Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST)

Marketing Manager

Sales & Marketing Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description


The Marketing Manager is part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for the development of strategic partnerships and business relationships as well as marketing University products and services.

Reporting to the Director, Research, Innovation and Industrialisation, the Marketing Manager shall be responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Formulating and implementing marketing strategies to ensure return on investment
▪ Developing and implementing marketing and business plans in liaison with the Business Development Manager
▪ Undertaking market research, analysis and client profiling
▪ Identifying market opportunities and monitoring market trends
▪ Conducting feasibility and viability of business opportunities
▪ Identifying new leads and potential markets for University products
▪ Managing the promotion and positioning of the University brand
▪ Developing unique selling propositions and promoting brand visibility
▪ Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential business partners
▪ Representing the University at key events and providing feedback
▪ Any other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
▪ A Master’s Degree in Marketing, Management, Administration or equivalent
▪ A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication Studies or equivalent
▪ At least five (5) years post-qualification experience, four (4) of which should be at managerial level, preferably in a University setting
▪ Applicants should be mature and be able to work collaboratively, be attentive to detail, have excellent written and oral communication skills and good organizational skills.

How to Apply

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to:
The Registrar
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 December 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.