• Application Deadline:
• Position: Brand Communications Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

About the Job

• We are offering an exciting opportunity as a Brands Communications Manager who will support brand teams across portfolios and help in developing world class creative assets across traditional and digital channels. 


• He or she is an amazing storyteller, with an eye for creativity and is a connoisseur of pop culture. 


• He / she will play a role in shaping a new agenda for communication excellence and embed a new IMC framework within the Company 


• The Brand Communications Manager is an excellent communicator, with appreciable experience working with creative agencies, PR agencies, and in brand management. 


• He or she can take ownership for content development and understands the end-to-end process of developing content from conception to execution and production, as well as authoring case studies in collaboration with brand teams where required. 

Key Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for developing through the line marketing communications campaigns for brands across allotted portfolios and brands


• Works closely with brand teams and creative agencies in concept development, ideation, and communication strategy alignment with broader commercial objectives of the company


• Regularly shares case studies, and supports the Head of Comms and Marketing Capabilities in designing and deploying capability building programmes for the marketing team 


• Collaborates with the media, strategy, and planning teams to provide monthly and quarterly competitive reviews on brands within the category, while also looking beyond beverages to inspire the marketing team 


• Has full operational responsibility for supervising, aligning and approving tactical campaigns, while ensuring and embedding creativity as a core capability within the organisation

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class upper or 2nd Class lower with a Master's Degree in Social Sciences.


• A Masters’ degree in any of the following will be an added advantage (Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications, Mass Communications or an MBA with a marketing specialization) 


• APCON or NIMN certification is also an added advantage. 

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years post NYSC experience working in roles related to brand management, marketing communications and copywriting. 


• Experience in developing award winning campaigns, preferably experience as a copywriter or account planner.


• Work experience in a creative agency is an added advantage


• Sound knowledge of regulatory environment in advertising 


• An analytical mindset, with strong presentation skills and an ability to clearly articulate and present ideas. 

Knowledge:

• Advertising 


• Campaign Planning 


• Communication Strategy


• Marketing Communications 

Skills:

• Stakeholder Management


• Ability to connect broadly


• Storytelling and Creativity 


• Ability to give clear and concise feedback 


• Fluent English, needed for interaction (reading, written, spoken)


• Strong communication skills-m Oral and written 


• Leadership skills


• Spontaneity 

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and benefits.


• Paid time off


• Employee mental health assistance programme


• Medical insurance for employees, spouses and children.


• Life insurance


• Vehicle insurance


• Attractive pension scheme


• Grants for car ownership


• Flexible work arrangement


• Free onsite crèche


• Recreational facilities e.g. swimming pool, tennis court.