Marketing Manager / Officer at Navitas (Lagos Based)

Navitas is a leading global education provider that delivers an extensive range of educational services to over 80,000 students through more than 120 colleges in 27 countries.

Nigeria is one of our largest recruitment markets for international students looking to study at University in Canada, USA, UK & Australia.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Marketing Manager / Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Overview and objectives of the position:

• The role will significantly contribute to the day to day and strategic operations of the Navitas Nigeria & West Africa Office.
• Focusing on sales and marketing opportunities in a predominantly business to business environment, the Marketing Officer / Manager will assist in the management, develop and implementation of the regional Strategic Sales & Marketing Plan.
• The role will enhance opportunities for new market development, market diversity and program implementation by providing a focus for more cost effective penetration, interaction and communication within the market and the distribution network through a Nigerian based sales & marketing function.
• The Nigeria Marketing Officer / Manager will be based in Abuja and will aim to achieve the business objectives of each business unit active in the region with a direct report to the Country Manager - Nigeria & West Africa.

Key result areas:
Business Development (20%):

• Through market research activities identify demand for Navitas products & services in new and existing markets within the northern region of Nigeria.
• Assist in the development and/or improvement of Navitas products & services.
• Assessment of new and existing stakeholders (agents, government organisations, etc) within the region.

Sales (35%):

• Participate in market development activities including travel and promotion of the company’s products and services to agents, sponsorship bodies and potential students/candidates.
• Prepare sales forecasts through the analysis of market trends.
• Compile sales figures relating to market volume and share of market.
• Enquiry management - agents, students & potential clients.

Marketing (20%):

• Develop an appropriate marketing strategy and manage implementation within new and existing regions.
• Promote the company, actions and products by undertaking necessary and appropriate liaison with various external stakeholders including both government and non-government agencies.
• Control the preparation and release of publicity in accordance with established policies and procedures and maintain good relations with press, radio, television and other media.
• Provide monthly reports on all aspects of marketing activity, including student recruitment targets, promotional activities, expenditure, competitor activity, market trends & issues.

Financial (5%):

• Prepare budgets and forecasts associated with Navitas products/services.
• Day to day management of marketing budget for the region and evaluate the effectiveness of products and strategies.

General (20%):

• Ensure effective implementation of agreed sales and marketing strategy.
• Manage and coordinate the day to day operations of the Nigeria Office.
• Provide administrative & logistical support when required.
• Work with Navitas Group Marketing, printers and others to develop promotional materials.
• Maintain and monitor stocks of promotional materials.
• Process requests for agency agreements with potential agents, in accordance with Navitas policy and procedures.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential:

• Possess a Bachelor's / tertiary degree level qualification and / or marketing experience
• High Level English skills
• Demonstrate high level interpersonal communication skills inclusive of writing, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and abroad
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development to enhance skills and abilities
• Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative
• Be self-motivated and good organiser
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
• Willingness to undertake international travel

Desirable:

• International study experience
• Possess knowledge of international Education Services Industry and overseas education system

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2015.

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