Specialist, Marketing and Strategy at IHS Towers

IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is the only towerco solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has more than 40,000 towers across its 11 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist, Marketing and Strategy

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team as Specialist, Marketing and Strategy.
• The individual will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, conducting market analysis, and providing recommendations to optimize business performance and achieve long-term growth.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth, increase operational efficiency and enhance the competitive position of the business
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and potential risks that could impact the business
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance tracking mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives
• Present marketing opportunities to the business and help to develop marketing strategies.
• Stay current on technological advancements and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Support all Special projects and act as the interface between groups working on project green, Sustainability and CSR projects.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and providing insights and recommendations to refine the business positioning and capitalize on market gaps
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop business plans, including market entry strategies, pricing models and investment decisions
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes and industry developments that could impact GICLs operations and developing strategies to navigate potential challenges

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field
• 5 years’ post-NYSC work experience in a telecoms environment

 Functional Competencies:

• Industry Knowledge
• Customer Ecosystem
• Strategy Formulation
• Business Communication
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Relationship Building

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023.