Marketing And Event Officer at MainOne

Responsibilities

• The Marketing Officer will assist in the effective implementation of marketing strategies targeted at communicating with MainOne’s customers to increase market penetration, customer growth, and profitability.

The specific responsibilities shall include the following:

• Assist with research, development and implementation of brand and communication strategy, standards and practices that promote the brand objectives of the company 
• Offer major support with events and sponsorship by reviewing proposals, researching on the sponsorship for viability and executing events logistics such as venue set up and branding. Ensure post evaluation reports are done for all activities and submitted on time.
• Provide administrative and logistics support for both internal and external events.
• Assist to develop key messages and manage all corporate communication and media communication for MainOne, including marketing information to customers, employees and other stakeholders 
• Assist to work with agencies, 3rd party vendors and internal team members where appropriate to execute communication/event/sponsorship activities - marketing materials, advertising, customer communications, direct mail, marketing campaigns, press releases, brochures and content for trade publications, etc.
• Ensure all marketing materials undergo brand review and adhere to strict brand messaging guidelines  
• Assist to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure proper messaging of company beliefs and service offerings  
• Assist to develop and manage repositories of company promotional material and ensure effective updates and version control in line with changing market requirements  
• Support to champion the execution of marketing campaigns targeted at current and potential MainOne customers and partners  
• Demonstrate understanding of technology/telecoms marketing, including MainOne’s products and services
• Assist to contribute to the total effectiveness of the company’s messaging communicating openly, solving problems proactively, offering creative ideas and working as a positive, engaged team member.  
• Assist to ensure effective budget management by the delivery of all marketing activities within the agreed budget
• Perform other duties as assigned by line Manager.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar role  

Demands of the Job

• Very good understanding of the technology and  telecommunications sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Good delivery skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively set priorities within tight deadlines.  
• Good planning, organisational and analytical skills  
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure 
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight job deadlines
• May be required to travel out of station