Marketing Manager Jobs at People Perfomance Group in Uganda

Job Title: MARKETING MANAGER

( People Performance group, Uganda )


Our client is a manufacturer of first moving consumer products and prides in serving the whole region. To enhance the strength of their team, they are looking to engage two vibrant professionals.

MARKETING MANAGER

Reports to: The Sales and marketing Director.

Duty Station: Kampala with occasional travels with in and outside the country.

Job Purpose:

    To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet company objectives.
    To evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor’s data and implement marketing plans alterations as needed.
    To effectively manage the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the company.

Key responsibilities:

    Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
    Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
    Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information
    Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
    Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
    Monitor, review and report on all marketing activities and results
    Determine and manage the marketing budget
    Deliver marketing activities within agreed budget
    Develop pricing strategy
    Liaise with media and advertising agencies
    Instil a marketing led ethos throughout the business
    Manage the marketing mix and understand the current and potential customers
    Make customer focused decision and manage the customer journey (customer relationship)

Requirement:
Education and Experience:

    Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
    Experience of 3 years in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies, concepts and technical marketing skills
    4-5 years proven experience in fast moving consumer goods
    Experience in Ebizframe ERP will be an added advantage
    Professional qualification such as C.I.M is an added advantage Key Competencies:
    Excellent written, verbal communication and formal presentation skills
    Problem analysis, problem-solving skills and stress tolerance
    Strong Team-leadership and persuasive skills
    Excellent people management skills
    Quick decision making and excellent judgment skills
    Critical, logical thinking and Competitive Analysis ability


How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked with the position name. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB. Closing date is 5:00pm on Monday 11th July 2012

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group

Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante

P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: application ©ppg.co.ug

Deadline: 11th July 2012