VACANCY IN UPSTREAM SYSTEMS NIGERIA

Engagement Manager vacancy 

Job Description
The position reports to the Head of Engagement Management in the Mobile Operator Business Unit. We are looking for candidates who are willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria. 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 senior 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 Lagos, Nigeria with extensive travelling according to project requirements. 

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
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
Fluency in English is essential; additional languages desirable
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 

Salary & 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

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