Uniqua Consulting Job Vacancy for an Account Executive

Uniqua Consulting is your Executive Search and Human Resources team specializing in the recruitment and talent selection of unique professionals for medium to large-sized companies focused on business in Switzerland and around the world.
Our Swiss perspective and international approach is specifically designed to coach candidates and advise companies through the recruitment and selection process. We are licensed for recruitment in Switzerland and internationally, with a specific focus on Portuguese-speaking countries.  We have successfully given job seekers access to interesting and challenging jobs while fostering a trusted partnership with companies that look to grow their talent pool in the fields of Finance & Banking, Legal, Marketing, IT, Support and Administration.

Job Title:  Senior Account Manager / Account Manager / Account Executive 

 

Job description

Our client is looking for highly motivated and experienced Senior Account Manager(s), Account Manager(s)and Account Executive(s) to work in a challenging work environment.
DJEMBE COMMUNICATIONS is a strategic communications consultancy with a strong presence in some of the world’s fastest growing markets in Africa and is experiencing a significant growth phase in its Sub-Saharan African business, particularly in Nigeria.
This role requires proactivity and an innovative and creative way of thinking. The chosen candidate will bebased in Lagos and will be reporting to the Country Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring the day-to-day PR activity for clients is conducted to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Using the full range of media and digital tools available to devise, review, evaluate and present progress on campaigns and projects, identifying gaps and recommend improvements
• Conducting effective media sell ins & identifying most propitious opportunities for client coverage
• Delivering accurate written communications and being able to write a range of copy for client and media use
• Demonstrating commercial awareness as well as using knowledge of traditional and digital media in Nigeria and wider Africa to maximize PR opportunities
• Proactively keeping up to date with client-specific media, industry and digital developments and seeking to apply this knowledge in their work
• Building trusted relationships with journalists and media professionals covering their specialism/client area and develops their external network
• Managing budgets for client projects and demonstrating an understanding of company profitability issues 

Desired Skills and Experience

• University Degree in Marketing & Communication from a respected university
• 2 years (min) for Executive role and 5 years (at least) for Manager positions of prior experience in a PR agency in Nigeria with exposure to clients from the public sector or large companies
• Ability to think strategically and excellent commercial skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Any other Latin language is a welcome asset
• Deep knowledge of African market and proven experience in Project Management
• Strong administrative and organization skills, ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to request further information and to send their CV a letter of motivation (in English) and copies of certificates to the attention of Mrs. Sara Ramos at careers15020@uniqua.ch
All applications will be treated as confidential