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Communications and Marketing Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Company Esoko
Industry Information T...
Category Journalism/Co...
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 4 years
Job Expires May 12, 2017
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

Esoko provides two main services, Surveys and Messaging. Our solution combines mobile and web-based tools for data collection and analysis, with field deployment and management, to gain insights into targeted individuals and communities as well as messaging services using a variety of channels including SMS, Voice, IVR & Call Centres. Our services include customized software development for digital surveys, to collect biometric and spatial data; web-enabled reporting dashboards; field agent recruitment, training, and management; and verification and payment solution for social protection and agricultural programs.

We actively promote diversity, creativity, and professionalism in the workplace. To learn more about the company, visit www.esoko.com

Job Description

  • Reports to: Director of Sales and Marketing
  • Location: Ghana
  • Job Type: Full-time 
  • Travel: approx. 30%
  • Start date: Immediately

 

Summary 
Esoko is changing how businesses manage smallholder farmers, suppliers and clients through the effective use of mobile/web innovations. The Communication and Marketing manager will be responsible for all aspects of continuing to build our brand and achieving our revenue targets. We're looking for someone who is equally strong on strategy and process, understands what agri-businesses need, and is passionate about the opportunity to work in a private sector tech company with huge potential for increased social impact and scale.

About the Role

  • Lead the development and execution of Esoko's communications and marketing strategy 
  • Lead communication and marketing teams across Africa for performance, accountability, and employee satisfaction
  • Establish communications and marketing KPIs and effective processes to monitor performance and achieve the goals
  • Effectively translate customer feedback for the Product teams 
  • Periodically conduct market research to better understand our competitive positioning and our brand, and identify and communicate market opportunities to the CEO
  • Develop high level marketing and brand strategy in line with Esoko’s strategic vision of the organization. 
  • Prepare pitches and conduct demonstrations to potential customers accurately and confidently
  • Lead capacity building across the company to enhance the marketing skills of staff
  • Lead cross-departmental efforts to prepare high quality proposals in response to tender documents as required
  • Create marketing campaigns and initiatives that will drive increased revenue
  • Align the organization internally around the brand and marketing objectives 
  • Leverage social media to grow Esoko’s brand 
  • Seek out new promotional avenues to support revenue growth
  • Represent Esoko at international development conferences as required
  • Work closely with senior management on overall corporate strategy
  • Act as a responsible steward of Esoko resources

Required Skills or Experience

About You

  • 4-6 years sales and marketing experience in senior positions engaging in relationship-based sales
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field required; Master’s preferred
  • Creative, intellectually curious and an original thinker 
  • Process driven – the ends don’t always justify the means for you
  • Quantitative – data makes you giddy
  • Empathetic leader – your EQ is as high as your IQ
  • Driven – you live to close the deal
  • Passionate about working in a business with strong social impact
  • Passionate about innovative technology 
  • Experience managing teams in Africa strongly desired
  • Have a consultative approach to problem solving for clients
  • Born networker and salesperson
  • Ability to speak French is a plus
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Medical coverage for employee and three dependents
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional development allowance
  • Access to company car

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