Commercial Director (Media) at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our Client is one of Nigeria's media companies operating at the fore front of media in Africa, with activities spanning EXCLUSIVE content and distribution of specialised licensed programmes. Due to massive growth and expansion they are seeking the services of spontaneous Commercial Director who would carry out the below deliverables.

Job Title: Commercial Director (Media)

Location: Lagos

Summary of Roles and Typical Job Activities for COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

• The Commercial Director International takes ownership of all Commercial activities of the Group and advice management on all Commercial operations.
• Lead the planning and execution of all commercial activities and strategies for the organization and all its subsidiaries. This includes product planning, market research, pricing, distribution, advertising, and public relations.
• Responsible for attainment of the group’s marketing and sales revenue budgets
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the commercial development of the company.
• Duties and responsibilities also include formulating policies, managing daily marketing and sales operations
• The Commercial Director provides the leadership, management, strategy and vision necessary to enhance revenue growth of the Company and ensure growth of client and asset base
• Essentially, the Commercial Director is responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass revenue budget, profitability, cash flow as well as business goals and objectives

Education and / Experience

• First Degree with Higher degrees/MBA/ Professional Certification or training; or equivalent combination of education and minimum of 10 years’ experience in Business Strategy & Development, Sales and Commercial Planning, 5 of which must have been spent in a similar role, preferably in a media industry.
• Experience in sport & media marketing is very key!

Skills and Competencies

• Sound Business Acumen
• Sales Expert
• Aptitude with Figures
• Ability to build a long lasting commercial relationships
• Risk Management Skills
• Business and Management principles knowledge
• Tendering and negotiation knowledge with applicable laws & regulations
• Good project and time management skills
• Strong business strategy and analytical skills
• Planning & organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Access to Business contacts is highly required
• Age Bracket: below 50 years Pay Package: Open. Job Group: Senior Mgt. Level

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2014

Mode of Application:
Qualified candidates should please forward CVs to: [email protected] using Commercial Director as subject of mail. Only experienced and qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.