Marketing Support Officer at MainOne

Department: Commercial
Duration: 12 months Contract
Reporting Line:     Senior Manager, Marketing

Responsibilities

• The Marketing Support officer will  support the team 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 sponsorships by reviewing proposals, researching on the sponsorships for viability and executing events logistics like venue set up and branding. Ensure post evaluation reports are done for all activities and submitted on time.
• 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 telecoms marketing and company product knowledge.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field.
• 2 - 3 years’ work experience in a Marketing role.

Competencies Required:

• Experience in strategic planning, marketing and promotions.  
• Very good understanding of the telecommunications market. 
• Excellent oral & written communication skills. 
• Strong project management and delivery skills, with the ability to multi-task and effectively set priorities within tight deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. 
• Very good planning, organisational and analytical skills 
• Time management and skills & ability to work well under pressure