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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIESResponsible for driving activities of the company's Creative agency ,Media Agency and Media Tracking Agencies Liaise between the brand team and the advertising agency in terms of creative and media development/execution.Develop strategies for and lead execution of all consumer communications including promotions, advertising, packaging, Media Strategies etcAssist in developing brand strategies and executing marketing programs to achieve or exceed overall corporate financial goalsDevelop brand's long-term strategy in terms of positioning, unique selling points, target audience, etc.Develop marketing plans for the brands that are in line with long-term brand objectives and strategies.Develop strategies and lead execution of the PR plans related to brand communication.Assist in the development of Area Marketing Strategies for the brand.Provide analysis and in-depth understanding of category including competitive product positioning and performance evaluationsAssist in the development of product and consumer researchSet strategies for long-term product needs and work with PD & QC to develop appropriate products.Analyze the effectiveness of sales promotions and measurement of the impact of brand messages.

CAREER PROFILE; 22NDFEB'2004Duties/Responsibilities- Site acquisition, community relations, Site supervision and Market research and development. DETAILSResponsible for site acquisition activities in the region.Liaising with Alcatel RF planners for preliminary network design prior to site acquisition.Research on market potentials of Port Harcourt and development for dealership framework for the Glomobile brand.Carry out T.S.S during site validation Settlement of community related problems as they ariseSupervision of contractors on site to ensure adherence to company standards and co-coordinating deployment of equipment to sites from central warehouse in Lagos.Site acceptance using Glo Mile stone check list.Responsible for supervision of construction of Glo world shop by ALCLAD (specialists in shop design and construction) of South Africa.Sole Responsibility for liaising with Alcatel RF planners for design and acquisition of the entire Digital Microwave link connecting Port Harcourt to Aba, Eket, Uyo and CalabarAreas covered on the Eastern regional assignment

DETAILSResponsible for site acquisition activities. Liaising with Siemens RF planners for preliminary network design prior to site acquisition.Carry out T.S.S during site validationSupervision of contractors on site to ensure adherence to company standards and co-coordinating deployment of equipment to sites from central warehouse in Lagos Settlement of community related problems as they arise.

Duties/Responsibilities-ProcurementDETAILSResponsible for purchase requirements originating from Engineering ,Retail ,Aviation and other business unitsCompile vendors list for competitive quotes or direct purchase with manager's approval.Analyze quotations, develop waivers and change order notice for assigned line of purchase in line with management guidelines for procurement.Update on regular basis supplier directory on assigned line of and ensure that materials are procured from these sources at most competitive prices.

Duties/ ResponsibilitiesPlay the Role of Project manager on all task assigned to my teamMaintain contact with appropriate level in the client's organizationBuild/ drive an effective and efficient team (inclusive of support departments in which members work together to achieve precise and ingenious brand - building campaigns.Look for and exploit data, come up with competitor analysis on a regular basis.Initiate the preparation of the following year's brand plan on account worked on at end of the current year.Identify strategic issues and also come up with creative vision.Supervise/mentor the account executives successfully.As accounts manager, key accounts managed were

Duties/Responsibilities-Site acquisition, community relations and Site supervision. DETAILSResponsible for site acquisition activities in Zaria Liaising with Siemens RF planners for preliminary network design prior to site acquisition.Carry out T.S.S during site validation Supervision of contractors on site to ensure adherence to company standards and coordinating deployment of equipment to sites from central warehouse in LagosSettlement of community related problems as they arise.Site-build-up supervision and coordinating deployment of equipment to sites from central warehouse in Lagos.

HOW THE WATING PERIOD WAS UTILISEDRecruited as pioneer staff of the botched GSM Company.However the trying period was fully utilized undergoing various in-house trainings revolving around Telecommunications, sales and marketing and developing various strategies which are currently being implemented in the Telecoms industry in Nigeria.Dummy sales were carried out at regular intervals in other to prepare participants for the challenging tasks ahead. The concept of team spirit and versatility in various fields was inculcated on the entire team.

Duties/Responsibilities-Marketing, and Customer serviceDETAILSResponsible for marketing of the company's training programmes to companies, financial institutions and government establishments.Assisting the CEO design and develop training programmes built around the needs of the corporate world.Solicit the assistance of seasoned lectures and professionals to administer training programmesResponsible for studying organizational structure and development with a view to making recommendations for effectiveness, competence and adaptability top change.