Marketing Executive

Location: Kampala, Uganda

The Marketing Executive will actively participate in strengthening the Lapaire brand and growing its awareness in its territory (Uganda) by executing the group's multi-channel marketing strategy and actively contributing to the marketing plan. He/she will report to the Retail Marketing Manager and the Country Operations Manager. 

The mission of the Marketing Executive is to:

• Understand the marketing plan and share ideas for marketing projects that correspond to Lapaire's target and objectives in Uganda
• Sourcing local partners and service providers (printers, advertising agencies, radio, TV, etc.) and negotiating the best rates 
• Developing marketing materials 
• Briefing sales teams on campaigns in collaboration with the Operations Manager
• Sourcing and managing local influencers representing the Lapaire brand
• Contribute actively in developing a winning marketing strategy for Uganda
• Execute the marketing strategy, including offline marketing activities, building and strengthening brand partnerships, improving marketing mix, and customer experience 
• Participate in growing Lapaire's community across all digital platforms 
• Provide advanced reporting on marketing activities led in Uganda. 

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Communications
• At least 2 years of successful experience in a similar position, in an agency or corporate environment
• You have significant experience in Marketing and PR project management and can adapt to an ever-changing environment
• You have an excellent command of digital tools

Personal Skills required to succeed in this role

• Organized, Rigorous: you don't get lost between projects and always know where you stand in your tasks
• Passionate: You are a marketer at heart and always keep up to date on new trends
• Negotiative and persuasive: You know how to convince your suppliers, with integrity 
• Social: You can build and maintain relationships
• Analytical skills: you know how to get the most out of all the information at your disposal
• Motivated: you like new challenges and are always looking to surpass yourself
• Adaptable and reactive: you know how to deal with any change and make corrections to your projects
• Good presentation skills: you know how to communicate on your projects and mobilize other collaborators

The starting gross salary budget for the role is UGX. 1,500,000 with a performance-based bonus of up to UGX. 300,000, plus transportation & telecommunication allowance. 

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section