Marketing Manager Africa
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About the Role
Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA! We’re looking for an experienced and self-reliant M arketing Manager who is comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategic goals.
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Job Description
Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!
We’re looking for an experienced and self-reliant M
arketing Manager
who is comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategic goals.
Your Power, Endless Possibilities!
Your contribution
You will lead be responsible for the planning, organizing and executing of all Clarios brand and product marketing initiatives in Africa.
You will work in close alignment with the Africa sales team, central Marketing organizations and the customers in order to support profitable business growth, increase Clarios brands position and customer satisfaction.
Ideally, experienced with developing and
executing marketing campaigns in the African Automotive Aftermarket
and strives for working in a strong Team with a culture of openness, creativity and mutual support.
The role will be based in
Dubai, UAE.
What you will do
- Identify and understand the target audiences in each market to develop marketing plans with specific objectives across different countries, channels and segments.
- Conceptualize and execute on multi-channel campaigns across the prospect and customer lifecycle, ensuring the alignment of communications and high value messaging across all channels.
- Work in conjunction with the Africa Sales team and customers to develop and execute marketing programs and strategies to promote the sales of brands, products and services at every value chain player in each country or region.
- Enhance brand awareness within the digital space as well as driving website traffic and acquiring leads due to strong digital marketing capabilities
- Manage the participation in trade fairs and customer events and support the execution on site.
- Work closely together with agencies to execute online and offline marketing activities.
- Develop a strong market intelligence database to have a comprehensive understanding of the current market situation and trends based on market development, competitors, channels, product & service offering, and consumer behaviors.
- Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimize accordingly.
- Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: What We Look For
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sales, Marketing or similar business related discipline
- Profound working experience in marketing ideally in automotive industry in Africa
- Strong budget & project management skills
- Excellent understanding of market trends in the different countries
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong customer orientation
- Readiness to travel (up to 25%)
- Excellent English and French skills
- Soft skills
- Team player, Cultural sensitivity, and Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason as well as creative and strategic
- Genuine interest and passion for the automotive industry
- Ability to demonstrate project management skills
- What we offer you
- As a Technology Leader With Strong Brands (i.e.
- VARTA® And OPTIMA®), Clarios Notably Lives On The Creativity, Capability And Satisfaction Of Its Employees.
- Therefore, We Offer People With Drive And Power Many Good Reasons To Join Us
• Performance‑Based Incentive Plan
- Middle East Allowance to support regional living standards
- Medical Insurance
• Generous Time Off
25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility.
Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today.
With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.
We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry.
We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network.
You can find more information here (PDF).
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs.
Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location.
Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.clarios.com/ Job Function: Marketing Company Industry/
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