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Marketing Manager at Umeme Limited- Uganda
Position Title:Marketing Manager
Duty Station: Uganda
Organization:Umeme Limited
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
Application Deadline:9th February, 2015, 17:00.
Organizational Profile:
Umeme is a public company cross listed on both the Uganda Securities
Exchange and the Nairobi Securities Exchange with over 6,483 shareholders,
including high value international institutional investors. Umeme operates
under a concession with a structural monopoly in the distribution of
electricity across Uganda, distributing 99% of electricity in Uganda through a
single buyer model. As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing
competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and
reliable electricity, improving customer experience, minimizing energy losses
and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals
Umeme is looking for you. If you are an individual of high integrity,
dedication and commitment, then we are waiting to hear from you.
Job Purpose:
To define the marketing strategy; Plan, Implement and review
programs/activities and offer general oversight portfolio of products and
services in line with the Business Plan, Company Policies & best practice.
Principal Accountabilities:
·
Plan and coordinate the
development and review of the annual Company marketing and product development
plan for Umeme limited in line with the Umeme business plan and policies.
·
Develop and coordinate Umeme’s
research and market information systems and make recommendations/,adjustments
in line with the Company business plan
·
Work closely with the
communication department to drive both internal and external communication
interrelationships.
·
Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the
development of new innovative products along customer segments and review
performance of the innovations against set benchmarks in line with the business
plan, market information and the regulatory frame work.
·
Plan, develop and co-ordinate the
implementation of promotion and publicity activities/programs for Specific
Customer segments in line with the Business Plan and Company Policies.
·
Identify, develop, plan and
expand Umeme’s products and services to new locations in the various customer
segments in line with the business plans and regulatory framework.
·
Commercialization of the Prepaid
metering services, Automated Meter Reading, alternative payment among others.
·
Co-ordinate training of staff
(Frontline Managers) in effective marketing skills as well as implement a
system of coaching and mentoring in effective relationship management skills.
Who we are looking for;
The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or
related field with Bias in Marketing or Consumer Behaviour.
A post Graduate Qualification/professional qualification in Marketing is an
added advantage. Proven track record in marketing with eight (8) plus years’
experience (4) of which should have been in a managerial Role in an FMCG
sector.
Project management experience will be an added advantaged
Mode of application:
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application
clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required
qualifications potential and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug
by Monday, 9th February, 2015, 17:00.
