RETAIL JOBS | Graduate Public Relations Officer at Supermart Nigeria

Supermart.ng, Nigeria’s leading online supermarket. If you desire to work in a fast paced environment, and experience rapid personal and career growth while making a tremendous impact in society, then this might be the company for you. We offer a truly entrepreneurial experience in a fast paced, yet structured environment, work within a proudly Nigerian company built by young, talented and dynamic entrepreneurs. We operate a structured yet fun and easy-going work environment and also a management trainee and in-house entrepreneurial mentorship program.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

  • Our Public Relations officer seeks to gain awareness and positive image for a company and its offerings without an exchange of money.
  • Our PR officer is the contact person for all media and non-media inquiries and external communications.

Job Descriptions

  • The successful candidate will manage and grow our presence in local and international radio, TV and other publications by helping define and executing on a public relations strategy.
  • This is an exciting role for an outgoing, independent, self-starter person who has a background in Marketing, Press and Public Relations.
  • The successful candidate will also be our primary contact with external press and be in charge of outbound communications.

Responsibilities

  • Writing external communications and press releases
  • Representing our company at conferences and events
  • Representing company in interviews on Radio and TV
  • New business development with media
  • Business Development – As the job demands be also responsible for business development and sales

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
  • Good ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Very well organized with the ability to multi task and prioritize workload in a very busy & fast paced environment
  • Demonstrate a strong pro-active ability to learn, develop & implement new initiatives & Tele-Marketing solutions
  • Articulate and enthusiastic with the ability to represent the company at all levels in a professional, warm and approachable manner
  • Excellent negotiation & people skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
  • Event organization and management skills
  • An independent, self-starter who loves new challenges, is highly creative and able to develop the brand
  • Pleasant personality and able to build relationships with employees and press people

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s only to: hr@supermart.ng