Brand Executive Job Vacancy at Monitor Publications Limited in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Brand Executive

Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: Brand Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Monitor:

Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:

The Brand Executive will offer support to the daily implementation of brand/marketing plans as per agreed strategy in a timely manner to achieve the set objectives

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Supports implementation of all MPL brand plans.
-Develop, implement and monitor media schedules for brand activities for internal and external media.
-Implement promotional activities and campaigns, Merchandising management for all Above the Line (ABL) and Below the Line (BTL) medium.
-Develop and maintain database for suppliers, agents, advertisers and readers.
-Develop and maintain a merchandising digest for all ATL & BTL materials and ensure brands presence in all activities.
-Manage ATL and BTL materials in store and out door.
-Support execution of corporate PR activities.
-Support New product launches.
-Bill copy/media implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a university Degree from an accredited institution.
-Additional qualifications in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
-One to three years' experience in brands and communication, preferably in an FMCG company
-Functional knowledge of MS Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets.
-Demonstrate planning and organizing skills
-Demonstrate innovation and creativity
-Strong communication (oral & written)
-Good interpersonal skills
-Self-driven to achieve results
-High personal integrity

How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.

The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

Deadline: 28th October 2013