Job Posting: BellaNaija.com is Hiring – Business Development | Editorial | Vendor Call

BellaNaija.com is hiring!.
It’s been a thrilling ride over the past 6 years and we are glad to announce that we are expanding our team. We are also seeking vendor profile submissions for key areas.
The job vacancies are open to forward-thinking people who wish to join our vibrant team.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All roles are currently open, therefore do not apply if you cannot resume in August/September 2012.

Deadline for Applications: 18th August 2012

JOBS
Role: Business Development Analyst, BellaNaija.com
Educational Qualification: University Graduate – 2.1 – will consider EXCEPTIONAL candidates with a lower grade

Skills:
– Interpersonal
– Sales
– Microsoft Office Suite
– Marketing
– Business
– Analysis
– Accounting Skills & General Knowledge of Nigerian Tax Legislation

Career Level: 1 to 2 years experience
Job Type: Permanent
Job Status: Full Time
Job Description: Business Development Analyst

Applicants must be self-motivated, confident, and determined. Applicants must be presently based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of these fields: PR/Advertising/Marketing/Client Services/Finance.

Knowledge of the entertainment, fashion and lifestyle industry in Nigeria would also be beneficial within this role. A candidate who takes pride in their work and can showcase the company in a positive light, in and out of work, is also pivotal.

The Role:
Within this role, you will be responsible for engaging decision makers on the phone to discuss their businesses and campaign plans, conduct face to face, as well as impromptu, meetings; identify customer needs and ultimately develop opportunities for our clients to showcase themselves on our mediums, while consistently increasing incoming
revenue streams.

Responsibilities will include:
• Outbound calls/emails to potential and regular clients.
• Executing multiple projects, while supervising the paid content and liaising with daily client communications.
• Identifying revenue generating opportunities and building strong strategic relationships.
• Conducting research to gain a better knowledge of each field affiliated with the brand name.
• Documenting information in accurate and concise reports for our brand and for clients.
• Meeting with clients to articulate various available advertising avenues and creating well catered campaigns for the clients.
• Manage databases and create invoices in CRM systems such as myerp.com.
• Take part in regular events, ensuring correct brand representation and utilizing networking opportunities.
• Maintaining a focused work ethic whilst operating within firm time constraints.

Pay: Pay is aligned with online media standards

Instructions for Application Submission
Please Read and Follow Specific Instructions. Submissions that do not match instructions will be immediately deleted.
Send an email to [email protected]
Subject: Business Development Analyst
Email Content: Write short cover letter – maximum 300 words clearly outlining why you are the best candidiate for this job.
Paste CV/Resume in the body of the email
Only 1 Email/Application per candidate | No attachments – Emails with attachments will be deleted immediately
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Role: Editorial Assistant, BellaNaija.com (Focus Areas – General Editorial, Fashion & Style, Weddings, Careers, Music & Movies)
Educational Qualification: University Graduate – 2.1 – will consider EXCEPTIONAL candidates with a lower grade
Skills:
– Writing
– Communication
– Analytic Skills
– Creative skills

Career Level: New Graduate to 2 years experience
Job Type: Permanent
Job Status: Full Time
Job Description: Editorial Assistant

Applicants must be self-motivated, confident, and driven. Applicants must be presently based in Lagos, Nigeria. Candidates who have successfully maintained blogs should provide links.

Applicants must have a very good grasp of English comprehension and grammar. Applicants must be creative, confident and hard working. Knowledge of the entertainment, fashion and lifestyle industry in Nigeria would also be beneficial within this role. A candidate who is innovative and is willing to work hard and develop in this field is welcome.

The Role:
Work with editors to develop BN content for specific subject areas or across different areas of focus (for general Editorial Assistants)

Responsibilities will include:
• Writing articles
• Copy-editing content
• Conducting interviews
• Research
• Liaising with editors and contributors
• Attending events

Pay: Pay is aligned with online media standards

Instructions for Application Submission
Please Read and Follow Specific Instructions. Submissions that do not match instructions will be immediately deleted.
Send an email to [email protected]
Subject: Editorial Assistant (Please specify proposed focus area) e.g Editorial Assistant – Style
Email Content: Write short cover letter – maximum 300 words clearly outlining why you are the best candidiate for this job. Be as specific as possible and reference previous experience.
Paste CV/Resume in the body of the email. Also paste a short writing sample in the body of the email.
Only 1 Email/Application per candidate | No attachments – Emails with attachments will be deleted immediately
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VENDORS
BellaNaija.com is also accepting profiles from vendors in the following areas.
Providers of the services listed below should please send their company profile to [email protected]

Criteria
– Based in Lagos, Nigeria
– Professional Approach
– Experience working with Startups & SMEs
– International experience/exposure
– History of Excellence
– Case Studies of Executed Projects
– Customer Testimonials/Reference

Vendors specializing in the following areas:

• HR Consulting Services (excluding recruitment consultants)
• Accounting & Tax Services
• Interior Design

How to Submit
Please Read and Follow Specific Instructions. Submissions that do not match instructions will be immediately deleted.
Send an email to [email protected]
Subject: Vendor Submission – (write name of focus area). For example, Vendor Submission – Accounting & Tax
Content of Email should include
Name of Company
Contact Details – Address, phone number, website link, email address
Overview – Staff profile, profile of key consultant/MD, Description of services offered, prices of services offered and any other relevant information

No attachments – Emails with attachments will be deleted
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BellaNaija.com is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, candidates will not be discriminated against in regards to their religion, gender, age, marital status or sexual orientation.