Job Vacancies at Simba Group

• Manage multiple digital and rich media advertising campaign creative & lifecycles including conception, production, QA and implementation.
• Develop corporate identity, print material design and multimedia development utilizing Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Corel Draw etc.
• Participate in brainstorming, presentations and assist with project scheduling, budgets and daily work flows.
• Take the lead in most facets of collateral production, including brainstorming, ideation, brand management, proofreading
• Employ color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques when designing projects.
• Produce and art direct digital video and digital photography productions.
• Create unique, engaging, audience-focused content in multiple formats  including videos, blog posts, newsletters, posters, handbills, radio jingles, animations and landing pages
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to plan and develop site content, style and layout
• Produce editorial content for blogs and articles that are SEO optimised to increase organic traffic and rankings as well as offline projects like guides and magazines
• Take ownership of content production including creative photoshoots, video shoots/production, planning and campaign briefs as well as product launches with the assistance of the Marketing Operations Manager
• Report on key content metrics to the Divisional Head of Marketing to inform future campaigns, proposals and content strategies

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Key Responsibilities

• Market Understanding
• Research and understand the Local and Regional Brand Objectives, strategies and plans;
• Research and understand the identified areas in the region that the Company can market & distribute to, and keep up to date with additional regions that may be included in the future;
• Research and understand the Regulatory Requirements of all territories within the region to facilitate new business opportunities and Business Expansion in the Regions;
• Research, understand and gain competitor information files, competitor trade activities & pricing analyses;
• Research, establish liaison, conduct business reviews and recommend Distributor Shortlist;
• Liaise with Regional Distributors
• Engage Regional Distributors on agreed Terms of Reference;
• Serve as Liaison between Distributor and Company ensuring orders, shipments and issues resolution are timely;
• Suggest areas of the Regional business model that can be improved and recommend solutions
• Growth & Management of Brand Portfolio
• Responsible for the growth of the brands in the Region;
• Assist in developing the annual brand plan aligned to the Market requirements complete with market objectives and strategies in support of budget achievement;
• Look for new opportunities and sales channels for growth;
• Contribute to the competitive differentiation and positioning of company's brands in the Region;
•  Assist in the creation of marketing plans by Regions
• Develop, submit and present monthly reports on activities, achievement of objectives and plans in the region
• Tender Management
• Relationship building with key stakeholders in the Region e.g. government, MDAs;
• Assist Regional Sales Managers with the preparation and submission of the Tender package;
• Relationship building with decision makers in the Region to secure purchase orders;
• Serve as liaison between Company & Local and Regional Contacts providing feedback regarding Purchase Orders & resolution of any issues.

Desired Experience & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Marketing or business management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in identifying target audiences and support in developing effective campaigns
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A critical thinker with good presentation skills.
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis