Job Description
We are a leading manufacturing firm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), with an established reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence within our sector. As part of our continued growth strategy, we seek to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Marketing Officer to join our dynamic team, based in Harare.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Marketing Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the Company's marketing, brand, and communication activities. The role will build brand visibility, generate demand for the Company's products, and provide market insights that support sales growth and customer retention. The role reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪Develop and implement annual marketing plans, campaigns, and promotional calendars in line with the Company's commercial strategy
▪Manage the Company's brands, ensuring consistent application of the corporate identity across all channels and materials
▪Plan and execute digital marketing activities, including social media, website content, email campaigns, and search engine optimisation
▪Conduct market research and competitor analysis, and report on pricing, product, and consumer trends
▪Coordinate trade marketing activities, including in-store promotions, merchandising, point-of-sale material, and distributor support
▪Support new product launches, from market testing and packaging input through to go-to-market execution
▪Organise exhibitions, trade fairs, product activations, and corporate events
▪Develop marketing content, including advertisements, brochures, product catalogues, and press releases
▪Manage relationships with advertising agencies, media houses, printers, and other service providers
▪Work with the Sales team to generate leads, support key accounts, and monitor customer satisfaction
▪Manage the marketing budget, track campaign spend, and measure return on marketing investment
▪Prepare monthly marketing performance reports with analysis and recommendations for management
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
▪A Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or a related discipline
▪A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a marketing role, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
▪Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, and campaign execution
▪Strong communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
▪Good analytical skills and computer literacy (MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
Desirable
▪A professional marketing qualification such as CIM, IMM, or equivalent
▪Membership of the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) or a recognised professional marketing body
▪Working knowledge of graphic design and digital analytics tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite)
▪Experience with a CRM system and with managing agency relationships
▪A clean Class 4 driver's licence
How to Apply
APPLICATION DETAILS
If interested, kindly share your CV via email to careeraplication01@outlook.com, quoting "Marketing Officer – Harare" in the subject line, not later than 19 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the Company reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
