Media Planning Manager at MTN Nigeria

Location: Nigeria
Last date: 8th January, 2013
Email: N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION
MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Media Planning Manager

Department: Marketing and Strategy
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Masterbrand
Location: Lagos

Job Description

Research and implement industry best practices with regard to Communication via Mass Media
Promote and ensure the buy-in of the various functions in MTNN on Media related issues
Manage monthly media expenditure control
Continuously review brand – media buying performance
Monitor campaign effectiveness via post campaign research to measure achievement of compliance and set objectives
Manage the Master brand and Market segments’ Media budget
Effect Media negotiations (often with Media agency)
Lead cross-functional initiatives to proactively ensure smooth implementation of all Media managements needs
Provide Support in Brand (& sub brands ) ArchitectureActively guide and influence the development of brand communication plans
Contribute to Brand Communication development
Oversee and coordinate Media strategy/implementation plans
Ensure plan integrity is maintained during implementation and ensure corporate negotiations are met
Build and manage relationships with appointed Media Agencies
Monitor Market and media trends and identify strategic (new / impactful) media opportunities, as appropriate
Develop organization-wide interpersonal skills and contacts
Develop MTNN Market research and strengthen its strategic partnership with Marketing team leaders, relevant Industry bodies and Media owners
Interface with the Media Monitoring agency
Monitor the invoicing and payment processes to ensure hitch-free campaigns and prompt agency payments
Provide the company/segments media overview
Input into Media budgets forecasts for Master brand, Consumer and Business Market segments
Control and manage the Media budgets of Consumer/ Business market segments and Master brand activities
Manage cross functional relationships
Coordinate tactical media placements for all MTN N mass awareness campaigns


Job Conditions

Normal MTN working conditions. Frequent travels.
Extended Working Hours.


Job Requirements

A first degree in any of the Social Science disciplines.
Masters in Business Administration.
8 years marketing experience on either the client or the agency’s side, which includes:

3 years as a Media specialist with full operational knowledge of Media Planning and Administrative software/ tools.
Brand management, project management.
Budget and people management.


Application Closing Date: 8th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online