April 20, 2011

HEWORLD JOBS OPPORTUNITIES: April 20,2011

CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (LAGOS)


Our client, one of Nigeria’s leading media agencies, is at the forefront of efforts to build world-class brands within the West African sub-region. A highly professional approach and excellent knowledge  of diverse media environments ensure that the agency consistently provides it clients and media partners with the expertise needed to outpace the competition. To fuel its ongoing drive for growth and expansion, talented and professionals are needed urgently for the following positions:
 
MANAGER, BUYING AND CONTROL – LMA/111/MBC
Reporting to the Director, Buying and Control, you will achieve media cost proximity with leading media independents and oversee the media monitoring function to set compliance standards. You will also manage the process by which media suppliers receive  prompt and timely payment for services rendered.
Degree qualified in the Sciences, Mathematics or Communication, with a minimum of five years in media buying in leading media independent or advertising agency, ideally, your track record will include experience overseeing a buying function with direct involvement in negotiating best value from media owners or developing new media channels. Strong leaderships and managerial skills will be complemented by superior organizational ability. Candidates with strong finance and project management background will have an advantage.
MANAGER, RESEARCH – LMA/11/MR
Reporting to he Director Research & Technology, you will oversee the activities of the unit in providing cross functional advisory and management support to account teams, for data sourcing, analyses and publication of advertising media and consumer research.
Degree qualified in the Sciences, Mathematics or Communication, with a minimum of five years experience leading high value research projects independently within multinational clients. Your knowledge of market research methodologies, especially in the areas of Brand Health Measurement and exposure to continuous tracking studies like brand tracks and media diaries will be essential. Good communication skills should be balanced with an ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential data.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE PLANNING
Reporting to the Manager, Planning, you will be responsible for providing functional support (i.e account planning and buying) to service teams working on specific brands.
Degree qualified in the Sciences, Mathematics or Communication, with a minimum of 4 years cognate experience in account management, client service, marketing communications, media or research preferably gained from a reputable advertising or marketing communications/media agency. Sound analytical ability and strong interpersonal skills are essential. More importantly, you must be articulate and have the personal enthusiasm and eagerness to learn needed to thrive in a knowledge-drive n organization.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE AND EXECUTIVE FINANCE
Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be involved in financial accounting, budgeting and management reporting while providing support to other areas of the business.
Degree- qualified in Accounting or Business Administration with professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) for the senior executive role; you will aloes have between 2 and 4 years experience in a marketing communications company, media agency  or similar service-oriented organization. You will be a factors that drive financial performance.
These positions offer excellent remuneration and career opportunities  to the right candidates. They will appeal to people who would like to be at the forefront of development in a dynamic and vibrant organization that places equal emphasis on strong organizational performance and personal growth and development.
MODE OF APPLICATION
To apply, please send your resume and current salary details, quoting the appropriate reference to The Head, Staffing Services Group, Human Edge Limited. 10.12 Adenubi Cloise Behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church, off toyin street, Ikeja, Lagos. TEL: 234-1-7403723, 234-07028193892
Online applications should be sent to: recruitment@heworld.com

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