Marketing Manager

Overview

We are seeking a creative and strategic Marketing Manager to supervise all BTL and ATL duties of the marketing team and ensure overall development of marketing strategies through external communications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the creation and promotion of a departmental culture that promotes integrity, high performance, continuous improvement, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media whilst building long-term relationships with all relevant suppliers
• Responsible for managing government relations i.e. Municipal Assembly permits for OOH
• Gathering of competitive market intelligence and advising Management on the way forward
• Spearheading key accounts projects and key market activations
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
• Handle crisis communications with well-organized plans, excellent media relations and smooth approach to controlling narrative.
• Manage internal communication between departments, executives, and front-line employees.
• Develop multi-pronged approaches to keeping the brand in the public eye.
• Manage and supervises the fabrications and installations of OOH (Billboards & other Outdoor publicities.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Marketing or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).
• Strong analytical skills, project management, marketing research and risk management.
• Sales promotion, networking and ability to influence and creative skills.
• Confident communicator and presenter.
• Good time management skills and Technology/Web Savvy.