Marketing Manager Distributor Markets Africa at Arjo

The Marketing Manager manages the day to day marketing activities of Distributors in the Rest of Africa region and long term marketing strategy for the company, in line with Group requirements. The focus is to market the Brand and products throughout the region.

• At least 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role in a Global organization, with proven success.
• Previous proven success in Africa (outside of South Africa) in distributor markets.
• Development, implementation and execution of the Brand strategy in the Rest of Africa.
• Development, implementation and execution of the marketing strategy for new and existing products in the Rest of Africa.
• Overseeing implementation of the Marketing strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, but not limited to these.
• Working closely with the region’s Market Leaders; enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations, tailored for their target markets throughout Africa.
• Working closely with the General Manager Sales Rest of Africa to execute on the business plan.
• Working closely with Global product management team to define marketing materials and programs.
• Product strategy and product launch experience.
• Developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies for the organisation.
• Undertake continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends.
• High focus on product category growth through distributors.