive, the Company is now seeking to recruit a Chief Marketing Officer.

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Our client is a leading IT Training Establishment in Nigeria. The company has excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions Development & Services. In its over 20 years of successful existence, the company has graduated over 50,000 students at its CPN-accredited IT Training Centres located in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kano and other cities nationwide. To achieve its expansion drive, the Company is now seeking to recruit a Chief Marketing Officer.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of Marketing Plans to achieve sales and market share objectives in accordance with management Business Plans.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive and fully integrated annual marketing plans, including targets and metrics in accordance with Management’s Annual Business Plan. Develop marketing strategies and serve as primary strategy advisor to the business units. Work with appropriate team members to create and execute winning strategies for all key segments. Ensure teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators. Conduct strategic research in support of the company's designated market sectors and explore new growth market. Develop and implement strategies to expand existing market penetration and enter new markets. Develop new value driven strategies for approaching and cultivating potential markets. Monitor and control the company’s wide marketing activities, expenses, results and other metrics. Oversee the company’s Social Media presence, media, and public relations functions.

Skills and Competencies

Must have at least intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be a competent social media and Zoom Conference App/Platform user for Business Strong negotiation skills. Strong Emotional Intelligence Skills. Good communications and Business Result-oriented aptitude. Good problem-solving skills.

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years post-NYSC experience in Core Marketing Management in a company with a minimum of Two Billion Naira Annual Turnover in ICT, Consumer goods, or financial services industry with at least 3 years as head of function. A first degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related course Possession of MBA is an advantage.