07 September 2014

Living Goods Jobs - Senior Marketing Coordinator


Duty Station:  Kampala, UgandaLiving Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in emerging markets, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, and wealth, of underserved communities.Job Summary: The Senior Marketing Coordinator for Uganda will develop and implement all point of sales displays, marketing activities and product support for Uganda. Reporting to the Uganda Sales and Performance Director, you will be a key contributor to drive sales and health impact in Uganda. The Living Goods jobholder will assist in the development and implementation of strong marketing plans both at the branch level and at the community health worker level.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  1. Point of Sales Branding and Marketing Activities:Ensure great Living goods visibility including developing and implementing  relevant merchandising at Ugandan branches and CHP level.Plan and design successful marketing activities throughout the year to support CHP work and sales: promotions, SMS campaigns, outdoor events, launch plan…Work closely with 3rd party when needed and ensure the quality and creation of all editorial design, production and distribution of all LG marketing materials generated in Uganda.Ensure timely and flawless execution of the activities on the ground including support to sales team and training teamMeasure success of activities both on performance and return on investmentIdentify new marketing opportunities through consumer  insight research, competitive analysis, and analysis of internal dataAnalyze performance of our product portfolioWork in liaison with procurement to make recommendation on pricingAssist the product team to improve our portfolio performance and develop and/or launch innovationsOversee marketing partnerships with suppliers/NGOs including on the ground implementation, monitoring and relationships with partnersDevelop new partnerships to increase Living Goods impact and efficiency 4. Testing: Create, develop, implement and evaluate innovative marketing tests quickly and cheaply based on LG’s objectivesQualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant must hold an Undergraduate degree in sales, marketing or communicationAt least four years work experience marketing and/or trade marketingEntrepreneurial spirit and drive for results.Excellent analytical skillsGood interpersonal skills.Excellent written and verbal communications skills, both in English and Luganda.Computer literate, Proficient in adobe a plus.Compensation: A highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.  The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.If you so desire to join Living Goods in the aforementioned capacity, please Apply Online by visiting the web link below.

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