The LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (LAMU) is a privately owned University, registered with the Higher Education Authority to provide Medical related programmes. LAMU is regulated by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), Nurses and Midwives Council of Zambia (NMCZ), Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA). Lusaka Apex Medical University is looking for a mature, proactive, and highly motivated and result oriented Zambian with high degree of credibility to fill the following position at Chipata Campus Eastern Province:

MARKETING AND SALES OFFICER (TEMPORAL)

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Plan and oversee the Universities marketing and sales activities and campaigns in Chipata Eastern Province. You will be the one to ensure that all marketing operations are successful in meeting the goals set by management.

A successful Marketing and sales officer must have great enthusiasm for all things marketing and great knowledge of relevant techniques and principles. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator and will have experience in managing different marketing ventures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies
• Support the marketing manager in overseeing the department’s operations
• Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness
• Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services on a variety of media (social, print etc.)
• Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence
• Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth
• See all ventures through to completion and evaluate their success using various metrics

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Proven experience as marketing and sales officer or similar role
• Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
• Good understanding of market research techniques, statistical and data analysis methods
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software
• Thorough understanding of social media and web analytics
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 School  Certificate
• Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration
• Degree will be an added advantage
• Competent in English communication both spoken and written