Jobs at a Leading Media Agency - Human Edge Limited

Our client, a global multi-media broadcast organization seeking to strengthen the management of its Nigeria subsidiary through the appointment of a seasoned executive to fill the position below:

COUNTRY MANAGER

Ref: MBO/117/CM
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

THE ROLE
Your key responsibilities will include:
Growing the business and developing new business opportunities and revenue streams in Nigeria by building key industry relationships
Developing and executing an effective sales and sponsorship strategy for Nigeria
Leading deal negotiations and working on profit driving contracts with key commercial partners (e.g. Advertising, distribution and record companies
Overseeing marketing campaigns that drive value for the brand and key client partnerships involving multiple functions such as public relations, marketing and finance

REQUIREMENTS
Degree-qualified in Management, Social Sciences or a Business-related discipline; a post-graduate degree ( preferably in Commerce) will be an added advantage
8-10 years’ of management experience, preferably managing a business or line of business in the media/entertainment and/or advertising space
A deep commercial knowledge, with respect to both sales and finance/accounting
An expert understanding of the Nigerian advertising space, local media and advertising industries, as well as the key players in each of the industries

REMUNERATION
This position offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and to regularly interact with top management executives in a leading global organization. A competitive remuneration package will be made available to the successful candidate.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER

Ref: AN/117/EA
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

THE ROLE
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing the General Manager’s appointments and travel itineraries
Ensuring that the CEO’s appointments, meetings with internal (staff) and external (clients, suppliers and the general public) are efficiently scheduled
Playing a supportive role in helping the General Manager to execute his personal deliverables
Receiving and managing correspondence addressed to the office of the General Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS
A good first degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or the Social Sciences; an MBA or relevant Master's degree qualification will be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Ability to manage time and projects efficiently while also paying attention to details
Candidate must be computer literate and have strong research skills
Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a demanding environment, often under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive and efficient

TO APPLY
Applicants should send a comprehensive résumé to: recruitment@heworld.com quoting the applicable job reference as the subject of the mail.