Etisalat Nigeria is Recruiting Head, High Value Segment

Etisalat Nigeria is one of the leading telecommunications company with presence in 16 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. As we continue to replicate our global reputation for innovation and quality of service in Nigeria, we invite applications for the following positions from the best and brightest:

Position: Head, High Value Segment Ref: HVS
Reporting to: The Director –Marketing Segment & Strategy,
Department: Comercial
Our Ideal Candidate:

• Ensures maximum of market penetration, growth and profitability through effective implementation of high-value segment strategies

• Liaises with the Brands and Communication function to define effective channels for communicating defined/approved initiatives aimed at creating awareness in the high-value market

• Provides leadership and guidelines to team members and managers subordinates performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives

• Ensures periodic review and update of Etisalat Nigeria’s high-value segment demographic profiles

• Proposes market research areas aimed at acquiring intelligence on the preferences and behavioural patterns of the country’s high-end market

• Proposes new product initiatives as well as options for convergence aimed at penetrating the high-value market segment

• Overseas and makes recommendations on the design of a customer lifecycle extension plan for Etisalat Nigeria’s high –value market segment

• Provides input in and ,makes recommendations on the development of viable market penetration and market share acquisition frameworks for Etisalat Nigeria’s high-value market segment

• Ensures synergy across functional areas through effective management of inter-functional relations and activities

•    Prepares /compiles agreed periodic  activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director , Marketing Segments and Strategy
•    Performs any other duties assigned by the Director, Marketing Segments and Strategy.
Qualification and Experience:
•    A first degree in a relevant discipline
•    Post-graduate /professional qualification(s) in a related field(an added advantage)
•    Expert knowledge of competitive environment ,consumer trends and trade practices in the industry
•    Eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least three(3) years procurement experience in a managerial role within the telecommunications industry
Interested candidates are expected to :
•    Be highly focused and success driven
•    Be strategic and analytical thinkers
•    Possess excellent communication skills(oral and written)
•    Possess high levels of integrity and self regulation
How to Apply:
•    Prepare your most recent curriculum vitae as a Microsoft Word document and save in your full name
•    Quote reference code of your desired position as subject and send your CV to the following email  address :       commercialjobs@etisalat.com.ng
All applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 13th July 2010