Marketing & Sales Jobs (7 positions) at Visafone Nigeria

Location: Nigeria
Last date: 3rd February, 2011
Email: recruitment@visafone.com.ng

Visafone, in the intervening yawn of time, amassed over 3 million subscribers after 16 months of operation and crossed the 1million subscriber mark in just 6 months from its launch in February 2008. Thus, recording an unprecedented industry milestone as the fastest growing mobile company in Nigeria since the earliest it took a Nigerian based GSM company to hit 1 million was 9 months.


Visafone, one of the fastest growing mobile operators in Nigeria, urgently requires dynamic high achievers to help manage its aggressive growth and expansion. In a short span of less than three years from commercial launch, Visafone has built a strong and loyal customer base, and has simultaneously achieved many firsts in different areas. The Visafone brand enjoys a remarkable and emotive relationship with its customers, and is today one of the most vibrant and strong Nigerian brands and success stories.

The young and talented Visafone team has always pushed the envelope on performance and productivity… and looks to welcome new team members who can help it manage aggressive service, coverage and revenue growth and development

Marketing Department

1.)  Marketing Communication Manager – (Ref: MAR – 01) x1
Job Description:

• Propose and implement Visafone marketing and corporate communications strategy towards building the brand and maintaining permanent good image of the brand in the minds of the critical publics.

Qualification & Experience Required

• A second class upper and above degree in Marketing, Mass communications.
• MBA / MSc will be desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.

2.)  Manager Value Added Services – (Ref: MAR – 02) x1
Job Description:

• Responsible for driving growth strategy for achieving revenue targets.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above in BSc Computer Science, computer Engineering or any numerate social sciences.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant exp.

3.)  Business Market (Manager / Senior Manager) – (Ref: MAR – 03) x1
Job Description:

• Lead in strategy and execution of key Initiatives and responsible for managing the marketing mix Imperatives towards delivering defined business market objectives.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above Degree in Economics, Marketing, or other numerate sciences.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years relevant experience.

4.) Head Segment Marketing (Manager/Senior Manager) – (Ref: MAR – 04) x1
Job Description:

• Lead in strategy and execution of key Segment initiatives for and responsible for delivering target revenue for segment market also comes up with initiatives that will deliver on retention and growth of the segment.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above Degree in Economics, Marketing, or other numerate sciences.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years relevant experience.
• MBA or relevant MSc is required

5.)  Product Development Officer Postpaid & VAS – (Ref: MAR – 05) x1
Job Description:

• Responsible for developing business and VAS product and services in liaison with technical.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 3 years experience,
• Techno – Commercial orientation will be desirable

6.)  Product Development Officer Prepaid – (Ref: MAR – 06) x1
Job Description:

• Responsible for developing prepaid product and promos in liaison with technical.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 3 years experience
• Techno- commercial orientation will be desirable.

Sales Department

7.)  Sales Area Manager – (Ref: SAL – 01) x1
Job Description:

• Develop and implement Area Sales Plan in assigned area,
• Achieve subscriber recruitment and product sales target for the area on an annual basis,
• Manage group of dealers and ensure growth for both dealer business and network,
• Forecast area product requirements and ensure uninterrupted product supply through the distribution chain in liaison with the Commercial function.
• Ensure product availability in all channels within area.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• A second class upper and above Degree in Business related course.
• Minimum of 5 years sales experience gained in FMCG and the Tele-comms industry

Application Deadline
3rd February, 2011

Method of Application
To apply, please send your recent CV to recruitment@visafone.com.ng