Head of Sales and Marketing vacancy at Interface Technology Limited

ITL's vision is to be at the forefront of innovative security solutions, driven by strong research and development efforts and using product and service suites of reputable quality.

The key elements of our vision include:

• To design, recommend, supply and install fully integrated security management systems that are reliable, durable and cost effective through partnerships with world leading manufacturers
• To be the leading E-solution innovative developers and providers of Smart Card related technologies in Nigeria as well as other parts of West Africa.
• To create an auto-run customer support service, wide area networks that is efficient, on-line/real time and consistent.http://www.interfaceng.com/vision.ht
• It is a private limited liability company registered in Nigeria to carry on the business of supplying, installing and maintaining advanced integrated solutions in the areas of security management, smartcard related technologies and other e-solutions. Its services also extend to providing consultancy in these core service areas.
   
  Its an exciting time of growth and development for the organization and we need a Head of Sales and Marketing (Strategy) to join our team.
  We are a leading digital technology provider that has grown to be a one stop shop for srnartcard technology, e-identification and security solutions to institutions both at home and abroad. Our work is diverse. innovative, technologically advanced and highly confidential.
  The Sales and Marketing function is central to the success of our technical, manufacturing, production and support teams. Our team provides the sales and marketing expertise to complement the technical skills at our organization and we are committed to delivering very high standards.
   
  We are creating an environment that is stimulating, supportive and forward thinking. Our expertise attracts and engages outstanding people.
  If you are interested in joining a unique organization with exceptional facilities and benefits then we would like to hear from you.
   
  Job Title: HEAD OF SALES AND MARKETING
   
  Objective/Purpose of Job level:
  • Development and implementation of the sales strategy to maintain and drive business growth
  • Development and implementation of the marketing strategy with a focus on creating and developing the brand, proposition and communications
   
  Department: Sales and Marketing
   
  Reporting Relationship
  Functionally reports to: Managing director
  Administratively reports to: Managing Director
  supervises: All sales and marketing personnel
   
  Working Relationships:
  • Internal: All Departments as required
  • External: Vendors, Suppliers and Clients.
   
  Job Duties/Responsibilities/ Accountabilites:
  • Senior sales and marketing manager in charge of all sales activities,
  • departments and personnel involved in sales and marketing field for the company.
  • Provides leadership to the day-to-day operations of the Sales and Marketing Department while maintaining focus on the organisation's strategic goals.
  • Member of the organization's Executive Committee.
  • Analyse sales statistics to determine business growth potential.
  • Establishes performance targets for all Sales and Marketing department employees and monitors performance on a continual basis in line with the organisation's policies and procedures. 
  • Oversees all hiring, training and firing of personnel involved in Sales and marketing. 
  • Develops, or participates with the senior staff in the development of the Strategic Marketing Plan for the organization. 
  • Directs the department to achieve objectives established in the organization's Strategic Plan.
  • Coordinates sales marketing operations with all other departments/divisions of the oroanisations.
  • Develops and/or maintains and improves business relations with all customers of the organisation. 
  • Seeks out and targets new customers and new sales opportunities, initiates action plan to approach and secure new business for the organisation.
  • Senior responsibility for all Trade Accounts Receivables, Monitors AiR aging on a proactive basis with his personnel, coordinates with the Finance department
   
  Education Qualification:
  • A bachelor's degree in business related field
  • An MBA is highly desirable
   
  Experience:
  • At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in marketing and sales with a thorough knowledge of marketing principles, product or service management. sales and business development along with a demonstrated track record of success and performance.
   
  Remuneration:
  • Negotiable
   
  Key Competencies Requirements:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. 
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
  • Proven leadership ability to influence, develop and empower employees to achieve objectives with a team approach.
   
  For more details on the above role, please contact us at the email address below.
   
  Method of Application
  Please apply with your CV and a covering letter below: 
  Closing date for applications: 6th of March 2012
  Interviews will be held in the week commencing 19th March
  To apply visit http://ngcareers.com/2012/02/head-of-sales-and-marketing-at-interface-technologies-itl