Jobs at MTransformations: General Recruitment for Publishing Firm

Management Transformation’s mission is to transform client organizations through our meticulous problem-solving approaches to strategy development and their people, for the benefit of society.

Our vision is to be the preferred provider of original solutions for clients in the areas of strategy, business management, organizational and human capital consulting.

One of our clients, a leading multinational company in the field of publications, marketing and advertising services is currently recruiting for the following positions in its operations in Nigeria. All positions are based in Lagos.

General Manager: REF: GM/NIG
REQUIREMENTS:
• A minimum of 7 years experience in business management, planning and financial oversight
• A minimum of 5 years experience in personnel management, including hiring, supervision, evaluation and benefits administration
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with a board of directors and committees
• Exposure in media and advertising would be preferred

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
• To administer the affairs of the corporation in accordance with organizational policies
• To ensure the maintenance of official records, by-laws, and standing rules according to Board action
• To have the ability to pro-actively provide information, history, continuity, support and guidance to all governing bodies and members, in conjunction with staff team

Sales Manager: REF: SM/NIG
REQUIREMENTS;
• University degree
• 5 years experience working in the field of marketing and sales management (preferably in the Advertising/Media and FMCG fields).
• A sound foundation in finance and planning budgets
• Good experience and knowledge of the Nigerian market

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Setting up yearly sales plan and yearly forecast Allocating sales targets to the different channel/area heads and following up/monitoring results
• Ensuring alignment with planned targets and taking corrective measure whenever necessary
• Coaching and managing the performance of sales team

POS/ Sales Supervisor: REF: POS/NIG
REQUIREMENTS
• University degree or National Diploma Holder in any Social sciences
• Proven track record in managing and directing a highly skilled, motivated, successful and result oriented sales team,
• Strong leadership qualities with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to operate in the fast-paced and changing market environment

Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• To assist the Sales manager in leading, directing and motivating the sales team in order to achieve overall effective results
• To assist the Sales manager in generating sales opportunities by identifying appropriate business targets
• To assist the Sales manager in revising and implementing the sales strategies plans
• To assist the Sales manager in providing a professional and excellent level of customer service with existing and new customers

Production Manager: REF; PM/NIG
REQUIREMENTS
• University degree in Graphic Design or Fine arts
• 5+ yrs experience in graphic design, or interactive design (preferably in the Advertising/Media and FCMG Fields)
• Excellent command of Macintosh and various design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress etc.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• Managing the art and graphic design team
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the printing press to ensure optimal results in printing quality and on-time deliveries
• Finalizing layout and templates designs

Circulation Team Manager: REF: CTM/NIG
REQUIREMENTS
• SSCE qualification
• Good follow up skills and high attention to detail
• Good experience and knowledge of Lagos territories

Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• Identifying suitable areas for distribution
• Keeping up-to-date on competitors coverage and performance
• Creating, updating and expanding customers database(s) within the area of responsibility
• Ensuring quality customer service and readership growth and development

Finance & Admin Manager: REF: FM/NIG
REQUIREMENTS
• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years experience in the accounting or finance industry
• Skills in budget making and control
• ICAN (chartered accountant) certified
Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• Providing and interpretation of financial information
• Business modeling and forecasting Pricing and competitive analysis
• Assessing the financial implications of new and existing ventures
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Preparing accounts and reconciling balance sheets
• Monitoring cash flow
• Overseeing budgetary control
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance

Distributors: REF; DI/NIG (URGENT)
REQUIREMENTS
• SSCE qualification
• Good follow up skills and high attention to detail
• Good experience and knowledge of Lagos territory
• 6 hours of consecutive mass distribution
• Sunday or Monday morning
• One day or 2 days per week
• 5 days per month
• Hard field work
• Fixed salary
• Distinguished distributors will be granted automatically with 2 days distribution and remuneration
• Mobile is a must, Car is a plus
• Distributors with motorcycles are welcomed as well.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application and CVs to the email address: funmi_isaacs@mtransformation.com

Deadline is 1st December 2008.

Jobs at Fun Mobile: Business Development Analyst & IT Analyst

Fun Mobile is a small but ambitious Mobile Content Company.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Analyst and an IT Analyst to join our team in Lagos.

1. Business Development Analyst

Ideally, candidate will provide Business Development support. The applicant should be familiar with the mobile entertainment industry and offer insights into new or evolving business opportunities and evolving ecosystems.

Applicant should be familiar with new trends in the mobile entertainment market.

Responsibilities

The Duties and essential functions of a Business development Analyst is first and foremost to provide general business development support for the company. Below is a specified list of duties:

* Develop new mobile content ideas, delivery channels etc
* Perform all liaison functions with mobile operators and other third party partners.
* Perform all liaisons with Mobile Content Developers.
* Initiate contact and take over ongoing relationships with rights owners of various content types
* Perform Liaison functions with Government agencies and/or any other regulatory body that impacts on the company
* Follow up payment due to or due from content partners and/or operators
* Perform other duties as assigned by company including but not limited to administrative work.

Requirements

* Degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, Economics or any relevant Social Science Degree.
* Prior Business Development Experience an added advantage.
* Prior experience working for mobile content company an added advantage.
* Basic knowledge of mobile content types
* Excellent command of the English language
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge of basic computer packages
* Multitasking and working without supervision
* Good people skills.

2. IT Analyst

Responsibilities

* Uploads audit and Maintenance of Mobile content on operator portal
* Writing scripts etc for packaged submission on operator portal
* Formatting various Mobile Content types to make compatible on servers and operator portals
* Maintenance, uploads and other functions of company website
* Writing scripts and other basic programs to connect company server to operator systems
* Evaluating and testing applications to determine handset compatibility.
* Maintenance, uploads and other functions of company servers
* Monitoring and recovering download logs from operator systems.
* Setting up and maintenance of SMS and MMS platforms
* General IT duties critical to company operations.
* Perform other duties as assigned by company including but not limited to some administrative work during down time.

Requirements

* Degree in IT related field
* Knowledge of various software environments
* XML/SQL scripting and basic programming
* Knowledge of mobile content types
* Previous experience working for a mobile content provider
* Knowledge/workings of SMS/WAP/MMS functionality
* Knowledge/workings of integration with mobile networks
* Knowledge/workings of Mobile Applications
* Knowledge of J2ME development for mobile applications
* MCSE (Microsoft Certified Software Engineer) or MCSD (Microsoft Certified Software Developer) would be an advantage.

Only suitable and qualified candidates need to apply. Please send CV’s to: careers at funmobile-ng.com