Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Vacancy: Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Duma Works is recruiting for one of our clients

Span of Control: Marketing Executive, Digital Media Executive

Company: One of the leading professional companies in East Africa.

Mission: To implement marketing plans, marketing communications and public relations functions and direct the day to day activities of the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations team.

Job Description

• Implement marketing, communication and public relations action plans that will enhance the organization’s image and position within the market-place.
• Develop, monitor and ensure adherence to the marketing, communication and public relations budget.
• Ensure articulation of the desired image and position of the business by both external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee all marketing, communication and public relations day to day activities
• Manage and coordinate internal and external communication.
• Ensure consistent communication of image and position throughout the company and to the public.
• Oversee the design, production, appearance and distribution of all print and electronic materials such as the letterhead, use of logo, brochures and all publications.
• Manage and monitor progress of the use of various IT systems e.g. social media to advertise
• Provide oversight for outsourced marketing services
• Act as the company’s representative with the media and oversee media activities
• Plan and lead marketing events.
• Manage and build relationships with existing and potential sponsors.
• Prepare and update the marketing events calendar.
• Conduct continuous market research and surveys on the various businesses in order to ensure that the brand is continuously improved and maintained.
• Provide oversight, guidance and supervision of the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations team.

Operational Links
Internal
Heads of Departments
Employees
External
Government and regulatory bodies
Consultants and Service Providers
The company’s clients
 
Academic and Pertinent Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Public Relations / Communication and a Chartered Institute of Marketing certification
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either marketing, communication or public relations of which at least two (2) years should be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with personal computer, Microsoft, and an HRIS.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good decision making skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Ability to lead a team of professionals.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line consisting of Marketing and Public Relations Manager 1762, your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.