Head, Sales and Marketing at Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC) Limited

Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC) Limited is a vibrant and innovative company committed to the goal of developing human capital in organisations for exceptional business results. We build organisations to achieve optimum performance by developing their human capacity to peak productivity levels. We are committed to excellence, service & integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Head, Sales and Marketing

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Summary/Objective

• The head of sales and marketing position is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets by performing the following duties;

Essential Function

• Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
• Develops and manages sales/marketing operating budgets.
• Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.
• Develops and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
• Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.
• Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
• Oversees and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
• Monitors competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
• Guides preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management.
• Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.
• Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product.
• Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
• Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.
• Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.
• Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Reviews and analyzes sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
• Directs product research and development.

Preferred Education and Experience

• B.Sc in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration.
• Three (3) years of related experience in sales and marketing.
• Master’s degree in sales, marketing or business administration. (Added Advantage)
• Proficiency in digital marketing

Competencies:

• Business Acumen, highly entrepreneurial
• Communication Proficiency.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Leadership.
• Presentation Skills.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Results Driven.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Technical Capacity.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]