MTN Ghana Recruitment for Manager, EB Product Planning & Development

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified graduates for MTN Ghana Reccruitment for Manager, EB Product Planning & Development.

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator, connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30 June 2013, MTN recorded 201.5 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia.  MTN’s brand is the most valuable in Africa and is ranked in the top 100 brands worldwide. MTN’s shares constitute the biggest primary listing on the JSE – Africa’s largest stock exchange.

Job Description

• Company: MTN Ghana
• Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Job Role

• Develop the relevant and targeted marketing strategies for each segment ( Fixed, Public /Govt , SME, LCA, Digital etc)
• Develop & launch new products, taking into account the full marketing mix
• Manage existing products to ensure optimal performance is derived ( Promos/Offers, improvements, bundling, retirement  etc)
• Plan & deliver product and services which meet specified performance and cost criteria as per the approved business case ,development budget and IBP/commercial  timetable
• Select, manage and maintain relationships with high quality, professional service providers
• Create product road map in coordination with EBD sales, Consumer Marketing & Marketing services, NWG, IT and other relevant functions
• Act as a catalyst in fuelling an innovative culture within the Enterprise Business Unit
• Manage the relevant support ( Go To Market, Creative development, PCD, Research and Analytics , Marketing services etc )
• Ensure commercial plan execution is on time and quality matrices have been adhered to
• Ensure new products comply with MTN’s revenue assurance recommendations
• Plan and track OPEX spend according to agreed divisional budget.
• Manage segment   ( Churn, revenue, segment  performance, revenue, ARPU , usage , customer insights  etc , )
• Drive innovative ways to create a positive customer experience and deliver optimum NPS ratings
• Implement annual pricing strategies for each product line to meet pricing targets while ensuring market competitiveness

Undertake other assignments as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor

Requirements/Experience

• A Degree in B.Com, BSc Engineering or an equivalent Business qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT in the Telecom Industry. Advanced knowledge and skills in Products Roadmap and Development

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of the market and industry
• Knowledge of the range of the corporate business partners
• Understanding of technology and services
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• Financial forecasting, reporting, target management and ownership
• Commercial Acumen

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to manage self and team performance, good conflict management, takes and manages accountability
• Energy & Drive – Innovative, Takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently, Creativity and Innovation
• Interpersonal Skills  –  Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative and  coaches & develops direct reports
• Personal Skills  – Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
• Operating Skills – Ability to focus on priorities and plans, manages and monitors work effectively
• Organisational Positioning Skills  –  Good written and verbal communication, commitment to the organization
• Strategic Skills – Global thinker, Analytical thinking and Problem solving abilities.
• Negotiating Skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply.