Head, Sales and Marketing

A Footwear Manufacturing Company involved in the production, sales and marketing of footwear products, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Sales and Marketing
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: General Manager

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
• Develops and manages sales/marketing operating budgets.
• Generate qualified sales leads and close deals, network and generate sales revenue.
• Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including online, electronic media, and direct maiL
• Develops and recommends positioning and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-terrn market share, Establishes and maintains consistent corporate image through all products lines, promotional materials, and events.
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
• Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
• Reviews and analyzes sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate must have a first degree or equivalent in marketing, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience, 5 of which should be at a managerial level.
• Professional Certificate in related field is an added advantage.
• Sales and marketing experience in a footwear company is desirable but not compulsory.

Key Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail and time management
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Influence and leading
• Team work.
• Conflict management.