Marketing Manager - East Africa

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Marketing Group

Job Description:

It’s an exciting time to join bp. We’ve set out a new purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. At the heart of this is accelerating our progress on diversity, equity and inclusion - we aim to be a company where everyone can be their best and true selves and reach their full potential.

It’s crucial to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. A culture that values everyone benefits all of us. That’s why, to help our people thrive, we nurture a truly diverse and inclusive environment.

Join our Team and advance your career as East-Africa-Marketing Manager!

This role is for Egyptian nationalities only. We would like to encourage candidates of all genders to apply.

In this role you will (be):

• Deliver the marketing strategy of Castrol in East Africa.
• Develop annual marketing plans and marketing roadmap.
• Manage East Africa marketing investments and ensure they meet strategic goals.
• Generate key local insights through market research and competitive intelligence and bring them to the wider Castrol Team.
• Work closely with country distributors to implement marketing programs.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and evaluate business results for return on investment
• Work with the Product Portfolio and NPI Team on the region’s product portfolio.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development to distributor marketing teams in East Africa.
  
  

You will need to be successful in:

• Proficiency in English (Swahili preferred)
• Marketing Bachelor's degree in or related subject area (Masters' degree or postgraduate degree desirable)
• Min. 7years’ confirmed experience in international FMCG or Marketing led companies
• Min. 3 years' proven experience in Marketing leadership roles with a track record of working in B2B2C environments
• Maturity with significant business and social insight – understand the business context as well as the industry trends impacting the region.
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate, engage, build relationships with key partners and influence key business partners.
  
  

We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Advocacy, Annual Planning, Brand Management, Commercial Acumen, Customer Segmentation, FMCG Industry, Generating customer insights, Industry Trends, Influencing, Listening, Local Expertise, Marketing, Marketing Leadership, Marketing Planning, Marketing Programs, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Offer and product knowledge, Offer Development, Product Portfolio Management, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding, Stakeholder Management, Translating strategy into plans

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.