Peg Africa Job Vacancy for Junior Marketing Associates – How to Apply
Peg Africa Job Vacancy for Junior Marketing Associates – How to Apply
PEG delivers Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) asset-based financing to consumers who lack both access to reliable electricity and formal banking services. PEG’s anchor product – a basic solar home system that includes three lights, a phone charger and a radio – allows consumers living on $5-10 per day to access clean light for working and studying after hours, avoid harmful air pollution from kerosene based lighting solutions, and also build credit for additional products and services over time.
To date, PEG has raised over $21 million and has over 300 full time staff across Ghana and Ivory Coast. PEG has also won numerous awards, including the prestigious 2017 Ashden International Award for excellence in sustainable energy, and has been named as one of the “fastest growing companies in Africa” by the London Stock Exchange.
- Job Title: Junior Marketing Associate
- Job Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Job Providers: PEG Africa
The Position
Junior Marketing Associate (Events & Activations Specilist) is a role with about 90% of its functions being field operations and 10% HQ/office functions. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for executing events. We are looking for a candidate who is a strong project manager and is able to deliver on tight deadlines with past experience in event production and community engagement. This person will lead efforts to build exciting programming and events for the PEG customers. In this role, they will execute our program strategy in collaboration with the Sales Team.
Responsibilities Include:
Help develop and execute high-impact marketing initiatives to support ambitious growth targets to our target customer segment
Create detailed work plans to ensure initiatives are effectively implemented and have the sufficient resources allocated to guarantee success
Determine framework and key performance indicators on which initiatives will be evaluated
Monitor and report on progress and effectiveness of each marketing initiative with an emphasis on continuous optimisation and improvement
Leverage customer and competition insight data to assist in planning strategic marketing projects/initiatives
Create detailed work plans to ensure initiatives are effectively implemented and have the sufficient resources allocated to guarantee success
Manage events and projects with attention to financial and time constraints
Oversee event happenings and act quickly to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Perform administrative duties to support department operations, including assisting with budget
Execute initiatives to drive profitable sales, brand growth and loyalty
Ensure marketing and sales events are consistent with the PEG values and positioning
Identify and build relationships with strategic partners (e.g. Telcos, Cocoa Board, Farmer Associations) to increase sales and promote the PEG brand
Ensure sales leads from marketing initiatives are being handled and followed up in a timely manner and high conversion rates
Work with Sales Force Managers to identify the best use of marketing resources such as marketing activations, community engagement and flash mobs
Provide support to sales team in any other way necessary or judged important by Events & Projects Specialist and ultimately Marketing Manager
Prepares PowerPoint presentations for special events/functions and meetings; drafting and preparing correspondence
Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate must have:
First Degree, HND or Diploma
Degree or Professional Certificate/Diploma in Project Management or Marketing is a plus
Must be able to communicate fluently in at least 3 of the local Ghanaian languages
Must be able to use Office applications for event planning/management, recording feedback, preparing daily analysis and reports
Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license
Several years proven marketing experience in Telecom, Media/Broadcasting and/or FMCG sector with previous responsibility in field marketing and events/projects management and implementation
Strong ability to think creatively and develop impactful marketing initiatives to increase awareness and drive demand
High attention to detail including precise and effective communication skills and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and on own initiative
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize, plan, forecast and execute methodically
Strong analytical skills to assess the project on its completion
A team player
Strong use of MS suit
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should CLICK HERE to apply.
