Marketing Manager , MOFED Tanzania Limited

MOFED Tanzania Limited is Freight and Forwarding Service Provider wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under the ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications in Lusaka, Zambia. It is based in the Kurasini Area next to the Dock Yard at the port of Dar es Salaam. We seek qualified candidate for the position of:-

Marketing Manager

The incumbent will provide technical support in accomplishment of business development activities by researching and identifying marketing opportunities in the market; developing plans, and implementing sales plans; managing staff.

Position Responsibilities

• To be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objectives. This should be consistent with the strategic plan in place.
• Conduct market research in order to identify market requirements for current and future products.
• Conduct market intelligence on a regular basis that informs the company activities and develop appropriate strategies to stay ahead of competition.
• To develop an annual marketing plan that fits into the overall short and long term objectives of the organization.
• Develop and implement a company-wide plan to push product, working with all departments for its execution.
• Develop a marketing budget that fits into the overall company budget and operate all marketing activities within the approved budget
• Develop a customer relationship management that seeks to improve the company`s service delivery.
• Managing the production of promotional materials and participate in trade fair.
• Develop pricing strategies and marketing guidelines.
• Preparation of high level presentations and tender bids to clients.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to senior management.
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the chief executive officer
• Prepare quotations that would result in business inflow that adds value to the bottom line.
• Respond to tender inquiries by way of presentation and submission f bids.

Position Requirements

• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• A promoter of the company core values
• Be an assertive and proactive person
• Analytic mind
• Must be a team player
• High ethical standards and diplomacy
• Be an innovative individual
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work in multi disciplinary and multi cultural environment is essential
• Winning attitude
• Officer.

Minimum Qualifications and Work experience

• Bachelor`s degree in business related field or its equivalent from a recognized training institution. Bachelor`s degree in marketing or major is definitely an advantage but not necessarily essential.
• Ability to demonstrate technical marketing skills and company products knowledge is essential.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Must be computer literate.
• Work experience of at least four (4) years practical experience at a senior management level in a reputable medium sized company. Work experience in the freight industry is a definite advantage.
• Must be a member of a recognized marketing professional association.
• Must be a self starter and requires no micro management.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send application letters, photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (with three references including addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses) to:
Attention: Human Resources Department
MOFED Tanzania Ltd
P.O.BOX 105638
DAR ES SALAAM

Closing date of application is Monday 8th February, 2016 at 17:00 hrs. Phone calls will not be entertained.