Job Description

Main Purpose:
The Cluster Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing country marketing plans that will increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive sales for Puma Energy. The Cluster Marketing Manager will work closely with various business units across Africa to develop and implement marketing strategies that align with Puma Energy's overall business goals
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities

Planning:To provide a detailed plan of marketing campaigns Do detailed research on operating environment Conduct market research to identify target audiences and develop marketing messages that resonate with those audiences Identifying opportunities for marketing the Puma Energy brand and its products Detailed analysis of cost vs benefit Create and manage marketing campaigns, including advertising, public relations, and social media

Execution and Tracking:Work with the country teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns Track and analyze marketing results to measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns, both pre and post ROMI assessments will be critical Stay up-to-date on marketing trends and best practices in the industry Prepare and monitor marketing budget and spend on a quarterly basis

Compliance ManagementEnsure that all marketing brand guidelines are adhered to

Reporting:Monthly reporting on marketing trends in country Reporting on relevant campaign performance metrics Prepare pre and post ROMI for all campaigns




Educational requirementsBachelors Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field

Experience:8+ years of marketing experience, Oil & Gas, Retail or FMCG experience is preferred but not mandatory Strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices Experience in a multinational company with matrix organizational structure

Requirements:Strong creating, developing and execution of marketing campaigns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Strong financial/accounting understanding and application Accountability Ability to work in a fast paced , high pressured environment

Skills:Interpersonal skills Organized Resilient Strong marketing and sales skills Creative Strong analytical skills Proactive Comfortable working with multiple IT systems - MS Office, Navision, etc. Knowledge of database systems would be advantageous Commercial awareness / acumen

Competencies:Ability to identify and develop business opportunities that current and future organizational competence can fulfill to generate new profitable business. Ability to drive business value through the effective marketing of existing and new offerings to customers and stakeholders. Ability to build and maintain ethical and trusting relationships, networks or contacts with people who are, or may be, potentially helpful in achieving work-related goals. Ability to build lasting engaging relationships with colleagues, superiors, clients, employees and other key stakeholders. Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect. Always acts with customers in mind Ability to meet the needs of internal and external customers within business service levels and profitability requirements. Able to pursue everything with energy and drive and adapts easily to change. Able to set and communicate high standards of performance in alignment with business goals and measures. Ability to and hold team members, business units and stakeholders accountable for actions and results and manage expectations, performance and consequences. Ability to communicate and ensure adherence to performance targets and measures to meet applicable corporate governance and legislative requirements. Ability to identify, measure the potential impact of and manage organisational risk

Key Relationships and Department Overview:Internal Teams - Retail, Lubricants, Finance, Procurement, Aviation and Corporate Affairs * External - Customers, Advertising agencies and Media Houses