About Britania:
Britania Products (U) Ltd. was set up in 1992 as a small unit for manufacturing biscuits and bread. A confectionery unit was added to this in 1998. To utilize the abundant natural resources of fruits and vegetables in the country, Britania Foods (U) Ltd., a modern fruit and vegetable processing unit blossomed into existence in mid-1995. In late 2002, Britania Products and Britania Foods merged and a new entity Britania Allied Industries Ltd. was instituted. The Corporate Office and the factory remained in Ntinda Industrial Area in Kampala, a contributory factor being the land owned by the company and available for expansion.
Job Summary: The Marketing Manager will be in charge of directing the day-to-day marketing activities of the organization and long term marketing strategy for the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion team.
· In charge of managing the company’s marketing budget.
· Responsible for developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company objectives.
· Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.
· Coordinating marketing campaigns with the sales activities.
· Actively monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing strategies and campaigns.
· Working closely with design companies and assisting with new product launches.
· Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
· Ensure the creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans.
· Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives.
· Initiate market research and carry out analysis of market trends.
· Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and Production Managers to market company products.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Business or BBA, Bcom. Possession of a Post graduate diploma in Marketing, CIMA or any other related will be an added advantage
· A minimum of three to five years of professional experience especially in the field of marketing.
· Excellent analytical and project marketing skills
· Good planning and organizational skills
· Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
· Broad commercial knowledge
· Skills in market analysis techniques
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
· High level of integrity
· Result-oriented
· Excellent computer skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application specifying their field of study together with an updated CV, contact number (s), copies of relevant certificates, names and details of three references to: The Human Resource Manager, Britania Allied Industries Ltd., P.O. Box 7518, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 21st August, 2015