Brand Executive(Monitor Publications Limited)-Career opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Brand Executive
Organization: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: Brand Manager
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 28th October 2013
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:
The Brand Executive will offer support to the daily implementation of brand/marketing plans as per agreed strategy in a timely manner to achieve the set objectives

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Supports implementation of all MPL brand plans.
    Develop, implement and monitor media schedules for brand activities for internal and external media.
    Implement promotional activities and campaigns, Merchandising management for all Above the Line (ABL) and Below the Line (BTL) medium.
    Develop and maintain database for suppliers, agents, advertisers and readers.
    Develop and maintain a merchandising digest for all ATL & BTL materials and ensure brands presence in all activities.
    Manage ATL and BTL materials in store and out door.
    Support execution of corporate PR activities.
    Support New product launches.
    Bill copy/media implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a university Degree from an accredited institution.
    Additional qualifications in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
    One to three years' experience in brands and communication, preferably in an FMCG company
    Functional knowledge of MS Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets.
    Demonstrate planning and organizing skills
    Demonstrate innovation and creativity
    Strong communication (oral & written)
    Good interpersonal skills
    Self-driven to achieve results
    High personal integrity


How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.

The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com