MTN Nigeria: Senior Manager, Channel & Regional Marketing Operations

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company, and a top Telecom Service Provider in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria has job vacancies in the following positions:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Channel & Regional Marketing Operations
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting To: Chief Marketing officer
Job Description:
    * Develop marketing and communication strategy and planning;
    * Liaise with the sales team to identify key customer segments and develop a marketing communication plan that will support sales targets.
    * Manage a brand tracking programme that reports back on the image and reputation of MTN and provide timely and relevant feedback to enable the refinement and development of the channel marketing plans;
    * Define and implement communication strategies that will support a differentiated MTN brand and segment position that sets the organisation apart from the competition;
    * Identify the most effective channels to communicate MTN Brand and segments in the marketplace.
      Identify and implement opportunities to measure the impact of Trade Marketing activities.
    * Provide information to the customer regarding appropriate policies, procedures and operating practices; as well as competitor activities.
    * Build and maintain relationships with customer groups.
    * Participate in organisation of dealer forums
    * Drive brand affinity and localizing of the MTN brand at the Regional levels.
    * Co-ordinate the presence and relationship of MTNN with stakeholders and policy makers at the Regional levels through the RMMs.

Required Skills:
At least12 years work experience which includes:
    * 4 years management experience in a service industry and/ or cellular/ telecommunications and/ or operational management
    * 4 years marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods (FCMG) environment,
    * 2 years experience in account management

Qualification:
    * A first degree preferably in the social sciences Possession of MBA qualification will be an added advantage

Job Conditions:    
    * Tool of trade vehicle provided with driver Work is carried out mostly in the field A valid drivers license (Extensive local travel)
    * May be required to work extended hours / weekends
    * Need to attend Merchandise fairs to identify visibility materials that are unique

Application Deadline: 2nd February, 2011

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below:

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