Communications Manager
Sabi
Marketing & Communications
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
About us
Founded with a solutions oriented approach to solving commercial challenges, Sabi has grown to become a significant player in global supply chain services, focusing on the processes involved in the sourcing and distribution of physical goods and commodities across diverse global markets. We blend innovative technology with intuition to create solutions to support supply chain management, sustainability and compliance, and financial services. It goes beyond conventional service provision, serving as a dynamic tool for the growth of retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, importers, and manufacturers. Through Sabi's technology rails, businesses not only navigate challenges but expand their capabilities and reach on a global scale.
Core Values
- User Focus – Always focused on building the best solutions for our users
- Big minds - Innovate. Think big. Be open.
- Always Deliver - Do the work. Be accountable. Collaborate.
- Be Kind - Be considerate. Life is stressful enough.
- Keep it Simple - Strip it down. Get to the essence.
Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a communications Manager with experience in the technology industry, either in-house or via agency client work. This role is ideal for someone who excels at pitching reporters, crafting compelling content, and executing communications plans with flawless attention to detail. The ideal candidate possesses a can-do spirit, enjoys navigating complex environments, and thrives in unstructured settings where there is room to build and shape initiatives.
What you will be doing
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to promote Sabi.
- Craft press releases, blog posts, and other content with impeccable attention to detail.
- Pitch stories to reporters and support the management of media relations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communication efforts with business goals.
- Monitor media and social media coverage and raise issues relevant to or impacting our brand.
- Focus relentlessly on telling Sabi's story externally, connecting with our audiences, and generating excitement about our next phase of growth.
Requirements
Special Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in communications, preferably within the technology sector.
- Proven track record of successful media pitching and content creation.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Ability to thrive in unstructured environments and drive initiatives forward.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
Candidate Specification
- Motivated by the mission of Sabi
- Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
- Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
- A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
- Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.
Our Process:
- Prescreening with the Talent team
- Interviews and Case Assessments with the Hiring team.
- Follow up interviews with Sabi Leadership team.
- Hiring Decision
Benefits
- Rapid Career Growth
- Annual Training Budget
- Robust Health Coverage, including
- Optical Cover, and
- Dental Cover
- Wellness Programs, including
- Free Gym Cover
- Free Spa Cover
- Competitive Pension Plan
- Opportunity to work in other global office.
- Life Cover
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Vacation Days
- Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities