Job Title: Marketing Manager
Organisation: Sun King
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Sun King products range from portable solar lamps to more robust multi-light solar home systems, to solar-powered televisions and fans and energy-efficient inverter bulbs. Our products drastically improve the quality of life for those that lack reliable electricity access: they help extend the number of productive, income-generating hours in a day; they enable children to study after dark; they allow families and communities to gather safely to socialize after sunset; and when replacing field-based sources of light like kerosene lamps, they reduce exposure to indoor air pollution.
Job Summary: The Marketing Manager, Uganda, drives business growth by developing and executing marketing strategies in partnership with the Country Business Head and Regional Marketing Partner. The role manages Easy Buy Direct Marketing initiatives, including consumer campaigns, brand activations, conferences, and new product launches, ensuring the effective implementation of marketing goals through strong strategic thinking, coordination, and project management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Country Business Head and Regional Marketing Partner to design, implement, and refine marketing strategies that promote business growth and market expansion.
- Manage all Easy Buy Direct projects and promotional activities, ensuring timely, effective execution and measurement of return on investment (ROI).
- Plan, execute, and assess consumer campaigns and brand activation initiatives to strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement, while tracking ROI.
- Coordinate and oversee conferences and key marketing events, ensuring smooth delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Contribute to the planning and rollout of new product launches, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and performance tracking.
- Conduct market research and evaluate trends to inform marketing approaches and identify opportunities for growth.
- Manage marketing budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources and strong ROI.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure cohesive and consistent marketing efforts.
- Monitor, measure, and report on campaign performance, using data insights to strengthen future strategies.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a diverse, innovative, and high-performing work environment.
- Work across sales, product management, and global marketing teams to ensure coordination and efficient use of resources for upcoming campaigns.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience (typically 6+ years) in marketing management, with a record of successful strategy design and project execution.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, campaign execution, and event coordination.
- Good data interpretation skills and the ability to transform market insights into actionable strategies.
- Good team management, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience managing budgets and working across multiple departments.
- Proficiency in marketing tools, data platforms, and digital marketing channels.
What Sun King offers
- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
- An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
- A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
- Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72