Uniqua Consulting Job Vacancy for an Account Executive
Uniqua Consulting is your Executive Search and Human Resources team
specializing in the recruitment and talent selection of unique
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Job Title: Senior Account Manager / Account Manager / Account Executive
Our client is looking for highly motivated and experienced
Senior Account Manager(s), Account Manager(s) and
Account Executive(s) to work in a challenging work environment.
DJEMBE COMMUNICATIONS is a strategic communications consultancy with a
strong presence in some of the world’s fastest growing markets in
Africa and is experiencing a significant growth phase in its Sub-Saharan
African business, particularly in Nigeria.
This role requires proactivity and an innovative and creative way of thinking. The chosen candidate will be
based in Lagos and will be
reporting to the Country Manager
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensuring the day-to-day PR activity for clients is conducted to a high standard and in a timely manner
- Using the full range of media and digital tools available to devise,
review, evaluate and present progress on campaigns and projects,
identifying gaps and recommend improvements
- Conducting effective media sell ins & identifying most propitious opportunities for client coverage
- Delivering accurate written communications and being able to write a range of copy for client and media use
- Demonstrating commercial awareness as well as using knowledge of
traditional and digital media in Nigeria and wider Africa to maximize PR
opportunities
- Proactively keeping up to date with client-specific media, industry
and digital developments and seeking to apply this knowledge in their
work
- Building trusted relationships with journalists and media
professionals covering their specialism/client area and develops their
external network
- Managing budgets for client projects and demonstrating an understanding of company profitability issues
Desired Skills and Experience
- University Degree in Marketing & Communication from a respected university
- 2 years (min) for Executive role and 5 years (at least) for Manager positions of prior experience in a PR agency in Nigeria with exposure to clients from the public sector or large companies
- Ability to think strategically and excellent commercial skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Any other Latin language is a welcome asset
- Deep knowledge of African market and proven experience in Project Management
- Strong administrative and organization skills, ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to request further information
and to send their CV a letter of motivation (in English) and copies of
certificates to the attention of Mrs. Sara Ramos at
[email protected]
All applications will be treated as confidential