Graduate Public Relations Officer

The Supermart.ng marketing manager manages the day to day sales &marketing activities of the organization and long term marketing strategy for the company. The goal is to build and lead a highly-effective, performance driven marketing and sales team that will develop and execute on new concepts, business models, channels and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Our Public Relations officer seeks to gain awareness and positive image for a company and its offerings without an exchange of money.
• Our PR officer is the contact person for all media and non-media inquiries and external communications.

Job Description

• The successful candidate will manage and grow our presence in local and international radio, TV and other publications by helping define and executing on a public relations strategy.
• This is an exciting role for an outgoing, independent, self-starter person who has a background in Marketing, Press and Public Relations.
• The successful candidate will also be our primary contact with external press and be in charge of outbound communications.

Responsibilities

• Writing external communications and press releases
• Representing our company at conferences and events
• Representing company in interviews on Radio and TV
• New business development with media
• Business Development - As the job demands be also responsible for business development and sales

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required
• Good ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Very well organized with the ability to multi task and prioritize workload in a very busy & fast paced environment
• Demonstrate a strong pro-active ability to learn, develop & implement new initiatives & Tele-Marketing solutions
• Articulate and enthusiastic with the ability to represent the company at all levels in a professional, warm and approachable manner
• Excellent negotiation & people skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Event organization and management skills
• An independent, self-starter who loves new challenges, is highly creative and able to develop the brand
• Pleasant personality and able to build relationships with employees and press people