Overview
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization established in 1987. BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Partnership which works in 37
countries globally. BLM exists to improve the quality of life in Malawi through family planning and reproductive health care services. BLM serves over 800,000 clients annually and makes a significant contribution to the national family planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through 24 clinics, and
numerous outreach clinic sites.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:
SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER (1)
REPORTING LINE: SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER
DUTY STATION: LILONGWE
ROLE PURPOSE
The Sales and Marketing Officer is responsible for mid-level leading of effective and efficient planning, prioritization, implementation, documentation, monitoring and evaluation of socially marketed Products. Further, collaborates with the Marketing Manager in the identification and distribution of commercial sales products and services in line with the commercial sales strategy.
DUTIES:
Job Responsibilities
- Recruitment of corporate clients
- Identifying and testing new marketing opportunities for BLM Products
- Coordinate the social marketing channel sales and distribution in the targeted catchment areas.
- Compile weekly sales reports.
- Analyse market data trends
- Perform any other duties assigned arising from social marketing demands.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in sales and marketing
- Strong analytical, organizational and creative skills.
- Excellent communication/ report writing, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Capable to analyse data and write reports.
- Must have a valid Class C1 driver’s license.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Experience working with young people will be a plus.
If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter including names and contact details of at least three traceable referees (at least one reference from your current employer or most recent employer; or any previous employers from the recent past)
All applications should be addressed to:
The Corporate Services Director
Banja La Mtsogolo
P.O. Box 1854
LILONGWE.
E-mail: recruitment@banja.org.mw; to reach her not later than Friday, 5th January 2024.
“Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment as per the MSI global Code of Conduct”
BLM is an equal opportunity employer. No canvassing of any kind is allowed.