Position Title: Marketing Executive
Employer: Jotun
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 10 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
We are looking for talents like you to join our full-time permanent positions in our MEIA Graduate Program. Your journey in this program will consist of challenging & exciting tasks at work and your development will be accelerated through formulation of personal development plan, local or internal assignments and focused training programs over the course of a year.As a Marketing Executive, you will support effective implementation of marketing strategies, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating and executing promotional activities and product positioning in line with region and/or segment direction in order to enhance brand awareness.You will be based in Addis Ababa and will report to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of marketing plans
- Manage and execute communication on relevant digital and social media, including company websites and intranet sites
- Secure local implementation of concepts, product or brand strategies as well as targeted campaigns and launches
- Responsible for providing market data for analyzing sales performance and product positioning and handling administrative marketing tasks such as legal approvals, documentation, etc.
- Prepare and manage the ordering of marketing materials and build relationships with relevant suppliers, customers, or other stakeholders
- Responsible for increasing brand awareness by implementing Company’s strategies and policies and localizing regional initiatives to achieve targeted market share.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or relevant field.
- 1 -3 years of work experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in English is required.
Competencies we look for:
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
- Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
- Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities
WHO WE ARE
Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.
