On 9/3/07, Fanen Acho - Superbrands <
fanen.acho@superbrands.com> wrote:
Dear All
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Fanen Acho
Superbrands Nigeria
Career Opportunities at Superbrands Nigeria
Superbrands is the world’s largest and leading independent arbiter of brands and branding. We identify, recognize, celebrate and effectively promote exceptional brands worldwide.
Currently in 78 countries, including the key global markets, we have worked with about 5,000 brands, continuously providing a platform on which they can build on their exceptional performance as leading brands. We provide this platform through invitation-only yearly programmes for brands that emerge the most highly graded by thought leaders in brand management, marketing, media, research, policy and the academia.
We promote these leading brands through a bouquet of products and services which include PR/Media activities, leveraging of the Superbrands Status Seal, Tribute & Knowledge events and the Superbrands book, which is the cornerstone of the programme.
Rapid growth in our Nigerian office has opened up new career opportunities. . Superbrands is now seeking to attract only exceptional, talented and ambitious young professionals to fill the following positions:
1. Manager, Brands & Business
Description
You be responsible for managing the entire sales process – from ‘first brand contact’, through securing participating brands for the year’s programme to working closely with these brands for the duration of the programme. In addition, you will be involved in general business management functions. Top performers will be offered a fast track to senior management responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Planning and execution of yearly marketing and sales programmes
* Provision of strategic advice to partner brands
* Managing relationships with prospective and partner brands
* Sales management and coordination
* General Business Management
The Person
* A good first degree (an MBA or advanced degree will be an advantage)
* At least 3 years experience in IMC, Sales or Brand Management
* Professional proficiency in sales management and Relationship Management
* Working knowledge of brand management
* Professional Proficiency in Strategic Planning and ability to use advanced strategy tools
* Not more than 30 years old
2. Senior Executive, Enterprise Support
You will be responsible for handling the financial and administrative aspects of the business. This will primarily involve financial planning & reporting, human resource management and logistics management. Top performers will be offered a fast track to senior management responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Financial Planning and reporting
* Human Resource Management
* Logistics – managing logistics personnel
* Financial transaction management
* Interface with vendors, suppliers and other third parties
The Person
* A good degree in accounting
* 1-2 years experience in finance/ accounting
* Most be proficient in the use of Peachtree, Microsoft Excel and MS Access
* Adept at financial planning and reporting
* Must have good organisational skills
* Excellent project management skills
* Not more than 30 years old
3. Senior Executive, Corporate Communications
Description
You will be responsible for managing the reputation of the company and manage all editorial activities. You will also manage communications both within Superbrands Nigeria and Superbrands’ global offices. Top performers will be offered a fast track to senior management responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Manage Corporate Communications & Media Relations
* Coordinate editorial team for the Superbrands Nigeria book
* Manage book development process
* Provide editorial support for all
The Person
* A good first degree
* 2 or 3 years experience in Marketing Communications (experience in PR will be an advantage)
* Can develop & execute compelling PR strategy
* Experience with Corporate Communications & Media Relations
* Must have exceptional writing & editorial skills
* Personable with high human relational aptitude
* Not more than 30 years old
4. Senior Executive, Intelligence & Knowledge Management
Description
You will be responsible for managing the brand grading and valuation process – research, grading, collation & and analysis ranking and selection; providing relevant need-based research reports across portfolios. Internally, you will be responsible for managing our knowledge base and coordinate all professional development initiatives. Top performers will be offered a fast track to senior management responsibility.
Responsibilities
o Brand grading and valuation, collation, ranking, selection
o Generate relevant professional research reports across the organisation
o Managing relationships with research and knowledge partners
o Tracking, monitoring and documenting trends and developments within the Nigerian brandscape to update our internal knowledge base
o Coordinate all research efforts
o Plan and coordinate professional development efforts
The Person
o Conversant with both qualitative and quantitative research methods, methodologies & tools
o High analytical aptitude
o Numerate and extremely good with numbers- especially statistics
o Impressive business writing and reporting skills
o Proficiency with dbase management systems and research software
o At least 2 years in a research function
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