Sales & Marketing Executive

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Executive
Job Type: Full Time/Onsite
Location: Magodo, Lagos State

TalenMO a professional recruitment and talent solutions firm dedicated to sourcing, screening, and placing the right people in the right roles across various MSMEs industries, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sales & Marketing Executive for one of our clients.
This role blends sales with marketing, communications, content leadership, and community engagement, with a strong performance orientation. You will lead and mentor creative team members (content creators, designers, video editors, community coordinators) to ensure 8thGear remains top-of-mind in Africa’s enterprise support and venture building ecosystem.

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to temiloluwa.talenmo@gmail.com

Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales & Conversion
Lead end-to-end sales for:
Hub Services
Internal 8thGear Programs for MSMEs
Partnerships & Memberships
Convert leads from campaigns, walk-ins, inquiries, and referrals
Manage CRM pipeline (Excel into Zoho)
Lead qualification, engagement, follow-up & closing
Maintain structured outreach rhythm (calls, DMs, emails, demos)
Build relationships with founders, SMEs, corporates, ecosystem partners

2. Marketing & Demand Generation
Develop, execute, and optimize digital marketing campaigns (Organic, Google, Meta, LinkedIn) that consistently generate high-quality leads (MSMEs) for:
A. Hub Services
Virtual Office Service/Coworking
Talent Placement
Tech Marketplace tools (Digiplus Starter Kit, Zoho Apps, MTN EB, etc.) and referral to our Business Services Portfolio Ventures (LegalMo.biz, FinaMo.biz, Digiplus Cafe, …)
GaaS – Growth Advisory via our Internal Programs such as MIRE (Market & Investment Readiness for Entreprenuers, DSE (Digital Skills for Entrerpenuers), Hub Membership (Monthly Personalised Mentorship and Accountability Sessions) and where required on-demand paid membership sessions.

B. External Impact Initiatives/ programs (eg DBN ETP, Meristem Incubation, GearUp incubation Connecta, LSETF Employability Training etc.)
Build and manage funnels for each product line
Drive traffic to landing pages, websites, communities
Develop compelling messaging aligned with 8thGear positioning

3. Communications & Brand Growth
Lead storytelling that positions 8thGear as top-of-mind in Africa’s enterprise support ecosystem through (Thought Leadership content and Journaling happenings at the Hub)
Drive content strategy (video-first priority)
Grow and manage online communities & engagements
Ensure brand voice, tone, and visual identity remain consistent across all channels.
Strengthen reputation, visibility, and relevance.
Platforms include:
LinkedIn · Instagram · Facebook · X · TikTok · WhatsApp Channels · Email & Newsletter · SMS Channels

4. Community Engagement & Relationship Building
Engage founders, MSME owners, alumni & ecosystem stakeholders
Ensure community members feel seen, heard, supported
Manage monthly touchpoints (online and offline) to ensure community warmth, responsiveness, and belonging.
Coordinate webinars, meetups, spotlight features, live sessions, AMAs, and micro-events.
Manage and grow email lists, WhatsApp Groups, SMS lists, and CRM segments.

5. Leadership & Collaboration
Provide leadership direction to a youthful team of:
Creative Content Designers
Digital Marketers
Community Coordinators
Collaborate with Operations, Programs, and BD Units
Provide marketing insight to leadership for strategic decision-making
Provide weekly content direction & insights to the creative team.
Approve content calendars, scripts, captions, and visual concepts.
Ensure content is storytelling-driven, educational, entertaining, and impactful.
Maintain a near-real-time content pipeline for all departments (Programs, Hub Services, Growth, CEO office).

6. Data, Insights & Reporting
Track KPIs across marketing, communication, and community metrics.
Analyze campaign performance and adjust strategies based on insights.
Conduct industry and competitor research to identify content gaps and growth opportunities.
Submit weekly reports to the Growth Associate and CEO.

General Requirements
3–6 years in Marketing, Sales, Communications, or Growth roles.
Proven record closing business (not just awareness).
Proven track record of running high-performing campaigns with verifiable results.
Strong understanding of marketing funnels, conversion optimization, and CRM tools (preferably Zoho).
Skilled in Ads Management: Meta Business Suite, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
Proficiency in social media management & analytics tools.
Excellent content planning, copywriting, and storytelling abilities.
Ability to lead a small creative team and manage multiple content pipelines.
Strong analytical skills, with ability to optimize campaigns based on data.
Experience in coordinating community events or online engagement initiatives.
High curiosity, creativity, and commitment to staying updated on content trends.
Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field.

Preferred Advantage
Experience in MSME support ecosystem
Tech / innovation environment exposure
Ability to function in fast-paced environments

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to temiloluwa.talenmo@gmail.com