Job Description
Description
- As a Marketing Specialist, the role involves supporting the company’s marketing and public relations efforts with a focus on identifying and pursuing project opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and implementing strategic marketing initiatives.
- Key responsibilities include managing daily PR activities, following up with ministries and stakeholders, developing marketing materials, executing campaigns, and supporting brand management and corporate identity.
- The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, with flexibility to work beyond regular hours and travel as needed to meet project demands.
Key Responsibilities
Project Follow-up:
- Conduct daily follow-ups on identified and ongoing projects.
- Track progress of bid submissions, site visits, and client communications.
- Identify potential delays or issues and recommend corrective measures.
- Prepare daily/weekly project status reports for management review.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:
- Maintain relationships with key decision-makers in ministries, parastatals, and client organizations.
- Schedule regular courtesy visits to strategic government and private offices.
- Attend stakeholder meetings and represent the company at official events.
- Build rapport with Permanent Secretaries, Ministers, Project Directors, and procurement teams.
Market Price Intelligence:
- Conduct weekly price surveys across target states to support accurate budgeting.
- Analyze market trends in construction and engineering materials.
- Maintain a central price database for quick reference by bid and costing teams.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers to verify pricing and availability.
Marketing Department Oversight:
- Supervise daily activities of junior marketing staff.
- Coordinate department workflows and ensure task completion.
- Conduct regular team meetings to assess progress and challenges.
- Ensure departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.
Strategic Marketing Planning:
- Develop annual and quarterly marketing plans.
- Align marketing activities with business development and operational goals.
- Conduct SWOT analysis to guide market positioning strategies.
- Evaluate campaign feasibility based on budget and resource availability.
Marketing Material Development:
- Design brochures, flyers, and company profiles for clients and partners.
- Oversee the creation of PowerPoint presentations for proposals and conferences.
- Ensure all materials align with the company’s visual identity.
- Translate complex technical concepts into visually engaging content.
Client and Ministry Engagement:
- Proactively reach out to potential clients via email, calls, and in-person visits.
- Prepare engagement letters and follow up on expression of interest (EOI).
- Schedule and attend pre-bid and clarification meetings.
- Maintain a client database and track interactions.
Project Documentation:
- Draft bills of quantities, cover letters, and bid summaries.
- Ensure timely submission of Expression of Interest (EOI), RFPs, and RFQs.
- Maintain organized files for each project, including technical and financial submissions.
- Collaborate with the technical team for document accuracy.
Lead Generation & Campaign Management:
- Identify new leads through networking, digital platforms, and market research.
- Monitor performance metrics for lead generation activities.
- Collaborate with business development to prioritize promising leads.
- Launch new campaigns targeting high-value client segments.
Brand and Corporate Identity Management:
- Manage brand assets and ensure consistent usage across channels.
- Organize brand awareness campaigns and events.
- Monitor brand perception through surveys and client feedback.
- Keep brand guidelines updated and accessible.
Campaign Preparation:
- Plan and execute digital and traditional advertising campaigns.
- Allocate budgets and track campaign expenditures.
- Use analytics tools to measure engagement and conversion.
- Make data-driven adjustments to optimize campaign outcomes.