Engagement Manager Job at Upstream Nigeria

Started by jobnavy, Jul 20, 2012, 11:01 PM

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Job Title: Engagement Manager

Job ID: 2012-1490

Category: Engagement

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Company: Upstream Nigeria

Overview:

•   The position reports to the Head of Engagement Management in the Mobile Operator Business Unit.

•   We are looking for candidates who are willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.

•   It is a key role liaising between the client and Upstream's internal execution capabilities – ensuring the timely and successful delivery of complex mobile marketing campaigns throughout the world.

•   This role is ideal for a candidate with high potential who wishes to be rewarded for outstanding performance, while having the opportunity to gain valuable international business experience on large mobile marketing projects.

The role involves:

•   Partnering with clients to deliver strategic interactive solutions

•   Managing client relationships and expectations

•   Working with department managers to provide client deliverables

•   Ensuring the delivery of key projects on time and on budget

•   Developing technical and marketing concepts to meet client requirements

•   Negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers

•   Guiding strategic implementation of recommendations

•   Identifying and stewarding client/brand objectives and needs

•   Enthusiastically representing Upstream's strategy and creativity

•   Liaising with worldwide partners

•   Preparing and defending business cases

•   Assisting with RFP responses and proposal writing

The position will be based out of Lagos, Nigeria with extensive travelling according to project requirements.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be bright, ambitious, self-driven, hard-working and flexible, and have the following qualifications:

•   Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

•   Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation

•   Excellent written and spoken communication skills

•   Strong quantitative, analytical and computer skills

•   Very good educational background, preferably in a numerate discipline

•   Attention to detail

•   Tech-savvy and comfortable in a field that combines elements of multiple disciplines (technology, marketing, mass psychology)

•   International perspective and culture

Other Key Considerations:

•   5+ year's of work experience in the fields of consulting, marketing, telecoms or information technology

•   MBA or postgraduate business degree (or like experience) a plus

•   Experience with budget management and cost control

•   Business development or account management experience

•   Understanding of Mobile, Web, and online advertising

•   Marketing thinking and creative capability

Salary & Benefits:

•   The opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class business environment

•   Exciting and challenging work at the cutting edge of marketing and technology

•   International career development prospects

•   Competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits

How To Apply:

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

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Engagement Manager Job