Job Title:                     Brand and Communications Manager

Reports to:                 CEO

Industry:                      Information Technology

Location:                     Nigeria

Salary:                         Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

Duties:

• Provide high quality customer service, monitoring the delivery of the brand direction and recommending areas of improvement.
• Creating and implementing a long-term communication strategy, producing a yearly commercial calendar plan, liaising with the CEO and leadership team about marketing related issues, at the same time cultivating a positive working relationship with them.
• Acts as the brand's spokesperson with media relations. He/she formulates and implements public relations strategies, selects and manages communications with external agencies, as well as develops media marketing strategies and other non- campaign activities.
• In charge of providing strategic input and direction for the brand, developing style guides, templates, and other materials, developing non-campaign brands while keeping the company's vision, mission, and objectives in mind; and advising internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the brand

Competences Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in marketing and public relations.
• Highly motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, creative and innovative, and possess good time management skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, do market research and analyze results effectively, prioritize and influence stakeholders; understand the target market and its dynamics.
• Sound knowledge of the IT industry, products and services
• Negotiation & persuasion
• Analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Person Specifications

• B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Advertising, Communication, Finance, or any related field
• MBA, Masters' Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in advertising, marketing, or media buying is also required