Marketing Officer Job Opportunities – SPOUTS
Organisation: SPOUTS
Duty Station: SPOUTS Head Office, Nsambya, Uganda
Reports to: SPOUTS Sales & Marketing Director
About US:
SPOUTS is a Limited company operating within Uganda that manufactures and distributes ceramic water filters with a vision of providing access to clean and safe drinking water for all Ugandans.
Job Summary: The Marketing Officer will be responsible for taking on a variety of tasks that allow for the successful completion of planned marketing programs. Some travel will be required between the SPOUTS head office, the factory at Nakawuka and other parts of Uganda in response to the demands of the marketing program.
Job Summary: The Marketing Officer is responsible for taking on a variety of tasks that allow for the successful completion of planned marketing programs. These responsibilities include organizing campaigns and developing marketing strategies among others. This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the Sales & Marketing department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of marketing assistants to develop and execute marketing strategies.
- Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
- Support marketing executives in organizing various projects.
- Conduct market research and analyse consumer rating reports/ questionnaires.
- Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.).
- Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
- Lead in the organizing and monitoring of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and programs and attend them to facilitate their success.
- Prepare and deliver promotional presentations.
- Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts.
- Write marketing literature (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market.
- Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Submit ideas for experimental marketing programs designed to enhance and grow the company’s brand
- Demonstrate corporate responsibility.
- Always act in a manner consistent with SPOUTS’ values.
- Comply with the SPOUTS’ standards of conduct and all applicable policies and legislation.
- Represent SPOUTS in public and official forums, functions and joint ventures as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Qualifications/ Experience
- Proven experience as a Marketing Officer for a minimum of 2 years.
- A qualification relevant to the work of the Marketing Officer will be highly regarded.
Capabilities: Within the context of the main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role, the employee is expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of SPOUTS.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Personal commitment to excellent customer service.
- A successful track record in setting priorities, managing work demands and evaluating progress while remaining responsive to changing priorities.
- Works autonomously, delegating appropriately to manage workload.
- Uses initiative to develop new approaches and to encourage high-performance outcomes.
- Works well in a multi-functional and multi-cultural team.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)
- Good understanding of office management and marketing principles.
- Competent understanding and knowledge in marketing strategy development and execution.
- Good understanding of digital marketing.
- Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
- Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
- Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases
- Language: High level of competence in spoken and written English language skills. Other local language skills are a plus.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below. Please remember to attach your salary expectation.
Deadline: Monday, 2nd November 2020