Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mukuru is on the lookout for a Social Media and Promotions Coordinator to join our team in Zambia.
The main purpose of this role is to assist in the development and implementation of marketing and sales force promotions.
The Promotions Co-Ordinator reports directly to the Country Representative/ Manager.
The promotions Coordinator analyses trends and assists in setting prices, paying close attention to what the competition is doing.
Purpose of this role is to take strategic direction from the Marketing department in order to implement localised on the ground activation plans with the Country Sales Team. This role will report into the Country Rep/ Manager and will need to understand the customer behaviour, i.e. which transport methods they use, where they reside, where they work, the type of jobs they do, etc, in order to activate and promote in the right areas at the right times.
This person will also be responsible for all in country sponsorship execution, taking guidance from the Marketing team.
This position requires an individual who is highly strategic, is dynamic in thinking as well as a problem solver who is willing to get their hands dirty. Successful candidate would need to oversee all brand activations nationwide as well as be client facing. Must be able to plan, budget and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Internal liaison takes place with the Mukuru Group. External Liaison takes place with 3rd parties.
Duties And Responsibilities (Include but Is Not Limited To)

Key responsibilities:
• Partner with the marketing department to build the most effective roll-out plans for localised campaigns, i.e. activations, roadshows, etc
• Assist in development and implementation process for sales force promotions
• Develop support materials like brochures, flyers, scripts, videos and field communication
• Research among sales force and competitors’ promotional activities
• Perform as company representative for certain community and charitable events
• Support Account Executives in efforts to formulate promotional packages to their clients
• Identify remote appearances and conduct surveys at all potential promotion locations
• Provide project status updates to Marketing Manager
• Support developing staff promotional ideas and coordinates photography of all special events
• Develop and incorporate promotion elements in presentations to customers working with central creative group or promotions team
• Develop relations with client, legal and promotions groups to execute related activities
• Supervise and perform as on site, on-mic host of events when necessary
• Chair listener prize fulfilment and arrange and maintain inventory prize closet
• Ensure that assets and content created locally are approved and pre-aligned to Marketing strategy and CI.
• Organise distribution of all localised assets to Agents for their activations.
• Create a monthly activations plan identifying the focus areas/ locations with the country manager
• Decide on, order the giveaways for all activations and manage budgets
• Attend all Sponsorship activations where applicable – take pictures, provide reports to the marketing department listing attendees, success of the activation, location, etc.
• Do site visits and ensure up to date Marketing collateral is present within all partner outlets.
• Do site visits and ensure all Mukuru booths and branches have up to date campaign artwork/ posters/ flyers.
• Create engaging, original and effective content for social media platforms
• Identify innovative ideas to reinforce marketing campaigns across social media channels
• Execute digital competitions (planning, design, sign off and execution)
• Carry out social media community management for Zambia approved by Digital Marketing Manager
• Localise content specific to Zambia to grow Zambian following on social platforms

Key Requirements
• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• Related Tertiary qualification (Essential)
• 2 years + experience as a Promotions Co-Ordinator or similar role
• Knowledge of Sales, activations and marketing
• Experience with research using data analytics software
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Marketing and Sales principles (Essential)
• Knowledge of marketing & communication media processes (Essential)
• Knowledge of the Mukuru products (Desirable)
• Knowledge of social media (Essential

Additional Skills
• Computer skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Administrative & organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGET

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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