Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 30 OCT 2023
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
MARKETING OFFICER-ENTERPRISE DIVISION (X1)
The incumbent will be responsible for handling all marketing activities and functions. He or she will supervise the entire marketing team on all initiatives directed at brand awareness and maximizing profits through developing ideal marketing strategies and marketing campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have a Degree in Marketing Management
- At least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Excellent working knowledge of social media marketing and digital marketing concepts
- At least one year working experience in a related field
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meeting sales targets and objectives of the marketing plan.
- Developing and implementing appropriate selling and marketing strategies
- Personal selling, customer visits and relationship marketing.
- Opening new and sustainable markets for the company.
- Marketing intelligence and feedback
- Performing competitive analysis and identifying gaps and opportunities in the marketplace
- Planning, executing and monitoring promotional and advertising campaigns and activities.
- Supervising, and motivating Sales Agents, Merchandisers and Promoters and coming up with incentive schemes.
- Liaising with all stakeholders with the aim of fostering sustainable relationships, brand association and brand loyalty
- Scouting for Tenders
- Organizing and coordinating sales promotions, funny day promotions and trade shows.
- Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Closing date for applications is 30 October 2023.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the applications not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.