Eat N Go Ltd Recruits Marketing/Brand Coordinator

Eat N Go Ltd is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions:Eat'N'Go is a restaurant group on a mission to become the premier food operator in Africa. We bring Africans the best brands of: QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), Fast Casual, Casual Dining, Fine Dining and Coffee Shops. We develop world class brands that address the needs of the African market by serving up a tasty portion.

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Location: Lagos

Reports To: Managing Director
Status: Permanent

Job Summary
Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all one of our brands marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for brands outlets in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Directs the efforts of the advertising, communications and public relations agencies and coordinates at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Organization.

Primary Relationships

• The position reports to the Managing Director and serves as a member of the senior management team.
• Within the Organization, the position has primary working relationships with the Managing Director, senior management team, staff of the Marketing/Communications/P.R. function, and the service providers. Outside the organization, the position coordinates, primarily, with the media and adverting agency.

Principle Accountabilities

• Marketing, communications and public relations
• Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of:
• a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the brands image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications; and,
• all Organization marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, client acquisition and so forth. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Ensure articulation of brands desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the Organization, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all brands materials and publications.
• Coordinate media interest in the brand and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Act as the Organization’s representative with the media.
• Coordinate the appearance of all brand print and electronic materials such as use of logo, brochures, etc.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist brand outlets in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities.
• Provide counsel to stores on marketing, communications and public relations.
• Ensure that the brand regularly conducts relevant market research and coordinate and oversee this activity. Monitor trends.
• Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events.
• Responsible for the achievement of marketing/communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives. Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and objectives and report progress to the Managing Director.
• Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing/communications/ public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the marketing/communications/public relations function.

Required:

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations plans and activities.
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising personnel.
• Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Out-of-town, overnight travel is required.

Other:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the retail, hospitality or FMCG sector. Experience working on the agency and client side will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.

Application Closing Date
18th January 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send Application and CV to: hr@eatngo-africa.com using Job Title as Subject of the email.