Marketing Manager (Uganda)

We are a fast growing consumer brand with national and some international operations. The company operates in a fast growing industry.

We are known for a very positive working environment and conditions and offer the opportunity to learn, grow and participate in a compelling regional success story.

Due to our expansion across the East African region we are looking to recruit a Marketing Manager to be based in Uganda.

Role Responsibilities

• Grow  audience and brand awareness through the execution of strong marketing campaigns.
• Implementing existing promotional campaigns i.e outdoor advertising, print campaigns, tv & radio, online advertising in line with ongoing marketing plans for the brand
• Manage the production of promotional and marketing material.
• Ensure the  brand identity is consistent with the overall company brand throughout Africa.
• Exploring ways of improving existing products and services and increasing profitability.
• Implementing and providing sales collateral and communication.
• Producing reports to monitor results.
• Grow company's Social Media audience
• Facilitate strong local PR and media mentions
• Build strong distribution alliances and partnerships that grow our audience, competitive advantage and brand awareness
• Monitor advertising spend and budgets and ensure maximum return on investment
• Work closely with peers in the local region and other African countries to ensure adoption of successful marketing strategies, brand consistency and providing regular feedback on activities.

Must have:

• min 2 years experience working in a consumer brand marketing role in a reputed organisation
• must have experience in media buying, agency or consumer brand development
• must have experience in social media management
• must have experience in PR and communications
• strong computer literacy
• strong numeracy and ability to analyse data
• exposure to high growth / start up / technology companies an advantage but not essential
• experience in online marketing, SEM and SEO for corporate accounts an advantage but not essential
• Superior written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Team player.

Interested?
If you meet the above minimum requirements kindly send in your CV and cover letter to be received on or before 4th January 2014.