Country Manager - Nigeria and West Africa Job at Navitas Group

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Job Title: Country Manager – Nigeria and West Africa  

Location: Nigeria  

Employer: Navitas Group

Job description: The Country Manager – West Africa will manage the day to day and strategic operations of the Navitas Nigeria Office.  The role will be based in Lagos and will aim to achieve the business objectives of each business unit active in the region with a direct report to Group Marketing.  The overall objective of the position is to take a leadership role in market development, market diversification and growth.  The role requires a practical knowledge of marketing within the international education environment, and specifically student recruitment for study abroad.

Desired Skills and Experience:

•   Relevant tertiary level qualification/s and/or significant marketing experience

•   Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits including an eye for detail and for new recruitment activities

•   Demonstrate a proven ability to initiate and implement marketing strategies and sales tactics which have made a significant contribution to sustainable business growth

•   Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and communication skills

•   Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g. in hours and content), including a willingness to occasionally work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and abroad

•   Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications

•   Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player

•   Demonstrate proven ability to organise own workload and cope with simultaneous demands

•   Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities and to take responsibility for decisions and outcomes

Desirable criteria:

•   International study experience

•   International work experience in the education / language sector

•   Possess extensive knowledge of overseas education systems

What we offer:

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.  The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Nigeria and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.

Please register your interest by completing the online application form by 5pm on Monday 26th May 2014.

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