• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Marketing Communications



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and managing comprehensive marketing communications strategies that increase the visibility, impact, and reach of the organization’s brand and products.


• This role involves overseeing all online and offline communications initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals, and optimizing efforts to generate high-probability sales leads.


• The Marketing Communications Manager will collaborate with various departments, lead a team, manage external communications partners, and ensure the effective promotion of the company’s brand across all media channels.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement creative marketing communication strategies and campaigns to enhance the organization's brand and product visibility in the marketplace.


• Design communication plans that generate high-quality leads and position the brand to achieve strategic marketing goals.


• Develop and execute digital marketing strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance brand positioning, and reach the target audience optimally.

Campaign Management:

• Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, ensuring they align with the company’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.


• Monitor the performance of all marketing communications campaigns, analyze industry trends, and generate feedback for areas requiring immediate attention.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the Communications Unit, coordinating efforts across branches and locations to ensure optimal campaign execution.


• Motivate and mentor team members to enhance their skills, ensuring a collaborative team spirit that drives the achievement of organizational objectives.


• Support the professional development of the team, ensuring continuous improvement in their marketing communications expertise.

Brand Management:

• Continuously manage and improve the company’s brand perception both internally and externally, ensuring alignment with organizational values.


• Plan and execute brand engagement activities through digital and physical media, ensuring the brand stays top-of-mind for customers.


• Ensure high-quality, engaging content is developed for all online and offline marketing channels.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the communications budget, ensuring campaigns and plans are executed within budget and deadlines.


• Coordinate with external communication consultants, agencies, and vendors to achieve goals within the allocated budget.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, HR, client experience, and other internal departments to ensure integrated marketing communication efforts and campaigns align with business goals.


• Provide strategic support to other teams to ensure marketing communications efforts align with the overall customer experience and sales objectives.

Media Relations & Event Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with media and PR contacts to ensure positive coverage and heightened brand visibility.


• Oversee event marketing and communications activities, ensuring impactful promotion of the organization’s initiatives through various channels.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Provide regular reports on the performance of marketing campaigns, including return on investment (ROI), key performance indicators (KPIs), and feedback on areas for improvement.


• Use analytics and data-driven insights to continuously optimize communications strategies and campaigns.

Crisis Communication:

• Manage the company’s response to communication crises, maintaining calm and control while delivering clear, concise, and strategic responses.


• Ensure all internal and external communication aligns with the organization’s values and protects the company’s reputation during high-pressure situations.


• Any other task as assigned by the line manager

Qualification / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Public Relations, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing communications or a similar role.


• Strong knowledge of marketing tools, digital media, and traditional communications channels.


• Proven experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies across diverse media.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing team.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high level of attention to detail and aesthetics.


• Solid understanding of event marketing, media relations, and brand management.


• Proven project management, time management, and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong ability to maintain calm and strategic thinking under high-pressure situations.


• Expertise in budget management and delivering results within tight financial constraints.


• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.


• Demonstrated commitment to achieving non-stop success and flexibility in adapting to changing business environments.