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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Anambra

Job Summary

• The Marketing Manager will coordinate and develop marketing policies, programs, and campaigns as well as supervise other marketers.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes information to identify new markets and customers, demand for products and services, and efficacy of existing marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Conducts market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning to assess and ensure the sale and profitability of products.
• Conducts pricing research and analysis to ensure competitive product and service pricing.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the market; identifies needs for new products and services and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Analyzes and evaluates financial aspects of product development.
• Collaborates in the development of new products.
• Composes, develops, evaluates, and conducts training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies.
• Collaborates, participates in, and coordinates promotional activities.
• Negotiates contracts for services needed to execute a marketing strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• At least three years of experience in a related field.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator or related software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.