Senior Associate Group Head at CMC Connect LLP - Abuja & Lagos

CMC Connect (Perception Managers), Nigeria’s leading Perception Management consulting firm recently relaunched as CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting). This transformation is to better capture the evolution and future of the PR industry in Nigeria.

Our Perception Consulting offering combines brand and reputation management strategy, public affairs and political lobbying, as well as political communication. This is designed to help clients navigate changing socio – economic and political dynamics in the Nigeria society and business landscape.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate Group Head

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 2 Openings

Position Overview

• The Senior Associate (SA) will be responsible for client management including strategy support, production of client deliverables and monitoring and analyzing PR issues. He/She will identify and oversee business development by overseeing and providing input on the production of decks and materials to present to potential clients.
• As a thought leader, the SA will develop the editorial calendar for their sector and write pieces/content for publication. The SA will be responsible for providing intelligence and analysis on market developments. The SA will build and maintain a current network of contacts in the government, business, civil society and among other key stakeholders.
• This position will be based in the CMC Connect LLP office in Lagos & Abuja respectively, and will report to the Associate Partner, Lagos and Abuja Operations.

What you will be doing:

• Support the growth and development of new business and expansion of CMC Connect LLP through the successful understanding, drafting and execution of RFPs
• Serve as strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging challenges and opportunities and providing relevant council
• Work with team in Lagos on proposals, deliverables and produce results in a timely manner.
• Produce client deliverables and see full execution from start to finish
• Support thought leadership in Lagos and Abuja offices.
• In partnership with team, prepare materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities;
• Provide day to day support for clients, including regular meetings, calls and briefings
• Train and onboard junior and mid-level team as the team expands
• Liaise with Associate Partner on the managing of roll-outs and all plans and assets for CMC Connect LLP and clients
• Identify relevant market and policy trends and pitch new business opportunities
• Oversee client budget management and forecasting, proactively address scope and delays in client invoice payment with CMC Connect LLP Abuja leadership
• Build relationships with Lagos and Abuja team to leverage and monetize the full suite of resources
• Track progress and report back results to Associate Partner based on agreed-upon metrics and achievement of business goals
• Manage and monitor the client relationship with the Abuja team

What You Will Need

• At least 5-7 years of experience in government, NGO or private firm leading work related to relevant service offerings.
• Forward thinker, ability to work in rapidly changing PR landscape and think/program across a variety of platforms, channels and audiences
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in PR business. Maintains an intimate understanding of the client’s business, priorities and competitive landscape
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – a positive approach with a self-starter attitude
• Stays knowledgeable about markets and sectors of PR business and stakeholders
• Excellent writing and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proactive approach, a willingness to take initiative and support the full team to drive business growth and results and anticipates what’s next to get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities
• Ability to work effectively with dynamic teams and across offices

Skill and Competencies
Client Work:

• Client facing
• Strategy support
• Project management and implementation
• Production of client deliverables
• Monitoring and analyzing business, public affairs and PR issues

Business Development:

• Support business development
• Develops pitch and oversee production of decks and materials

Thought Leadership:

• Develops editorial calendar for various sectors for publication
• Support in drafting thought leadership

Market Intelligence:

• Responsible for providing data and analysis on market developments and trends

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@cmcconnectbcw.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.