Marketing Officer at Oludidit

Oludidit is a creative brand in Nigeria that produces gifts, stationery, and decor products using a mix of African and Western designs. Founded in 2012 by Banke Fasominu, a passionate hobby fast turned into a profitable business serving individuals, homes, and corporations with a clear vision to "Enrich lives by creating useful products that people love."

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Role Overview

• The sales and marketing officer, is to generate new business opportunities and play a vital role in enhancing the brand's market position through effective business development and brand strategies.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Drive increased revenue and profit generation to achieve business growth, by at least 20% annually
• Work with the sales and marketing lead to develop and implement effective marketing strategies to increase brand visibility, reach and desired market position.
• Conduct product demonstrations to showcase the unique features and benefits of our gift and stationery items.
• Utilize innovative techniques to engage customers and drive sales conversion.
• Implement control systems to monitor and optimize product inventory and sales performance.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the existing teams to develop compelling marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Provide valuable feedback to improve product development and enhance competitive offerings.
• Contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the company by achieving revenue targets.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in marketing and sales.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the organization's value by handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Initiate and maintain business relationships with all vendors (manufacturers, distributors and all middle men).
• Propose potential business deals and product distribution channels, by researching, contacting potential partners and exploring opportunities.
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements and projected financial earnings/expenditure by, evaluating options and resolving internal priorities, and subsequently make recommendations to the marketing lead.
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts, and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Manage the relationship with the customer pre and post payment, ensuring goods are delivered promptly

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Management, Business Administration or any relevant discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, in a similar managerial position is required
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate.

Key Competencies / Skills:

• Superb stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully pitching for new business
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Superb proposal writing and reporting Skills.

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2024.