Promotions Manager(Mukwano Group of Companies)-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Promotions Manager
Organization: Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Ref: MIUL/03/09/PM/SALES/2013
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 30th September, 2013
Reports to: General Manager Marketing

About Us:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Job Summary: 
The Promotions Manager is responsible for the creation and publicity of marketing incentives to increase sales of the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Combining advertising with promotions to secure future sales.
    Designing effective promotional tools to drive sales such as incentivizing with giveaways, contests, samples, coupons, discounts and reward programs etc.
    Utilizing relevant media channels to advertise the promotions effectively such as direct mail, radio ads, television spots, newspaper circulars, Internet ads, social media, websites and special events.
    Preparing reports to present to management and analyze the results of the campaigns to ensure their efficacy.
    Managing costs and budget tables as assigned by the Brand Managers.
    Preparing design briefs and manage designers and production houses to procure support materials for the promotions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The candidate should hold a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Business Administration (majoring in Marketing);
    Additional qualifications in advertising, finance and psychology will be an added advantage;
    At least three years work experience in a Marketing environment;
    Work experience in marketing of FMCG will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.

NB: Only successful candidates w shortlisted and contacted not later than two (2) weeks after deadline.