MARKETING ASSOCIATE AT IO FURNITURE LIMITED | MARKETING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

IO Furniture is Nigeria’s premier interior design and furniture manufacturing company, offering bespoke solutions and high-quality craftsmanship across residential, commercial, and retail sectors. Our retail brand, PIQIT, delivers stylish, affordable furniture to a growing customer base seeking modern living.

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented, and creatively driven Marketing Associate to support our growing retail presence. Reporting directly to the Head of Retail, you will be a key player in implementing our marketing strategy across both digital and physical platforms. This role requires a unique blend of creative flair and operational discipline—one day you may be coordinating a high-end showroom activation, and the next, you will be optimizing e-commerce listings or managing post-production for a lifestyle shoot.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem solver with a background in lifestyle or furniture brands, possessing the confidence to manage complex timelines and the aesthetic eye to maintain the visual excellence of our brand.

Requirements:

Campaign Execution & Event Coordination

• Strategy Support: Assist in executing the company’s marketing calendar, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with IO Furniture’s brand guidelines.

• Event Management: Coordinate and plan retail events, including product launches, showroom activations, pop-up shops, and brand collaborations.

• Media Relations: Maintain and leverage positive relationships with newspaper outlets and advertising platforms to maximize brand visibility.

Content & Visual Merchandising

• Photography Oversight: Manage site photography sessions, including scheduling, documentation, image selection, and overseeing the post-production process.

• E-commerce Management: Own the visual appeal and content updates for our e-commerce platform, ensuring product listings are engaging, accurate, and optimized for sales.

• Asset Organization: Ensure all marketing collateral and digital assets are organized and reflect the brand’s visual storytelling standards.

Reporting & Support

• Sales Enablement: Support the creation of high-impact presentations, sales decks, and communication materials using Microsoft Office and Canva.

• Market Insights: Monitor competitor activities and assist in preparing insight reports to inform strategic marketing improvements.

• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external partners (photographers, printers, stylists) and internal teams to execute seamless campaigns.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

• Experience: 2–3 years of core marketing or retail experience.

• Sector Knowledge: Prior experience in a furniture, home, or lifestyle brand is a significant advantage.

Technical & Creative Skills

• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and content creation platforms like Canva.

• Project Management: Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and project stakeholders.

• Aesthetic Eye: A keen eye for detail, visual merchandising, and high-end aesthetics.

Core Competencies

• Proactivity: A solution-driven mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Market Savvy: Stay updated on digital trends and consumer behavior to evolve the brand’s visual communication.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: human.resources@iofurnitureltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.