Manager Brand Assets at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.

A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.

In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.

We are recuriting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Manager Brand Assets

Location: Lagos

Job description
Participates in the development of strategies, goals and objectives to enhance, sustain and build equity for the brand. Assists in the management and maintenance of resources, equipment and promotional materials. Represent the department and serves as the primary point of internal and external liaison

• ARS –Q1& Q2(to recur on a yearly basis)

Responsible for evolving the leveraging plans for all Brand Assets by interfacing with the various departments: PR, Acquisitions, Media, Digital, VAS, Asset Owners, Co-Sponsors/Partners etc.

• Arsenal Q2/Q3/Q4

Develops or assists with the development of operating policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and timely delivered projects.

• Big Brother Africa (BBA) Q2

Research potential Assets that will enhance the units strategy and the overall business objectives

• Nigeria’s Got Talent (NGT) Sponsorship platform

Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations

• MTV/Airtel Musical Tour Q3/Q4

Responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and monitors logistical interfacing of all Brand Assets

• Leadership & Thought (Strategic Alliance): A Night of Influence Q3

Reporting assets and determine measurement for assets.
Assists in the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, and problem resolution

• Experiential activations& Events linked to big product/campaign launches

Prepares and maintains weekly/monthly calendar of scheduled activities for unit; keeps appropriate personnel informed of calendar changes. Review and evaluates projects, and assists in developing or modifying programs to increase operational penetration and cost-effectiveness.

• Tactical and corporate event sponsorships

Manages and coordinates operational activities including venue scheduling, menu planning, equipment needs and associated services. Identify any leveraging suitable sponsorships opportunities for national roll out to help project brand visibility / generate ROI. Activate/Execute agreed platforms in line with objectives and brand guidelines.

• Support Regional activation initiatives

Oversees and coordinates the activities of multiple contractors, vendors, and suppliers; monitors and controls contracts for compliance, cost-effectiveness, quality, and adherence to specifications and stipulated standards. Supervises catered events at national and regional/zonal levels.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills
• A recognized university degree
• Good Degree from the Humanities and the social sciences

Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)

• Local market knowledge and experience will be a key requirement
• College degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field with at least 1 year at management level. .

Other requirements (Behavioural etc.)

• Achieving Business Success
• Delighting the customers
• Displaying Entrepreneurial Spirit

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online