Job Openings at Lumos Nigeria

Description

• You will be responsible for conceiving and developing innovative campaigns to drive demand, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for the organization in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones in line with the company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct generation of all marketing assets, ensure all activity is delivered on time and against business objectives, and global brand guidelines, and co-branded guidelines.
• Perform, conduct, and analyze competition, industry insight into brand issues and opportunities.
• Manage external marketing partners such as advertising agencies, digital marketing firms and production companies.
• Effective coordination across all departments for proper execution of marketing programs.
• Researching, identifying, and selecting external marketing communications service providers and defining quality and delivery targets for assigned activities.
• Manage an effective, efficient and productive Marketing Department by ensuring that the appropriate structures, systems, competencies and values developed in line with company’s business model.
• Manage the marketing budget: planning, resource allocation and preparation of quarterly reports, maximize return on marketing investment (ROMI), making enhancements to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns with sales staff, planning and implementing promotional campaigns and monitoring progress.
• Understand the legal, regulatory, fair-trading and competition rules sufficiently to ensure compliance
• Identify new business opportunities and innovate in the role.
• Influences present and future products by determining and evaluating current and future market trends.
• Inform leads and customers of current promotions and discounts.
• Answer all leads and customers questions accurately; prioritize and/or escalate lead and customer questions as needed.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Sales, or a related field with minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Experience in customer segmentation and life cycle.
• Great knowledge of agency engagement.
• Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions and recommends best practices.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects assigned through completion with minimal supervision.
• A confident and dynamic thinker (must be able to stimulate potential customers).
• Ability to develop, write communication materials, and marketing script.
• Advanced computer literacy, including strong proficiency in Microsoft, and knowledge of branding and design principles.
• Able to work with deadlines and cope well under pressure.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically & critically.
• Excellent people and management skills.
• Proven track record of success in marketing roles.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.

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Profile

• We are the biggest player in the solar renewable energy sector, we are looking for a resourceful Procurement (Assistant) Manager with a startup mentality and a mature disposition.
• The ideal candidate for this role combines having specific knowledge on import and export of goods with the ability to hands-on run a procurement function that sources goods and services with the right quality at the right price.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Import and export of goods, including customs clearing and sourcing for air and sea freight service providers.
• Set up procurement function in line with international best in class standards.
• Lead procurement process and ensure for on time delivery of the agreed goods and services against the best possible price.
• Maintain professional relationship with the vendors focused on continuous improvement of the contractual terms, based on a win-win approach.
• Lumos specifically invites both experienced Procurement managers as well as talented Procurement officers to apply as the Company is a firm believer that excellence, commitment and maturity are not a function of age or job title but are a function of talent and drive to be successful.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the international and local procurement activities
• Manages the import/export process from door-to-door and hands-on manages all parties involved. This includes communication with foreign vendors, shippers, and agents.
• Owns the process for local ordering and purchases of goods and services for all the departments and manages the PO/PR process in our ERP system.
• Develops strong relationships with the supplier/vendor community that allows for long term positive growth and better quality and pricing.
• Negotiates strongly to ensure best combination of quality, price, and payment terms.
• Implement procurement policies and enforcing agreed SLA on vendors and contractors.
• Partner with all stake holders to provide quality service and positive (internal) customer experience.
• Ensures that vendors follow up from queries from stakeholders as queries are escalated.
• Be consistent in aligning all activities with our Governance procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc Degree or equivalent
• Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with import/export processes
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a procurement officer/manager or related position
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional and mature manner with local and foreign vendors
• Pro-active personality
• High sense of ownership of the allocated tasks
• Feels responsible for his/her own success and the success of the company
• Accurate and precise, attention to detail and structured work approach
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Uncompromisable integrity.

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Description

• We are looking to hire an Office Manager to be responsible for the general operation of our office.
• You will also be required to provide support to the C-Suite

Job Responsibilities

• Managing assigned projects, from start to completion within predefined timelines.
• Preparation of proposals, reports, meeting agendas, meeting minutes and briefs including presentation of same when required.
• Relationship management with employees and stakeholders.
• Completes a broad variety of tasks including:
• Organisation and coordination of meetings and high-profile engagements
• Scheduling and managing an extremely active calendar of appointments
• Preparing and managing sensitive correspondence
• Arranging complex travel plans, itineraries, agendas etc.
• Overall management of the Office for effectiveness
• Organize and oversee office operations and procedures.
• Assist in the planning of in-house or off-site activities.
• Manage expatriate documentation, including expatriate quota renewal, monthly returns filing, etc.
• Provide periodic activity reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on tasks and assignments.
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company
• Assist in organizing other office activities (renovations, event planning etc.)
• Support all administrative duties in the office and ensure that office is operating smoothly.
• Assist in contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease.

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• First Degree in Business Administration or Management; a Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• At least 5 years experience working as an office manager.
• Above average knowledge and experience of office management systems, procedures and IT literacy.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages and use of social media
• Always maintain a friendly professional tone
• Experience in internal and external communication management Proven secretarial and administrative skills
• Maturity and experience required in dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Solid problem solving and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people management and problem-solving skills
• Proven multi-tasking skills and ability to handle multiple projects successfully
• Strong and proven records of being assertive in challenging situations
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and deal with challenging work environments