Marketing Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Marketing Manager, you will improve the overall market position and competitiveness of assigned segment, concept, brand, product or solutions portfolio by building in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customer needs, requirements and the market situation.This role is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and implement campaigns, launches, innovations, or similar based on market analysis, competitor monitoring, and customer insight within assigned areas of responsibility
• Drive the Category innovation strategy by identifying consumer insights and preparing Innovation concepts in cooperation with the Innovation Manager.
• Responsible for growing category and brand with support from the region, local sales, technical, supply chain, and customer network to achieve agreed financial results and market share.
• Develop and maintain local assortment and identify market needs, closely coordinate with different functions to increase market shares and profitability.
• Coordinate and assist in devising the strategies, plan, budget, etc., in order to achieve the company’s objectives and targets.
• Responsible for new product launches and implementations by working closely with local and regional marketing teams in order to drive the success of new innovations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Qualification and Experience

• BA Degree in Marketing Management, Business Administration, Business Management, or Management or MBA
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a managerial position

Competence Requirements

• Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully ​
• Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results​

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• 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

Skills Required:

• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management