Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.
Job description
The position reports to the Head of Engagement Management in the Mobile Operator Business Unit. It is a key role liaising between the client and Upstream’s internal execution capabilities – ensuring the timely and successful delivery of complex mobile marketing campaigns throughout the world. This role is ideal for a candidate with high potential who wishes to be rewarded for outstanding performance, while having the opportunity to gain valuable international business experience on large mobile marketing projects. The role involves:
- Partnering with clients to deliver strategic interactive solutions
- Managing client relationships and expectations
- Working with department managers to provide client deliverables
- Ensuring the delivery of key projects on time and on budget
- Developing technical and marketing concepts to meet client requirements
- Negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers
- Guiding strategic implementation of recommendations
- Identifying and stewarding client/brand objectives and needs
- Enthusiastically representing Upstream’s strategy and creativity
- Liaising with worldwide partners
- Preparing and defending business cases
- Assisting with RFP responses and proposal writing
The position will be based in Nigeria, with extensive travelling according to project requirements.
Benefits
- The opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class business environment
- Exciting and challenging work at the cutting edge of marketing and technology
- International career development prospects
- Competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be bright, ambitious, self-driven, hard-working and flexible, and have the following qualifications:
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills in English
- Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Strong quantitative, analytical and computer skills
- Very good educational background, preferably in a numerate discipline
- Attention to detail
- Tech-savvy and comfortable in a field that combines elements of multiple disciplines (technology, marketing, mass psychology)
- International perspective and culture
Other Key Considerations
- 3-6 years of work experience in the fields of consulting, marketing, telecoms or information technology
- MBA or postgraduate business degree (or like experience) a plus
- Experience with budget management and cost control
- Business development or account management experience
- Understanding of Mobile, Web, and online advertising
- Marketing thinking and creative capability