About the Organization:
Accion Microfinance Bank Limited (AMfB) was incorporated in May 2006 and was granted an operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria in April, 2007. It is a product of the strategic alliance of six organizations including Ecobank, Nigeria International Bank, Zenith Bank, ACCION Investments, IFC, and SME Managers. AMfB's mission is to economically empower microentrepreneurs and low income earners by providing financial services in a sustainable, ethical and profitable manner.
About the Job:
AMfB is looking for a Marketing & Product Development Manager. S/he will have direct line authority and responsibility to identify market based business opportunities and translate them into products/services as key to the value generation in the business.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of all the marketing strategies to achieve the business goals for all products;
- Provide leadership within the organization in order to ensure timely and successful development and implementation of product/service ideas, key to the business performance and growth;
- Directly supervise all staff in charge of product development and marketing implementation;
- Work in team with the sales staff and in collaboration with branch staff to ensure successful execution of designated strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area of study;
- Minimum 8 years of work experience;
- Direct experience in marketing and Product development, and preferably also in sales and commercial functions. Preferably, experience in marketing for the FMCG sector;
- At least 4 years of experience in management positions;
- Experience in commercial strategic planning and budgeting;
- Master concepts, processes, and tools of marketing planning and Marketing implementation;
- Experience in communications, advertising, and if possible PR;
- Knowledge of low income market;
- Knowledge of micro, small and medium enterprise market.
Closing Date: 20 Nov 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to ioyewole@accionmfb.com
