Communication Marketing Manager at RS Hunter Limited

At RS Hunter, we believe our clients have the resources, what we do is to galvanise, advice, and partner with our clients to understand the peculiarities of their businesses and then offer the best HR solutions and strategies that work.Our objective is to focus on creating an overall people driven value through training, expert HR advisory services and value enhancement to our clientsin small business medium sector range while providing support to larger organisations in the areas of recruitment and executive selection

Our reason for focusing on these areas is because we believe that economies are driven primarily by small businesses. These are the engine rooms of thriving economies and we want our services to be the fuels that enable the engine to run at optimal capacity for the best possible performance.

RS Hunter is managed by a team of professionals who have had several years of experiencehandling the Human Resource function in a variety of industries ranging from Banking, FMCG’s, Engineering, Maritime and Aviation within Nigeria and along the West African coast and would be a good resource to any organisation looking to start up or enhance their business from the people perspective in these areas.

RS Hunter Limited is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Communication Marketing Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose
As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Communication Marketing Manager will report to the CEO and assume a strategic role in planning, developing and implementation of all Signal Alliance marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for chapters in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Directs the efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations staff and coordinates at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of:
• Comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the Organization’s image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications; and,
• All Organization marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, client acquisition and so forth.
• Ensure articulation of Organization’s desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the Organization, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Organization publications.
• Coordinate media interest in the Organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Act as the Organization’s representative with the media.
• Coordinate the appearance of all Organization print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, etc.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist chapters in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities.
• Provide counsel to chapters on marketing, communications and public relations.
• Ensure that the Organization regularly conducts relevant market research and coordinate and oversee this activity. Monitor trends.
• Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events.

Planning and budgeting

• Responsible for the achievement of marketing/communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives. Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and objectives and report progress to the CEO.
• Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing/communications/public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
• Recommend short- and long-term Organization goals and objectives to the CEO.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the marketing/communications/public relations function.
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing, communications and public relations, and governance, [and the specific business of the Organization and use this information to help the Organization operate with initiative and innovation.

Organizational strategy
Work with senior staff, other staff to:

• Develop and maintain a strategic perspective -- based on marketplace and constituent needs and satisfaction -- in organizational direction, program and services, and decision-making; and, ensure the overall health and vitality of the Organization.
• Help make sure that the Organization’s philosophy, mission and vision are pertinent and practiced throughout the organization.
• Develop and coordinate means to seek regular input from the Organization’s key constituencies regarding the quality of programs and services and the Organization’ relevance.
• Help formulate and administer policies to ensure the integrity of the Organization.
• Act as an internal consultant to bring attention and solutions to institutional priorities.

Managing

• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel.
• Recruit, train, appraise, supervise, support, develop, promote and guide employees.
• Ensure effective management within the marketing, communications and public relations function, with provision for succession.
• Design, support and oversee cross-functional teams throughout the Organization.
• Effectively enable staff to take action on behalf of the Organization by:
• transmitting the Organization’s values, vision and direction;
• engaging client in the meaning of the Organization;
• respecting and using the skills, expertise, experience and insight when carrying out duties.
• communicating which includes helping client transform information into knowledge and learning;
• anticipating conflicts and facilitating resolution; engaging client in process as well as tasks; encouraging client use their solutions,
• practice their authority, and accept their responsibility; modeling behavior; and coaching clients to success

Desired Skills and Experience.

• BSC in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
• 5 + years’ experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the IT Industry.
• Membership in IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) and IABC

Application Closing Date:
11th June, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send CVs to: [email protected]

Note:The job title "Communication Marketing Manager' should be the subject matter of your application.