Career Prospects in a Telecommunications Service Provider Company

Fusion Consulting – Our client, a leading Telecommunications Service Provider in Nigeria, which is poised to expand its operations and product/services through the launch of a Mobile Money offering is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Marketing Director – Telecommunications: Nigeria

Job Description

An opportunity exists to join a leading telecommunications service provider in Nigeria, in a strategic Marketing leadership role. By focusing on consumer insights, market and competitor research, the incumbent will develop products/service offerings and implement “go-to-market” strategies to achieve the organisation’s growth objectives.

Amongst the incumbent’s key responsibilities will be:

Oversee the marketing department, which includes product development, pricing and business intelligence teams
Plan, lead, coordinate, and implement end-to-end product marketing projects
Develop a deep understanding of the company’s target audience and related consumer insights
Investigate consumer demand for current and future telecommunications products and services.
Work closely with sales teams to develop pricing strategies with an eye on customer satisfaction while optimizing profitability and market share
Work closely with other teams to develop and manage promotions
Develop budgets and monitor the financial aspects of marketing projects
Oversee social media marketing strategies and content marketing

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
Minimum of 15 years experience in marketing and managing a marketing team
Proven track record in conceptualisation, formulating, and developing telecoms products
Experience with digital marketing such as social media and content marketing
Highly competent in managning budgets, projects, and stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Highly entrepreneurial mindset

Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operations Officer (CEO/COO) – Telecommunications: Nigeria

Job Description

An opportunity exists to join a leading telecommunications service provider in Nigeria, and lead the overall development and execution of the company’s business strategies. Working closely with and advising the board, the incumbent will lead the implementation of comprehensive business plans to achieve the organisation’s growth and expansion goals.

Job Responsibilities

Amongst the incumbent’s key responsibilities will be:

Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
Provide strategic advice to the board to ensure an accurate view of the market and the company’s positioning and growth
Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement of business goals by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and adhered to at all levels of the organisation
Communicate and maintain strong relationships with business partners and regulatory authorities
Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures
Delegate responsibilities to a team of executives and provide guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
Planning for future solutions to ensure company growth

Requirements

Relevant Tertiary degree, and MBA/Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 15 years relevant expereince, with proven experience as CEO, COO, Country MD, or similar strategic leadership position.
Demonstrable experience in leading the development of strategic business plans
Thorough understanding of market changes and the effect thereof on the telecommunications sector
Strong understanding of financial measures of company performance
Experience in sales would be an added advantage
Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Managing Director – Mobile Money: Nigeria

Responsibilities

Amongst the incumbent’s key responsibilities will be:

Lead, direct, and build this strategically important business unit
Oversee all operations and business activities in line with overall strategy and mission
Create and drive strategies for Mobile Financial Services products that deliver tangible results
Build trust relationships with key strategic partners and stakeholders
Advise, influence and engage widely with peers & executives across the broader company and group
Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions and improvements
Hands-on project management in order to lead solution and/or product design, development, testing and roll-out

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in technical Engineering or Business field
MBA will be an advantage
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record in mobile money and/or banking operations, ideally in a Telco environment, Bank Payments, or Fintech
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
A strong entrepreneurial mindset, and outstanding organisational and leadership skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: team@fusionsearch.co.za using the “Job title” as subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

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