Marketing Manager
May Publishing Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
This position offers a great opportunity for career growth.
Position Overview:
- We are seeking a strategic, creative, and results-oriented Marketing Manager to lead and execute marketing initiatives for our publishing brand.
- The ideal candidate will oversee the promotion of our books, authors, and publishing services, driving visibility, engagement, and sales across digital and physical platforms.
- You must be passionate about storytelling, deeply skilled in marketing strategy, and capable of leading campaigns that align with our mission of legacy, impact, and excellence in publishing.
- Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for books, authors, and biography/autobiography publishing services.
- Plan and oversee end-to-end marketing campaigns (pre-launch, launch, post-launch).
- Create data-driven marketing plans tailored to genre, audience, and distribution channels.
- Coordinate and promote virtual and physical book launches, author events, and campaigns.
- Identify and secure partnerships with bookstores, media outlets, influencers, and sales channels.
- Supervise and guide marketing officers, content creators, and external vendors.
- Collaborate with editors, designers, authors, and management to ensure cohesive brand messaging.
- Provide marketing direction and support for author branding and public-facing activities.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality marketing content including graphics, captions, blogs, newsletters, reels, and short-form videos.
- Manage and optimize social media platforms and email marketing campaigns for engagement and conversion.
- Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and platforms.
- Monitor publishing and digital marketing trends, reader behavior, and platform updates.
- Track campaign performance, analyze data, and present actionable insights.
- Recommend and implement growth-focused strategies to increase visibility, readership, and sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Media, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 2 years of proven experience in marketing management, digital marketing, or brand strategy.
- Strong knowledge of major platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok.
- Hands-on experience with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or similar design tools.
- Working knowledge of SEO, email marketing, website management, and ...