QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Postgraduate Degree in a relevant Field OR Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field + 2 years middle management experience.
• Experience working in a similar area at managerial/supervisory level.
• Knowledge of Marketing Strategies.

• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Able to work overtime as and when required.

     IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT NO LIMITED TO:

• Manage the overall marketing department and run the department and its activities towards the goals set by the marketing plan
• Strengthen overall brand and corporate identity of the corporation.
• Ensure the right and up-to-date information are delivered to potential clients by all departments of the Agro National.
• Ensure any change in any product is communicated to all relevant personnel and departments.
• Lead and organize all marketing campaigns (exhibitions, events, etc) for Agro National.
• Supervise events with the event organizer/the marketing department staff and ensure that the event organizer has all the resources needed to run the events.
• Find ways to develop the current marketing activities and tools that will attract the target market.
• Manage overall media coverage and communication related to marketing and promotion for the Agro National and Build up strategic alliances with media sources.
• Managing campaigns on social media – study trends and statistics on social media
• Coordinate all printing activities and materials related to marketing.
• Monitor the work of the marketing staff and offer them ideas to broaden their vision
• Ensure proper guidelines are given to all marketing staff and other staff involved in marketing activities
• Find ways to fully utilize the resources provided by the Agro and ensure that the costs do not overrun the budget.
• When sponsoring other events, ensure proper research is done on the possible return on investment and select sponsoring activities strategically.
• Organize necessary marketing and business trips that is targeted to promote AgroNet.
• Direct and organize events to develop public relations 
• Keep current with technology, innovative marketing techniques and communication trends
• Appraise the marketing staff annually as per the set guidelines and ensure marketing targets are reached
• Ensure right and up-to-date content are available on the website
• Organize and formulate mechanisms to get feedback from customers on functions related to marketing
• Coordinating and managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, brochures, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs.
• Writing and proofreading any written information that is sent out.
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials.
• Attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions that would promote the Agro National.
• Other tasks assigned by the Agro National that are in relation to efforts satisfying customers and farmers.

     NO. OF VACANCY:

• 01

     VACANCY TYPE:

• Fulltime

     REMUNERATION:

• Negotiable

     WORKING HOURS:

• 08:00am to 16:00pm (Sunday to Thursday; and Saturdays if needed)

 Interested candidates are invited to send their applications to [email protected] with the following before 1600hrs of 08 November 2020.

• Submit CV indicating past experiences from similar projects with attested document certificates and transcripts. The applicant should show his/her experience in the scope of work identified.
• Submit a cover letter stating why the individual is suitable for the assignment
• Professional reference.