Job Openings at Wakanow

Wakanow is Africa's leading, full-service online travel company. At Wakanow, we understand that everyone likes easy and affordable travel services, so we provide our customers with a one-stop booking portal for Flights, Hotels, Visa Assistance, Holiday Packages, Airport Transfers, an international Travel SIM, a Prepaid Travel Card, a Loyalty program, and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) SEO Specialist

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities
• Researching and implementing content recommendations for organic SEO success
• Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
• Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization
• Research and analyze competitor advertising links
• Develop and implement link building strategy
• Work with the technology team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
• Blog content creation and management
• Tracking important SEO metrics including organic traffic, conversion rates and time spent on page

Requirements

• Work experience as an SEO Specialist or similar
• Familiarity with keyword research and management tools
• In-depth experience with website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics, WebTrends etc)
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
• Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO

Salary
Competitive

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2.) Email Marketing Specialist

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Management of all ongoing automated and lifecycle emails to communicate Wakanow product offerings and value proposition
• Manage the email campaign queue and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee email campaigns from concept to completion, including distribution and analytics, to maximize revenue and ROI Manage audience strategy and deploy initiatives based on the target audience.
• Analyze and track data to maximize the performance of email campaigns to achieve customer acquisition, conversion, and growth goals.
• Build expertise and become a subject matter expert in email design.
• Perform A/B testing and focus groups; analyze results to improve email metrics.
• Ensure all email campaigns comply with current email best practices.
• Build campaigns, test, and optimize content and email cadence to hit KPI goals.
• Ad hoc and weekly KPI reporting.
• Managing trigger email campaigns throughout the customer lifecycle to maximize sales.
• Carrying out segmentation of the database and implementing remarketing strategies 
• Analysis of current email marketing campaigns and making recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• Experience with email automation and personalization and familiarity with using marketing automation tools 
• Intermediate proficiency with HTML and CSS
• Experience with B2B and B2C marketing
• Ability to work with levels of ambiguity and solve problems independently 
• Experience with audience segmentation and targeting
• Ability to prioritize and think strategically
• High standards and an eye for detail
• Ability to manage, communicate, and collaborate cross-functionally

Salary
Competitive

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3.) SEO Specialist - French Speaking

Job Location: Remote

Job Description

• Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities
• Researching and implementing content recommendations for organic SEO success
• Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords
• Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization
• Research and analyze competitor advertising links
• Develop and implement link building strategy
• Work with the technology team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
• Blog content creation and management
• Tracking important SEO metrics including organic traffic, conversion rates and time spent on page

Requirements

• Work experience as an SEO Specialist or similar
• Familiarity with keyword research and management tools
• Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
• In-depth experience with website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics, WebTrends etc)
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO

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4.) Graphics Designer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Graphics Designer will be responsible for implementing graphic design elements in an effective way within the Wakanow Group

Job Description

• Participate in designing and redesigning computer graphics, web page graphics, logos, illustrations, advertisements, brochures, and many other forms of visual communication
• Analyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid-out concept and established specifications of the project
• Provide quality control over concepts and projects to ensure brand consistency.
• Ensure that every creative execution meets all quality assurance parameters as set out in the brand manual.
• Manage multiple creative execution projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure that the delivered products or services adhere to the policies and standards of the company
• Interpret, gain, and communicate insights on the target audience and use these effectively in the execution of all creative material.
• Ensure all-round compliance of creative material to all Brand elements including Corporate and visual identities and brand value proposition.
• Develop motion, Gifs, or animation creative for products and services

Requirements

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Knowledge of interactive design including best practices in technology, usability and user experience

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5.) Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Data Analytics Competence

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• The FP&A Manager with Data Analytics Competence is a pivotal role in our finance department. This position combines financial planning, analysis, and data-driven insights to assist senior management in making informed business decisions.
• With a strong emphasis on data analytics, the FP&A manager is expected to produce forward-looking financial models, offer strategic guidance, and provide actionable insights to drive growth and operational efficiencies.

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with business units to develop financial models for new projects and ventures.
• Analyse and interpret financial results compared to budgets and forecasts.

Data Analytics & Insights:

• Use advanced analytical techniques and tools to analyse large datasets, identifying trends, anomalies, and predictive patterns.
• Provide data-driven insights to support business decision-making processes.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure the availability, quality, and accuracy of key data sources.

Reporting:

• Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Develop clear visual presentations to convey complex financial data and analytics insights.

Strategic Analysis:

• Conduct scenario modelling, ROI analysis, and profitability analysis on various business initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to senior management based on financial and data-driven insights.

Collaboration:

• Partner with various departments, understanding their needs and providing financial expertise.
• Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes, implementing best practices and new technologies where beneficial.
• Enhance data analytics capabilities within the finance department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field; an MBA or relevant certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, FMVA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in FP&A roles with a strong focus on data analytics.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• Proficient in advanced financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Strong experience with data analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously.

Salary
Competitive.

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