Marketing Graduate Trainee
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 10 Aug 2025
- Gweru
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE DIVISION
POST A: MARKETING GRADUATE TRAINEE (X1)
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meeting sales targets and objectives of the marketing plan.
Developing and implementing appropriate selling and marketing strategies
Personal selling, customer visits and relationship marketing.
Opening new and sustainable markets for the Agro- business unit.
Marketing intelligence and feedback
Performing competitive analysis and identifying gaps and opportunities in the local, regional and international marketplace.
Planning, executing and monitoring promotional and advertising campaigns and activities.
Supervising, and motivating Sales Agents, Merchandisers and Promoters and coming up with incentive schemes.
Liaising with all stakeholders with the aim of fostering sustainable relationships, brand association and brand loyalty
Scouting for Tenders
Organizing and coordinating sales promotions, funny day promotions and trade shows.
Reporting to the Director Agrobusiness.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:
Must have a Degree in Marketing Management/ International Marketing/Business Management/Degree in Retail and Supply Chain Management from a reputable institution.
At least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Excellent working knowledge of social media marketing and digital marketing concepts.
Knowledge of Agro- products and markets is an added advantage
At least one year working experience in a related field.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Reporting to the Director Agrobusiness, the incumbent will be responsible for handling all marketing activities and functions, such as creating demand for all Agro-products, promoting good corporate image, managing promotional initiatives and stakeholder engagements both locally and internationally.
Responsible for supporting the work of the Agrobusiness Division, the Graduate Trainee shall oversee all initiatives directed at brand awareness, and maximizing profits through developing ideal marketing strategies and marketing campaigns.
How to Apply
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.
Closing date for applications is 10 AUGUST 2025.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
