Navitas, or PIBT as it was then, was founded in Australia in 1994 with the goal of helping more international students succeed at university via improved student support and an extended academic year. Since this time, Navitas has significantly expanded the services it offers students and clients and is creating opportunities through lifelong learning for more than 80,000 people in 27 countries per year. Navitas listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2004 and is now an ASX100 Company, employing more than 5,800 staff globally. Navitas operates across three Divisions. Navitas is an industry leader in pre-university and university pathway programs. It offers university programs from 32 colleges across Australia and in the UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Via SAE Navitas is a leader in creative media education offering audio, film and new media qualifications via 56 campuses around the world. Navitas also provides quality vocational training and higher education programs, coupled with placement services in areas of key demand as well as providing English as second language courses for international students and English language, settlement and work preparation programs for migrants and refugees.
Job Title: Marketing Support Officer – West Africa
Job description
Division: Navitas Group Marketing
Reports to: Operations Manager – Nigeria & West Africa
Location: Ikeja, Lagos (do not apply if you are unable to work 5 days per week from Ikeja)
1. Overview and Objectives of the Position:
This role forms an integral part of the Navitas Group Marketing team and will be based in the Lagos Regional Office (Nigeria). The position reports to the Operations Manager – Nigeria & West Africa and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the Nigeria & West Africa group marketing team, providing cover (domestically and on occasion internationally) when required.
The Marketing Support Officer role will be responsible for sales and marketing support to the following destination countries:
USA
Canada
UK
Australia
The overall objective of the position is to support the Navitas West Africa Group Marketing team in their goal of market development, diversity and growth.
2. Key Relationships:
1. Operations Manager – Europe & West Africa
2. Marketing Manager(s) / Officer(s) – Nigeria & West Africa
3. Business Unit Marketing Staff
4. Europe West Africa – Source Country Office (SCO) Staff
3. Key Result Areas:
Administrative Responsibilities (60%)
Assistance with the organisation and management of international events
Providing administrative support to staff regarding travel and events
Managing distribution of required promotional materials domestically & internationally
Processing requests for agency agreements with potential agents
Maintaining up-to-date made offer (international students) records utilising CRM systems & reporting
Office administration support i.e. contractors, mail, office orders, etc.
Sales Support (10%)
Follow up with agents / students regarding admissions related issues e.g. document requests
Ensure that all student / agent enquiries are effectively followed up within agreed time parameters, including coordinating/distributing and/or responding to direct enquiries
Preparing and maintaining training / sales PowerPoint presentations
Marketing Support (10%)
Contribute to & support the development & implementation of the West Africa sales and marketing strategy
Liaise with key stakeholders on Navitas updates & changes
General (20%)
Provide administrative support when required
Working with designers, printers and others to develop promotional materials
4. Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential:
Possess a Bachelor’s/tertiary degree level qualification and / or marketing experience
High Level English skills
Demonstrate high level interpersonal communication skills inclusive of writing, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of Marketing activities both locally and abroad
Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits
Demonstrate a commitment to self-development to enhance skills and abilities
Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative
Be self-motivated and a good organiser
Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications (primarily word and excel)
Desirable:
International study experience
Possess knowledge of international Education Services Industry and overseas education system
How to Apply
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