Marketing Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Unicomer (Courts)

 About Unicomer

We are the largest retailer in the region, offering many opportunities for growth and development and are looking for a talented and dedicated individual to become part of our dynamic team.

Marketing Officer 

We are looking for an optimist with a great attitude to join our marketing department as Marketing Officer - Advertisement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conceptualizing, writing and producing outstanding radio and television advertisements to support the company's various promotional campaigns
• Preparing media schedules monthly for all traditional media and monitor all placements on a weekly basis to ensure optimal exposure and accurate placement of all advertisements
• Making recommendations concerning new advertising and promotional initiatives for the company in an effort to continually improve their impact and effectiveness
• Preparing reports and assisting in the conduct of annual media negotiations
• Identifying advertising opportunities in traditional and new media

Academic Qualifications and Key Competencies include:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Project Management Certification
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar marketing role
• Thorough understanding of marketing concepts
• Excellent understanding of market environment and making recommendations
• Must be creative, detail-oriented and efficient with the ability to quickly analyze information
• Ability to identify market/business opportunities and make recommendations
• Superior computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Projects
• Excellent copywriting skills and experience
• String presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes by Monday, November 28, 2022 to career@unicomer.com

Regional Real Estate Lead Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Unicomer Group

Come Build your career with Unicomer Group, a dynamic and fast paced retail organization spanning twenty four (24) countries, with over 1000 stores and 16000 talented and engaging retail professionals across Latin America, the Caribbean and USA.

Regional Real Estate Lead

The Regional Real Estate Lead will have responsibility for leading and overseeing strategic regional property management activities for commercial and residential properties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To manage the real estate portfolio by creating a regional strategic development plan, in support of landing opportunities that capitalize on the business strengths and to achieve business goals.
• To support and negotiate new leases in line with the company's real estate needs, to ensure timely execution of real estate projects.
• Partner with internal and external business stakeholders to initiate and execute strategic real estate portfolio management. Complete projects within scheduled time, budget and specification levels without adverse environmental impact or business disruption.
• To evaluate lease-buy analysis in partnership with local, regional and corporate stakeholders, to inform decision-making that maximizes the best returns for the business.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external legal counsel, insurance companies, other stakeholders and corporate services. Establish and ensure good governance, sound real estate practices and full compliance with all regulations; thereby protecting the company from business exposure.
• To observe and evaluate real estate markets in respect of trends, changes and opportunities and propose short to mid and long-term strategies for the real estate portfolio, towards achieving the desired goal for the business.

Qualifications, Skills and Characteristics:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or other related fields.
• Minimum four (4) to five (5) years' working experience in real estate project management and strategic facilities planning 
• Sound knowledge of real estate portfolio management in an international environment.
• Process oriented in managing real estate life cycle inclusive of planning, project management and lease administration.

A competitive compensation package is being offered to the individual with the requisite competencies and experience.

Applicants are requested to Email their Cover Letter and CVs to chyvonne_lennon@unicomer.com on or before June 30th, 2022.

Bluestart Officer Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Unicomer Group

Come build your career with Unicomer Group, a dynamic and fast paces retail organization spanning 24 countries, with over 1000 stores and 16000 talented and engaging retail professionals across Latin America, the Caribbean and USA.

Bluestart Officer

We are recruiting a Blue Start Officer to manage and oversee the start-up of companies consistent with Unicomer Group policies and procedures in order to achieve sustainable growth, and to deliver Unicomer's strategic plans.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Implement operational and strategic activities that are necessary for Blue Start entities in the Caribbean according to their various laws to drive the growth objectives of the business.
• Monitor, coordinate, and communicate the strategic objectives of the business, as well as support the requirements of the business.
• Liaise with employees to achieve the start up of the companies successfully.
• Evaluate solutions in order to meet or improve business objectives/needs.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by your management line to ensure the proper operation of the department.

Qualifications, Skills and Characteristics:

• A Bachelor's Degree in law, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or any other related field.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Project management.
• Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships.
• Highly motivated and flexible.
• Strong character with values aligned to Unicomer's core values of integrity, loyalty, teamwork, leadership, responsibility and customer service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Competence in Excel.

A competitive compensation package is being offered to the individual with the requisite competencies and experience.

Applicants are requested to Email their cover letter and CVs to chyvonne_lennon@unicomer.com on or before June 30th, 2022.

Bailiff/Collector (All-island ) - Jamaica - Unicomer (Courts)

We are the largest retailer in the region, offering many opportunities for growth and development and are looking for a talented and dedicated individual to become part of our dynamic team.

Bailiff/Collector

Basic Requirements:

• Two (2) recent passport size photos stamped and signed by a JP
• Copy of valid Bailiff License (if available)
• Must own or have access to a reliable motor vehicle
• Be customer-focused and professional
• Two (2) written letters of reference from any two (2) listed below:

1. Police officer not lower than the rank of corporal
2. Justice of the Peace
3. School Principal/Minister of Religion
4. Past or current employer

• To have knowledge of HP Act would be an asset
• Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle and able to travel

Applicants with the above mentioned requirements should submit applications to:

ATTENTION CREDIT MANAGER

P.O. Box 2749

Email: creditdeptja@unicomer.com

Or drop off applications/documents at the following Courts branches:

• Mandeville
• Montego Bay (Barnett Street)
• Ocho Rios
• Cross Roads (Collections Dept.)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.