KPMG Nigeria Recruiting for Business Development / Marketing Manager

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KPMG's client, a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos is currently in the competent persons for the following position(s):

Job Title: Business Development/Marketing Manager
Reference: ES00591

Roles:
•   The ideal candidate will have oversight responsibility for business development and marketing activities in the Company.
•   He/she will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies with a view to increasing the Company's market share and profitability.

Specifically, the candidate will:
• Lead the business development initiatives of the Company for sustainable growth and development
• Create business opportunities and products through creativity and innovation, as well as convert leads into new business for the Company.
• Plan and implement the overall marketing strategy, as well as, co-ordinate marketing and sales efforts within the Company.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with clients and partners through marketing campaigns, events and partnerships.
• Lead the development of marketing budgets and manage the company's marketing operating budget.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
•   A good first degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a reputable institution.
•   Minimum of eight ( years' post qualification experience.
•   Proven track record in developing, leveraging, networking and managing relationships with high net-worth and institutional clients.
•   Ability to identify, develop and explore new sales channels; experience in motivating and managing corporate and agency sales force.
•   Excellent business and commercial acumen, customer service orientation and knack for breaking new grounds.

Method of Application:
To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your email and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 17th December, 2010.

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It is advisable to apply in time before the deadline.