Group Head (Client Service) at First Katalyst Marketing

First Katalyst Marketing - We commenced business in 2012 and within that time, and with a highly experienced staff, we have demonstrated our capability as a go-to agency for top-notch marketing solutions. we have driven business growth for many businesses across nigeria, west africa, the uae and the uk.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head (Client Service)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We Urgently Require qualified and competent Candidate to fill in the position of Group Head (Client Service) who will be responsible for Developing and implementing marketing communications plans that drive the demand for company products and responsible for the overall management of the Company’s Corporate Communications department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the development and execution of global marketing communications initiatives including product launches, sales collateral, tradeshows, campaigns, social site presence, company website, public relations, internal communication, regulatory communications and corporate events.
• Establish, own and drive a strategic internal and external communications strategy that positively affects employees’ and customers’ understanding, engagement and commitment with the result of an even stronger connection to the company and leads to a return on investment.
• Ensure new communication campaigns and programs are aimed at reaching sales targets.
• Manage brand delivery and consistency across all markets for all product lines.
• Build and manage the corporate communications budget.
• Actively lead, build and manage the Corporate Communications team including graphics designers, corporate communications specialists, media specialists and copy writers to produce high quality publications and materials on time and within budget.
• Determine projects which should be completed internally and externally. Manage relationships with outside vendors as necessary.
• Drive continual process improvements and implement best practices to manage projects efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with managers in Marketing, Business Development and Sales.
• Be the driving force in the development of the work ethic, culture and values of the Corporate Communications group. Through personal example, establish the style and approach which meets overall company values and expectations.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key reporters/editors from health trade and media.
• Manage complex contract negotiation and work with legal counsel as required.

Education & Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Business related field
• Minimum of 8 years experience in marketing communications in high tech and managing a Marketing Communications team (Preferably in BTL Marketing)
• Experience successfully building, coaching, and motivating high performing teams
• Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills
• Strong business analytics, relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization
• Exercises a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas to summarize complex issues.
• Business related computer skills including knowledge with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and Cover Letters to: yinka@firstkatalystmarketing.com using the job title as the Subject of the mail.