Marketing and Communications Lead

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Lead

Location: Ikota, Lagos State.

Job Type: Hybrid

About Company: Our client is a premier tobacco retailer in Nigeria, renowned for providing high-quality smoking accessories. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they offer a diverse range of products to discerning consumers.

The company is seeking to hire a strategic and creative Marketing & Communications Lead to drive brand growth, customer engagement, and market leadership across all channels; offline, digital, and experiential. You will be responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that build brand equity, increase market penetration, and support business growth. You will lead a lean, creative team, manage vendor partnerships, and align brand messaging with business objectives across diverse platforms and customer touchpoints. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and corporate communications strategy aligned with the business' growth objectives.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Revenue, Product, Sales Ops, and Logistics) to deliver go-to-market plans for new product launches and regional expansions.
  
• Lead market research and customer insights initiatives to identify emerging trends, target audiences, and growth opportunities.
  
• Translate competitive analysis and brand positioning into actionable strategies and campaigns.
  

Marketing:

• Create and manage marketing budgets and campaign calendars.
  
• Oversee the design, production, and distribution of all offline materials; flyers, banners, stickers, merchandise ensuring brand consistency.
  
• Plan and execute in-person promotions, retail activations, and field marketing campaigns across branches and target states.
  
• Set up, monitor, and optimize performance-driven digital advertising campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads.
  
• Ensure all product and promotional content across websites, social platforms, and retail touchpoints are accurate and engaging.
  

Communications & Content:

• Lead content strategy and development, including social media, digital storytelling, PR, and email marketing.
  
• Align communication across teams and customer-facing channels to ensure unified brand voice and messaging.
  
• Manage relationships with creative agencies, media outlets, and distribution partners.
  
• Produce high-impact communications materials for internal and external use; including press releases, brochure, product catalogue, flyers, campaigns, newsletters, and announcements.
  

Leadership & Operations:

• Manage the marketing team’s day-to-day activities, schedules, and professional development.
  
• Develop and track KPIs and OKRs to measure campaign ROI, brand performance, and team effectiveness.
  
• Report regularly to executive leadership on marketing performance, insights, and improvement opportunities.
  
• Ensure all marketing and promotional activities comply with legal and regulatory standards relevant to the tobacco accessory industry.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  
• Proven track record in sales and marketing, with a focus on consumer products.
  
• Strong understanding of the tobacco industry is a plus, including regulations, trends, and consumer behavior.
  
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, or communications preferably in retail, FMCG, or lifestyle sectors.
  
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage agency/vendor relationships.
  
• Strong creative instincts with a commercial mindset and analytical orientation.
  
• Hands-on experience managing digital marketing and offline activations.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

N350,000 monthly net + Bonus + other benefits.