A Footwear Manufacturing Company involved in the production, sales and marketing of footwear products, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Sales and Marketing
Location: Lagos
Reports to: General Manager
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Generate qualified sales leads and close deals, network and generate sales revenue.
- Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including online, electronic media, and direct maiL
- Develops and recommends positioning and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-terrn market share, Establishes and maintains consistent corporate image through all products lines, promotional materials, and events.
- Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
- Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
- Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
- Reviews and analyzes sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience
- The candidate must have a first degree or equivalent in marketing, business administration or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience, 5 of which should be at a managerial level.
- Professional Certificate in related field is an added advantage.
- Sales and marketing experience in a footwear company is desirable but not compulsory.
Key Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Planning and organizing
- Attention to detail and time management
- Decision-making
- Communication skills
- Influence and leading
- Team work.
- Conflict management.
Application Closing Date
8th May, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter's and Comprehensive CV's to:
[email protected]