Ongoing Recruitment in a Microfinance Bank in Nigeria

As a developmental journalism publication/magazine publishing online and off-line, Construction & Engineering Digest (CED) Magazine engages in developmental communication, focusing on issues around engineering, construction, infrastructure, business, oil and gas, real estate and exhibitions, and has a penchant for long-form creative nonfiction/reportage, project management and capacity building.

While standing out as Nigeria’s pioneer and preeminent built environment magazine, CED Magazine’s reach extends far beyond Nigeria’s built environment but also reach global audience via the on-line digital edition. 

Job Description

Responsible for formulating and designing marketing plans, prospecting and securing advertisement for our publications as well as pitch benefits of advertising to client, negotiate prices, and explain why client needs to advertise. Develop marketing strategy, editorial content for effective implementation.

The Candidates

• Individual with exceptional communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Must possess a minimum of HND, B. Sc. Mass Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, or any social science discipline
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in marketing and must have worked with other magazines/journals/newspapers/content for television and radio before.
• Must be a good writer, proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Must be social media savvy.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform cold calling to get the attention of possible clients.
• Visit businesses to inquire about advertising prospects and possible industry reports.
• Sell ad space.
• Present different options to client, including images, designs, and font sizes.
• Build relationships with clients.
• Understand the needs of the industry and each client.
• Know all advertising and marketing communication options.
• Keep abreast of changes within the publication’s demographics.
• Use statistics in sales and marketing pitch.
• Perform extensive research on clients and competitors and their needs.
• Convey advertising changes and discrepancies to production department.
• Perform research on trend analysis.
• Generate revenue for print products
• Make sales and marketing presentations.
• Handle incoming inquiries industry trends that could lead to sales.
• Present sample advert materials to the client.

Remuneration: Very attractive with added incentives

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Susan Nwosu (Mrs.)

HR Department,

Century 21 Systems Communication Limited

14, Shofidiya Close, Off Ilesanmi Street, Masha,

Surulere,Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: 23 1 774 3404 Mobile: 0803 4491 261

cedmagazine@gmail.com

www.cedmagazineng.com

www.insidebusinessafricang.com

Include cover letter and CV in application.