Trade Marketing Associate at Fenix International

We are building a diverse and inclusive team and  this opportunity is open to any qualified internal and external applicants. Women  as well as candidates from Africa and those with experience working on the continent are particularly encouraged to apply for this role.

About Fenix

Fenix International is a next-generation energy and technology company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our customers through inclusive energy and financial services. Our flagship product, Fenix Power, is a modular, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable installments from just $0.11 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a next-generation credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans, unlocking modern financial services for our customers. To date, Fenix has sold over 500,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Mozambique, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2,500,000 people.

In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world’s largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality.

Job Overview

The role of Trade Marketing Associate will  require you to be passionate about delivering innovative marketing campaigns- both big and small. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment  and together with the team will strive to implement strategies aimed at growing our market share and the brand’s reputation, improve customer experience and drive growth in Zambia.

At Fenix, one of our core values is to think big and make things happen. As a Trade Marketing Associate, you will embody this value.

Your key functions will include:

• Service Center branding and outdoor visibility
• Coordinate with the Sales team on implementing BTL strategies.
• Support Sales Team for event set up and branding for Roadshows and activations.
• Secure brand exposure opportunities  to build awareness and brand equity.
• Provide input for suitable BTL elements/materials by region
• Identify Sponsorship opportunities  that guarantee brand exposure.
• Responsible for marketing material management, production and delivery, maintaining good relationships with suppliers for best quality and prices.

Key deliverables will include but not be limited to:

• Weekly updates on competitor activities by region ( on brand, trade promos, events).
• Meticulous Promotional Materials Management( procurement, distribution & Utilisation).
• Planning and Implementation of  events & activation
• Reporting POSM utilisation in the Trade.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Marketing or Business Studies
• 2-3 Years Experience in Marketing – Branding & Activation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High levels of integrity and diligence
• Experience in Solar Industry an added advantage
•  Excellent administrative skills
• Computer Literate with Microsoft Office Skills computer abilities
• Ability to run multiple projects with cross functional teams
• Great interpersonal skills with a great sense of Team and Culture

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