JOB DESCRIPTION Designation: Brand Strategy Manager Region: Division: Marketing Department: Dar es Salaam Marketing 1. JOB PURPOSE Oversee the development of brand strategies to position the company ahead of competition. Develop brand execution plan for consumer and enterprise, in line with the business strategic direction to achieve customer, revenue, market share goals. The goal of the position is to develop and oversee an aggressive Brand Strategy, that will allow Vodacom to get closer to target segments. The role requires in depth understanding of the Tanzanian market, including key customer segments, communication channels, and media. Evaluate sponsorship and brand activations including overseeing implementation and proper execution to optimize ROI in the sponsorship budget of the company. 2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Defines and implements the overall Brand Strategy for the company Translate the marketing strategy into a marketing plan so as to increase brand awareness, market share and deliver the yearly targets for revenue and number of customers. Develop and co-ordinate the yearly marketing calendars for consumer and enterprise Works with creative agencies to ensure that execution is aligned with brand framework Monitor performance of the segment including competitor activities and take corrective action where necessary. Implements and administers Marketing policies and/or programmes within guideline and establishes best practices and market standard Assists Head of Brand & Communication and general management level within the definition of marketing tactical plans for each product in order to ensure that tactical plans reflect strategic objectives. 3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills Bachelor in Marketing, Business Administration or other related social sciences Good understanding of the Tanzanian market segments Creativity & analytical thinking C1: FOR PUBLIC/UNRESTRICTED Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years) Other requirements (Behavioural etc.) The person should have at least 5 years of marketing or brand management experience in the FMCG industry Team player Building Collaborative relationships Empowering & Developing people C1: FOR PUBLIC/UNRESTRICTED