Head Of Marketing At Spiro
full-time
Role Purpose
The Head - Marketing, Nigeria will be responsible for developing and executing the overall marketing and brand strategy for Spiro's Nigeria business.
The role will own brand positioning, customer acquisition, product marketing, go-to-market strategy, digital marketing, dealer/channel marketing, local market activation, communication, events and market intelligence, with a strong focus on driving awareness, adoption and commercial growth of Spiro's electric mobility portfolio.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in automotive marketing, preferably across two-wheelers, three-wheelers or electric mobility, combined with meaningful experience managing marketing initiatives across African markets.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy
Develop and execute the annual marketing strategy for Nigeria aligned with business, revenue and market expansion objectives.
Brand Strategy
Build and strengthen Spiro's brand positioning and differentiation in the Nigerian electric mobility market. Develop the brand narrative, messaging and communication strategy for target customer segments.
Automotive Marketing
Lead marketing for two-wheeler / three-wheeler products, including product positioning, customer propositions, product launches and lifecycle marketing.
Go-to-Market
Develop market-specific GTM strategies for new products, cities, customer segments and distribution/channel expansion.
Customer Acquisition
Build integrated campaigns to generate awareness, enquiries, test rides, leads, conversions and customer adoption.
Digital Marketing
Lead digital strategy across social media, performance marketing, content, search, CRM and digital lead-generation platforms. Establish measurable digital funnels from enquiry to conversion.
Dealer / Channel Marketing
Partner closely with sales, dealers, distributors and business teams to develop local-area marketing initiatives and channel activation programs.
Local Area Marketing
Design and execute city-level marketing campaigns based on local consumer behaviour, market potential and competitive dynamics.
Product Launches
Lead end-to-end marketing for new product launches, including positioning, campaign development, media, events, PR, dealer activation and customer engagement.
Market Intelligence
Track customer insights, competitor activity, pricing, product positioning and market trends and translate insights into actionable marketing strategies.
Events & Activations
Lead auto shows, exhibitions, roadshows, test-ride events, customer engagement programs and other brand activation initiatives.
PR & Communications
Manage PR, media relations, corporate communication and product communication in coordination with relevant stakeholders and agencies.
Marketing Analytics
Establish KPIs for awareness, lead generation, customer acquisition, engagement, conversion and marketing ROI.
Budget Management
Develop and manage the annual marketing budget and ensure effective allocation of marketing spends across channels and initiatives.
Agency Management
Identify, brief and manage creative, media, digital, PR and activation agencies.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Business Development, Product, Operations, Finance and Country Leadership to ensure marketing initiatives directly support business objectives.
Team Leadership
Build, mentor and manage the Nigeria marketing team and establish strong marketing processes and performance metrics.
Candidate Profile
Mandatory
10 - 15 years of overall marketing experience
3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in African markets
Strong experience in automotive / mobility / two-wheeler / three-wheeler / EV / auto OEM environment
Experience in brand management and integrated marketing
Strong understanding of African consumer markets and local market dynamics
Experience handling product launches and GTM strategies
Strong digital and performance marketing understanding
Experience working with dealers, distributors or channel partners
Experience managing agencies and marketing budgets
Strong stakeholder and team-management capabilities
Preferred
Experience in Nigeria or West Africa
Experience in electric mobility / EV / sustainable transportation
Experience with two-wheelers or three-wheelers
Exposure to both B2C and B2B/customer-segment marketing
Experience with start-ups, high-growth businesses or market-entry environments
Experience managing multi-city marketing programs