Chief Marketing Officer at Global Profilers

Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; Our client, an e-Commerce and Logistics Internet Company, currently seeks the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief Marketing Officer

Ref: 527
Location: Lagos
Category: Marketing, Advertising, PR (Lagos)
Sector: Services
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose

• Build and manage the entire marketing team (sales, business development, SEO/SEM, offline marketing, PR, social media, etc) and oversee the marketing budget.

Responsibilities

• Execute the overall strategic marketing plan.
• Be a member of the senior management team and help guide the strategic direction of the Nigerian marketing organization.
• Manage 3+ other senior level resources and 20+ person overall team over time. Currently team is about 5+ strong.
• Refine and implement the marketing and sales strategy with specific focus on driving membership growth, brand awareness, and usage.
• Design and implement integrated online and offline marketing strategies and campaigns across Nigeria.
• Work with development and product teams to integrate marketing needs into the company's website.
• Compile, interpret, and report key metrics tied to specific marketing campaigns.
• Serve a key role to shape general corporate strategy.
• Assist and engage in business development activities with potential regional partners.
• Understand and evaluate competitive position with respect to new entrants in the space

Qualification and Experience

Expectations/Qualities:

• 10+ years experience in consumer marketing and strategic development at a leading internet, retail or consumer goods company.
• Entrepreneurial experience at a similar stage company
• Experience executing and managing multi-pronged marketing campaigns including: online marketing, product marketing, brand management, public relations, direct marketing, and business development.
• Experience overseeing market research and product development.
• Experience building and growing a successful marketing organization.
• MBA from at top institution preferred but not a requirement given the right experience
• Local experience is highly desirable.
• Some experience in the shipping, logistics, or customer service industry a plus, but not required.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective marketing-related writing skills
• Initiative to work in the fast paced start-up environment.
• Superior analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online