About US:
Centenary Bank is the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58 branches spread countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial organisations, employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
Job Summary: The Marketing Supervisor will execute product & branch supports by identifying, developing and implementing marketing plan(s) to drive the Bank’s businesses aimed at achieving set targets, in addition to designing and reviewing marketing communication messages and ensuring execution of marketing/promotional plans in line with Divisional work plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support Marketing activities for all branches assigned including;
Periodic visits to all territorial Branches to profile business opportunities,
Support all Branch Marketing activities (promotions and deposit mobilization drives)
Promotion of new Branches/Service Centres
Mentor and train Branch Staff on how to promote new products and increase the Bank’s cross selling opportunities at every point of contact with customers
Plan and draft budget for all Customers Week for Western Branches in liaison with respective Branch Managers
Tasked with the distribution of promotional items/materials to all territorial branches
Preparation and submission of field reports on all activities executed during Branch supports to guide future business drives
Product support (credit products & other assigned products)
Review Market Audit & liaise with Credit team/Business Growth to generate businesses where openings have been identified
Support the launch and promotion of new credit products/schemes & other products assigned to
Participate in credit product review meetings with Agency prior to product launches
Coordinating regular progress review meetings for launched products/schemes with credit team to measure performances against desired objectives
Review proposals/requests submitted to the Bank and advise management on appropriate action to be taken:
Identify and analyse business opportunities, branding opportunities and customer retention avenues from all proposals submitted to the Bank
Review & advise Management on appropriate steps to undertake
Negotiating all proposed prices to ensure they fit within the departmental budget
Coordinate and participate in Bank’s promotional activities (trade shows, exhibitions & PR events)
Formulating activities plan for events & budget requirements
Branding all Bank events to drive Brand visibility
Generating leads from events attended & relay potentials to Business Growth
Submission of reports for all Bank events attended
Support Business Growth Division to bring in direct tangible business leads:
Support branch deposit mobilization drives to grow initial businesses
Profile business opportunities & communicate openings to Business Growth
Review proposals, identify, and recommend business opportunities for follow-ups
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Centenary Bank Marketing Supervisor job placement should hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Studies preferably B. Com/BBA-Marketing option,
A professional qualification in CIM is an added advantage
A minimum of three years of related experience in Marketing preferably in a busy service industry
Excellent report writing skills
Ability to plan, budget and manage the marketing budget
Ability to work independently
Creativity in problem solving and People Management
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good team player
Note: Pass degrees are not eligible
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by following the instructions below; downloading an application form for employment, download here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application to:
General Manager Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 — Kampala, Uganda.
Note: While we thank all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 29th September 2017