RS HUNTER (MARKETING MANAGER)

RS Hunter Limited is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Marketing Manager (Media & Entertainment)
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Barter Deals - Ensuring we have barter deals in key markets and are used to their full potential.
Working with the Commercial, Programming and Marketing teams to successfully implement events.
Create strong relationships with external promoters, media partners and sponsors in delivering events.
Creation and maintaining an up-to-date Marketing events calendar – working with all AM group on a regular basis.
Work closely with online and advertising manager to build the website as an effective sales and marketing tool.

Working on cross-functional Marketing projects in conjunction with the sales and programming to make marketing revenue target.
Merchandise and Branding materials - creation and sourcing of merchandise / branding materials with in allocated budget.
Organization of events
Organization of in house events Pan African Events – Responsibility for leveraging the pan African events on a local level and ensuring AM group are fully updated on all details.
Building relationships with the Pan-African teams and being first point of contact for the emerging markets group.

Requirements
6-7 years relevant experience
Seasoned professional
Preferably with previous Media experience
First class track record of strategic and commercial development of market leading brands
In-depth understanding of advertising sales process including: planning and traffic
Extensive experience in commercial modeling
Strong commercial acumen and budget management skills
Excellent IT & Technical skills (MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Business Objects)
Proven experience of managing teams to measurable commercial success, candidate will be able to encourage and support the production of exceptional creative content
Ability to develop, evaluate and recommend business options and deal structures
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to adapt communication styles
Willingness to travel extensively throughout Nigeria and the rest of Africa
Experience with marketing, events, advertising, distribution, sponsorship and sales
Relevant tertiary education
Hands-on approach to role
Experience of commercial development in Africa
Ability to consolidate information to a succinct level
Strong individual with a genuine passion for the industry
High impact communication/presentation skills
Ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Dedicated, ambitious and committed, willing to work the long hours required to get the job done
Excellent management skills and solid track record as good people manager.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs to: vacancy@rs-hunter.com using Job Title as the Subject of the mail.