Job Description
Job Objective:
- The Head of Marketing will be responsible for the development and implementation of effective marketing strategies to drive business growth and increase brand awareness.
- The role requires a deep understanding of the financial industry and the ability to innovate in a dynamic market.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continually refine a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the bank's business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding marketing strategy.
- Collaborate with different stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of strategic marketing plans including defining success criteria, measuring effectiveness of initiatives, and reporting on results.
- Oversee digital marketing initiatives, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising.
- Provide leadership in business development strategy and execute regular sales activities to generate business.
- Manage and enhance the banks brand image and positioning in the market.
- Collaborate with product teams to create and execute effective marketing campaigns for new and existing products of the bank.
- Set annual marketing performance goals for the all staff and develop initiatives for the achievement of those goals.
- Ensure that all marketing activities comply with regulatory standards and ethical practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, HND, or M.Sc. in Marketing, Business
- Administration, Banking & Finance or a related field
- Proven microfinance experience in similar role.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Sound understanding of the banking industry, particularly
- microfinance banking services, regulations, and professional standards.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Excellent organizational, managerial, and decision-making skills.
- Not more than 40 years old.