Marketing Manager (Financial Services) at Blakskill Limited

BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace.

We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market.

We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa.

By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Manager (Financial Services)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for leading sales and marketing initiatives, developing market strategies, and ensuring the achievement of business goals.

• You will oversee client acquisition, market intelligence, business development, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development:

• Prepare and execute periodic sales and marketing targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to sales and marketing officers.
• Identify and target new clients, generating leads and converting them into customers.
• Provide financial advisory services and recommend investment options to clients.

Marketing Strategy and Market Intelligence:

• Work with management to identify and evaluate new market opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and competitive positioning.
• Provide feedback to the product development team for service enhancements.
• Monitor competitors and recommend strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.

Brand Development and Communication:

• Contribute to marketing communication and brand development initiatives.
• Keep up to date with trends in digital financial services and suggest improvements.
• Attend industry events and conferences, providing insights on market trends.

Performance Management and Reporting:

• Prepare and present periodic sales performance reports to management.
• Participate in quarterly and annual strategic planning meetings.
• Initiate and complete proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
• Maintain an extensive and up-to-date database of potential clients and competitors.
• Oversee and complete performance appraisals for marketing department staff.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or similar fields.
• Professional Certification in Marketing is required.
• At least 5 years Marketing experience in a bank or similar financial institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Proven track record of developing, bringing to market, and scaling of digital financial products and services.
• Excellent knowledge of financial services products and services.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and numerate skills.
• Ability to provide financial advice to clients.
• Ability to multitask and function in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Competencies:
Technical:

• Strong knowledge of financial services products.
• Experience in developing and scaling digital financial products.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

Behavioral:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strategic:

• Market intelligence gathering and strategic planning.
• Business development and revenue generation.
• Compliance and risk awareness.

Salary
N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.