Oil and gas vacancy

Engagement Manager (Nigeria)

Upstream - Nigeria

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About this job

Job description

The position reports to the Head of Engagement Management in the Mobile Operator Business Unit. It is a key role liaising between the client and Upstream’s internal execution capabilities – ensuring the timely and successful delivery of

complex mobile marketing campaigns throughout the world. This role is ideal for a candidate with high potential who wishes to be rewarded for outstanding performance, while having the opportunity to gain valuable international business experience on large mobile marketing projects. The role involves:

Partnering with clients to deliver strategic interactive solutions

Managing client relationships and expectations

Working with department managers to provide client deliverables

Ensuring the delivery of key projects on time and on budget

Developing technical and marketing concepts to meet client requirements

Negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers

Guiding strategic implementation of recommendations

Identifying and stewarding client/brand objectives and needs

Enthusiastically representing Upstream’s strategy and creativity

Liaising with worldwide partners

Preparing and defending business cases

Assisting with RFP responses and proposal writing

The position will be based in Nigeria, with extensive travelling according to project requirements.

Benefits

The opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class business environment

Exciting and challenging work at the cutting edge of marketing and technology

International career development prospects

Competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be bright, ambitious, self-driven, hard-working and flexible, and have the following qualifications:

Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills in English

Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Strong quantitative, analytical and computer skills

Very good educational background, preferably in a numerate discipline

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy and comfortable in a field that combines elements of multiple disciplines (technology, marketing, mass psychology)

International perspective and culture

Other Key Considerations

3-6 years of work experience in the fields of consulting, marketing, telecoms or information technology

MBA or postgraduate business degree (or like experience) a plus

Experience with budget management and cost control

Business development or account management experience

Understanding of Mobile, Web, and online advertising

Marketing thinking and creative capability

About this company

Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.

We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.

What we believe

Our values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.

1. Integrity & Trust

You are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.

2. Perseverance

You pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

3. Innovation

You have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.

4. Respect

You invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at Upstream

Upstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.