Business Development and Sales Manager

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Business Development & Sales Manager to lead our expansion efforts and drive revenue growth. You will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategies that deliver long-term value, forge powerful client relationships, and elevate the brand’s financial performance.

We are especially focused on growing our footprint across Africa and the diaspora, and are looking for someone with the foresight and agility to cultivate opportunities across these key markets.

The ideal candidate will combine sharp commercial instincts with strong relationship-building skills, and have a proven track record of executing high-impact sales strategies in dynamic environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a growth strategy focused on both revenue generation and client satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Africa and the global diaspora.
• Lead the sales function by creating business plans that address revenue goals, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with partners, brands, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create aligned, high-converting lead generation strategies.
• Pitch and promote the company’s media products and creative services to prospective clients.
• Provide expert insights on advertising trends, positioning, and market potential.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage and coach the sales team to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Monitor financial goals and prepare regular reports to inform decision-making.
• Conduct deep market research to identify evolving needs and new client segments.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to brand development through strategic partnerships and high-level visibility initiatives.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and sales, preferably within media, publishing, or advertising sectors.
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships that result in meaningful revenue growth.
• Experience managing and leading high-performing sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A strong understanding of the African and diasporic media landscape is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and deeply collaborative in approach.
• Passion for the Marie Claire brand and its mission to inspire, inform, and empower women.

Features Editor

We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Features Editor to join our dynamic editorial team. This pivotal role requires a keen editorial eye, a deep understanding of cultural nuances, and a passion for crafting compelling, original features that resonate with our audience.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping a diverse, informative, and inspiring features category that captures the bold, elegant, and unapologetically African voice of Marie Claire Nigeria. You will be a critical thinker, capable of independent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and bringing fresh, forward-thinking narratives to life across our digital platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the editorial team to define and execute the overarching features strategy across all Marie Claire Nigeria digital platforms.
  
• Lead the conceptualization and development of high-quality, well-researched feature stories that align with the brand’s values and appeal to our core audience.
  
• Generate and assign creative story ideas to in-house writers, freelancers, and other contributors, ensuring a consistent flow of engaging content.
  
• Edit and proofread a wide range of feature articles, ensuring clarity, accuracy, factual authenticity, and adherence to Marie Claire’s editorial standards.
  
• Establish and maintain publication goals and standards, ensuring all features comply with ethical codes and legal guidelines.
  
• Coordinate effectively with designers, photographers, and writers to enhance the visual and textual appeal of all features.
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging voices, and global conversations shaping women-centric fields, particularly within Africa and its diaspora.
  
• Cultivate and maintain strong industry contacts to enrich the quality and scope of our features category.
  
• Manage tight deadlines and monitor budgets related to feature content production.

 

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating a distinctive editorial voice and proven experience in a similar features editing role, preferably within fashion, beauty, or lifestyle digital publications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in features editing, with a track record of conceptualizing and delivering high-impact content.
• Exceptional storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• A deep understanding of the women’s media landscape, especially within Africa and its diaspora, with established connections in relevant fields (beauty, fashion, arts, culture, politics, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, social media, and content optimisation strategies for digital engagement.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), particularly WordPress.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills, with proven experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• A creative mindset, self-motivated spirit, and a genuine passion for shaping narratives that empower and inspire.

Fashion & Beauty Writer

We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Fashion & Beauty Writer to join our editorial team. This role requires a sharp eye for cultural trends, a deep passion for women’s storytelling, and the ability to craft compelling, original content that speaks to our audience with clarity, insight, and flair.

The ideal candidate is not only a strong writer but also a critical thinker who can work independently, collaborate across teams, and bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life. From features and op-eds to interviews and trend pieces, you’ll help shape the voice of fashion and beauty at Marie Claire Nigeria — a voice that is bold, elegant, and unapologetically African.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the editorial team to develop high-quality, well-researched articles for our digital platforms.
• Generate and pitch creative story ideas that reflect the brand’s values and resonate with our core audience.
• Write and edit a range of content, including news stories, interviews, op-eds, and trend pieces within fashion, beauty, and culture.
• Conduct in-depth research and interviews with experts, creatives, and industry leaders.
  
• Ensure all content aligns with Marie Claire’s editorial standards and is SEO-optimised for digital engagement.
  
• Work across departments to amplify stories and maximise audience reach.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging talents, and global conversations shaping fashion and beauty.

 

Requirements

• A strong portfolio that reflects an editorial voice aligned with Marie Claire’s mission and audience.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience writing for digital publications, preferably within fashion, beauty, or lifestyle.
• Excellent storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills.
• A deep understanding of the women’s media landscape, especially within Africa and its diaspora.
  
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, social media, and content optimisation.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), particularly WordPress.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  
• A creative mindset, self-motivated spirit, and a passion for shaping narratives that empower and inspire