Entry-Level and Experienced Job Opportunities at Taafoo Nigeria inn several positions

Taafoo is one of the leading online destination in Nigeria. Started in August 2009 as a social messaging platform, taafoo com has evolved into a top ecommerce company in Nigeria. The taafoo team is a team that values Character and Individuality. Our work environment is flexible and you are at liberty to explore your creativity.

We encourage our employees to aspire for the sky plus you have the opportunity to be a pioneer in the online retail space in Nigeria.

Enjoy each day as you meet people with diverse interests and skill. We have a passion for development that’s why we train our Staff to bring out the best in them.

Taafoo is recruiting for the positions below:

Job Title: Image/Photoshop Associate

Job Level: Fresh Graduate/Entry Level/Graduate Internship
Specialization: Creatives
Location:Lagos
Preferred Years of Experience: Does Not Matter
Available Slots: 3

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking for Image/Photoshop Associates who will work with others to take pictures with Digital Camera, Crop and Treat with Photoshop then upload pictures with data to taafoo and other partner websites.

Major Activities

• Uploading Product description and pictures to taafoo.
• Taking pictures of products that need to be uploaded to taafoo.
• Crop Treat Pictures with Adobe Photoshop.
• Description products uploaded to taafoo and other third party sites.

Skills Required

• Fast Typing Skills.
• Ability to use adigital camera.
• Ability to differentiate colors (Not color blind).
• Creativity.
• Good command of English.
• Usage of Photoshop a plus.
• Quick Learner.
• Good command of English Language.
• OND minimum.
• Minimum Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E)

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV’s to:Careers@taafoo.com with Subject “Image and Photoshop Associate”

Job Title: Head of Marketing
Job Level: Manager (Staff Supervisor/Head of Department)
Specialization: Marketing / Advertising / Communications
Location:Nigeria

Job Summary

• We currently are seeking the Head of Marketing who will work directly with management to grow online and in-store foot traffic using social media, guerrilla marketing, direct marketing and partnerships with complementary businesses.

Major Activities:

• Develop and grow channels for reaching consumers for taafoo.
• Structure, negotiate and close opportunities that drive traffic to taafoo Fashion Mall, Oregun & taafoo.
• Leverage direct marketing,social media, search engine marketing, affiliate marketing & partnerships heavily as a marketing tool.
• Advice executives on competitive landscape and opportunities.
• Prepare written presentations, marketing & activity reports.
• Develop and execute consumer loyalty schemes.
• Continually learn new product knowledge and acquire better marketing skills.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars and trade shows.
• Drive search engine marketing initiatives for taafoo.
• Manage and direct activities of other marketing team members.
• Develop PR models to increase mention of taafoo in the media.
• Maximize guerilla marketing techniques to maximize marketing ROI for taafoo.

Requirements

• B.Sc Minimum in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 5-7 years experience, preferably in retail.
• Marketing concepts & strategy.
• Internet usage patterns & trends.
• Confidence & motivation.
• Dedication to concept.
• Deal development and closing.
• Must have Social Media, Search Engine & Guerilla marketing experience.
• Must be willing to travel nationwide.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV’s to:Careers@taafoo.com with Subject “Head of Marketing”

Job Title: Head of Sales
Job Level: Manager (Staff Supervisor/Head of Department)
Specialization: Sales/Business Development
Location:Nigeria

Job Summary

• We currently are seeking the Head of Sales who will work directly with management to to drive sales plan, strategy and overall revenue target via all sales channels for taafoo

Major Activities:

• Develop and implement monthly and annual sales plan.
• Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing channel quotas; projecting expected sales volumes and profit for existing and new product departments.
• Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.
• Manage, recruit and develop sales team on all channels.
• Establish and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition and supply and demand.
• Create and sustain performance culture that consistently exceeds the expectations of all stakeholders (employees, customers, shareholders).
• Implement robust and ongoing performance measures and reviews to drive strong sales execution.
• Ensure on-going optimization of the sales function.
• Prepare written presentations, sales & activity reports.
• Continually learn new product knowledge and acquire better sales skills.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars and trade shows.
• Represent the business at conferences, trade fairs and networking events.
• Set a clear direction for the sales team and ensure priorities are clear at all times.

Requirements

• B.Sc Minimum in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration orrelated field.
• 5-7yrs of sales experience especially in organizations that drive growth in revenue, number of customers and lifetime value of customers.
• Experience in retail sales strongly with advanced degree in business, technology or related field preferred.
• Ability to foresee, interpret and rapidly respond to market changes by adjusting strategies and realigning priorities accordingly.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others to perform and achieve results in a diverse team.
• Strong business and analytical acumen.
• Strong execution focus and ability to develop solutions and strategies to further accelerate growth in untapped markets.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven focus on customer acquisitions and revenue growth.
• Must be willing to travel nationwide.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV’s to:Careers@taafoo.com with Subject “Head of Sales”

Job Title: Head of Software Development
Job Level: Manager (Staff Supervisor/Head of Department)
Specialization: Information Technology
Location:Nigeria

Job Summary

• We currently are seeking the Head of Software Development who will responsible for designing, building, testing, deployment, maintenance and growth of all software development aspect for taafoo across all platforms.

Major Activities:

• Design, build and test applications, modules and functions for taafoo. taafoo is currently using ASP . NET, ASP MVC and AJAX.
• Establish a clear vision for software development within taafoo.
• Assist with building a world class software team.
• Implement software development methodologies, best practices and standards for producing the highest product quality.
• Contribute new features that facilitates usage of website and reduces bounce rates.
• Incorporate design elements using CSS into taafoo to facilitate maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs identified from production website.
• Design & build scalable technical architectures for growth of taafoo.
• Manage Integration effort with Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Hotmail & other relevant third-party sites.
• Leverage New technologies such as Cloud Computing for Scalability of taafoo.

Requirements

• 5 years programming experience.
• 5 years Internet programming experience.
• Problem analytic & solving.
• Confidence & motivation.
• Problem solving & analytic thinking.
• Organization & planning.
• Creativity.
• ASP . NET, ASP.MVC in & out.
• Basic Andriod n Mobile App Development Experience.
• Server architecture & design.
• Software development, testing, deployment approaches.
• Software testing.
• Visual Studio Environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV’s to:Careers@taafoo.com with Subject “Head of Software Development”

Job Title: HR Manager – Recruitment & Training
Job Level: Manager (Staff Supervisor/Head of Department) Industry
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• We currently are seeking the HR Manager – Recruitment & Training who will work with management to handle all recruitment and training needs for employees at taafoo.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Establish recruiting, testing, and interviewing programs.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews.
• Manage the employee onboarding process.
• Assist with the company training development and training plan management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 year working experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of HR Recruitment processes.
• Computer literate – strong Excel and Database Management skills.
• Good communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV’s to:Careers@taafoo.com with Subject “HR Manager – Recruitment & Training”