Position: Marketing executives
company: Scentimental Supplies Nigeria Ltd
location: Lagos
fulltime
contact: samuelmike77@gmail.com or call 08084080842

planning;
advertising;
public relations;
event organisation;
product development;
distribution;
sponsorship;
research.

The work is often challenging and fast-paced.


Marketing executives may also be known as marketing officers or coordinators.
Responsibilities

Marketing executives contribute to and develop integrated marketing campaigns. Tasks can involve:

liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;
communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;
sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press or on the radio;
managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs;
writing and proofreading copy;
liaising with designers and printers;
organising photo shoots;
arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
maintaining and updating customer databases;
organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;
sourcing and securing sponsorship;
conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;
contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;
managing budgets;
evaluating marketing campaigns;
monitoring competitor activity;
supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.

Salary fixed and commission

The work can be stressful when meeting tight deadlines, juggling various projects at any one time and relying on external suppliers, but it can also be very rewarding.
A formal dress code and working environment is usual.
Travel within a working day can be frequent. Absence from home overnight may be occasionally required. Depending on the organisation, the role may demand international travel.

You will need to show:

communication and interpersonal skills;
analytical skills;
the ability to use initiative;
the capacity to work under pressure;
creativity;
drive;
flexibility;
numeracy;
teamwork;
influencing and negotiation skills;
oral and written skills;
business awareness;
IT literacy.

Work experience

Gaining relevant pre-entry work experience is very helpful, either via vacation work, placements, job shadowing or part-time work. Some of the larger employers may offer students paid summer placements. Any job that offers experience of sales, customer service, market research or public relations will be helpful for marketing roles.
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Deadline 24 Oct 2016