Are you passionate about driving marketing initiatives and building strong partnerships? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Marketing and Partner Relationship Manager to join our team in Malawi.

This position is responsible for maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with partners, to take strategic direction from the Marketing department in order to implement localized on the ground activation plans with the Country Sales Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, assisting with training and support of new and existing partners as well as identifying marketing opportunities and execution.

Reporting to the Country Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with partners, to take strategic direction from the Marketing department in order to implement localized on the ground activation plans with the Country Sales Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, assisting with training and support of new and existing partners as well as identifying marketing opportunities and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but is not limited to):

Marketing Campaigns

• Implement digital and social media campaigns to support product launches, promotions, and localized events
• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop effective roll-out plans for activations, roadshows, and other initiatives
• Create compelling support materials including brochures, flyers, scripts, videos, and field communication
• Conduct research on competitors’ promotional activities and market trends

Partnership Management

• Strategically manage the Mukuru Might Wanderers partnership to maximize visibility and engagement
• Foster relationships with new and existing partners, providing training and support for consistent service delivery
• Identify new business opportunities and facilitate negotiations and onboarding of partners

Sales Force Support

• Collaborate with Account Executives to develop promotional packages for clients
• Develop promotional materials and ideas for staff events, presentations, and photography

Brand Growth

• Monitor the business environment and proactively identify opportunities to elevate the Mukuru brand
• Develop and execute marketing initiatives for launches of new partners and products

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing or related field
• Professional certification in Marketing
• 2 years’ Experience in Sales
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles
• Knowledge of how to generate marketing collateral
• Knowledge of Mukuru products and services
• Knowledge of customer service

Additional Skills:

• Excellent facilitation & presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Conceptual
• Self-motivated
• Open to Feedback
• Cooperative

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS