Diamond Enterprise African Network Vacancies for Marketing Executives in Lagos

Diamond Enterprise African Network - The Enterprise African Network is a key instrument in the AU's strategy to boost growth and jobs. Bringing together close to 600 business support organizations from more than 50 countries, we help small companies seize the unparalleled business opportunities in the AU Single Market.


We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Marketing Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Marketing executives are involved in developing marketing campaigns to promote a product, service or idea.
• It is a varied role that includes planning, advertising, public relations, event organization, product development, distribution, sponsorship and research.
• The work is often challenging and fast-paced.

• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organizations;
• Writing and proofreading copy;
• Liaising with designers and printers;
• Organizing photo shoots;
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
• Managing budgets;
• Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;
• Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press - local, regional, national and specialist publications - or on the radio, depending on the organization and the campaign;
• Managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs;
• Evaluating marketing campaigns;
• Monitoring competitor activity;
• Supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.
• Maintaining and updating customer databases;
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;
• Sourcing and securing sponsorship;
• Conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;
• Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Internet marketing experience including Search Engine Marketing and social media.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office programs, preferably: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint, Photoshop.
• Experience in consumer research, statistical analysis.
• Google analytics experience.
• 3-5 years of marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communications skills.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.