Marketing Officer job at M-Forte
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  • FULL_TIME
  • 12 days ago

Marketing Officer job at M-Forte



Title: Marketing Officer job at M-Forte


Marketing Officer

2026-03-05T19:26:07+00:00


M-Forte

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FULL_TIME




Kampala

Kampala

00256

Uganda



Professional Services

Advertising & Marketing, Sales & Retail, Business Operations


UGX



MONTH



2026-03-20T17:00:00+00:00



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Job Purpose


The Marketing Officer is responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies that drive brand growth, increase product demand, strengthen distributor networks, and support revenue targets. The role focuses on positioning the company as a leading plastics manufacturer through strategic market engagement, trade marketing, and data-driven decision-making.


Key Responsibilities


1. Marketing Strategy & Planning



  • Develop and implement annual and quarterly marketing plans aligned with sales targets.

  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.

  • Analyze industry data to inform pricing, positioning, and product strategy.


2. Product Marketing



  • Develop go-to-market strategies for new and existing plastic product lines.

  • Coordinate product launches, promotions, and trade campaigns.

  • Develop product catalogues, brochures, and marketing materials.

  • Work closely with production to align supply with promotional activities.


3. Trade & Distributor Marketing



  • Strengthen relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners.

  • Develop promotional campaigns to increase product movement in key markets.

  • Organize trade visits, exhibitions, and activation events.

  • Support sales teams with promotional materials and pricing strategies.


4. Brand Management



  • Ensure consistent brand positioning across all marketing channels.

  • Monitor brand perception and recommend improvements.

  • Oversee corporate communications and public relations initiatives.


5. Campaign Management



  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns (offline and digital).

  • Manage promotional budgets effectively.

  • Evaluate campaign performance and optimize for better ROI.


6. Sales Collaboration



  • Work closely with the sales team to track product performance.

  • Analyze sales data and recommend marketing interventions.

  • Identify underperforming regions and develop corrective action plans.


7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring



  • Prepare monthly marketing performance reports.

  • Track KPIs such as sales growth, market share, campaign ROI, and brand awareness.

  • Provide strategic recommendations to management.


8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)



  • Revenue growth attributable to marketing initiatives.

  • Successful product launches and promotional campaigns.

  • Increased distributor engagement and retention.

  • Improved market penetration in target regions.

  • Marketing ROI and budget efficiency.


9. Qualifications & Experience



  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing (manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred).

  • Strong understanding of B2B and trade marketing.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic marketing analytics tools.

  • Experience coordinating both digital and offline campaigns.


Key Competencies



  • Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong organizational and reporting skills.


Personal Attributes



  • Results-oriented and performance-driven.

  • Professional and ethical.

  • Self-motivated and proactive.

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.


  • Develop and implement annual and quarterly marketing plans aligned with sales targets.
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.
  • Analyze industry data to inform pricing, positioning, and product strategy.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies for new and existing plastic product lines.
  • Coordinate product launches, promotions, and trade campaigns.
  • Develop product catalogues, brochures, and marketing materials.
  • Work closely with production to align supply with promotional activities.
  • Strengthen relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners.
  • Develop promotional campaigns to increase product movement in key markets.
  • Organize trade visits, exhibitions, and activation events.
  • Support sales teams with promotional materials and pricing strategies.
  • Ensure consistent brand positioning across all marketing channels.
  • Monitor brand perception and recommend improvements.
  • Oversee corporate communications and public relations initiatives.
  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns (offline and digital).
  • Manage promotional budgets effectively.
  • Evaluate campaign performance and optimize for better ROI.
  • Work closely with the sales team to track product performance.
  • Analyze sales data and recommend marketing interventions.
  • Identify underperforming regions and develop corrective action plans.
  • Prepare monthly marketing performance reports.
  • Track KPIs such as sales growth, market share, campaign ROI, and brand awareness.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to management.

  • Strategic thinking
  • Commercial awareness
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Project management
  • Organizational skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Basic marketing analytics tools

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing (manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred).
  • Strong understanding of B2B and trade marketing.
  • Experience coordinating both digital and offline campaigns.


bachelor degree



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Vacancy title:
Marketing Officer


[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Advertising & Marketing, Sales & Retail, Business Operations]


Jobs at:
M-Forte


Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 20 2026


Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala


Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed





Learn more about M-Forte



JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose


The Marketing Officer is responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies that drive brand growth, increase product demand, strengthen distributor networks, and support revenue targets. The role focuses on positioning the company as a leading plastics manufacturer through strategic market engagement, trade marketing, and data-driven decision-making.


Key Responsibilities


1. Marketing Strategy & Planning



  • Develop and implement annual and quarterly marketing plans aligned with sales targets.

  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.

  • Analyze industry data to inform pricing, positioning, and product strategy.


2. Product Marketing



  • Develop go-to-market strategies for new and existing plastic product lines.

  • Coordinate product launches, promotions, and trade campaigns.

  • Develop product catalogues, brochures, and marketing materials.

  • Work closely with production to align supply with promotional activities.


3. Trade & Distributor Marketing



  • Strengthen relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners.

  • Develop promotional campaigns to increase product movement in key markets.

  • Organize trade visits, exhibitions, and activation events.

  • Support sales teams with promotional materials and pricing strategies.


4. Brand Management



  • Ensure consistent brand positioning across all marketing channels.

  • Monitor brand perception and recommend improvements.

  • Oversee corporate communications and public relations initiatives.


5. Campaign Management



  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns (offline and digital).

  • Manage promotional budgets effectively.

  • Evaluate campaign performance and optimize for better ROI.


6. Sales Collaboration



  • Work closely with the sales team to track product performance.

  • Analyze sales data and recommend marketing interventions.

  • Identify underperforming regions and develop corrective action plans.


7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring



  • Prepare monthly marketing performance reports.

  • Track KPIs such as sales growth, market share, campaign ROI, and brand awareness.

  • Provide strategic recommendations to management.


8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)



  • Revenue growth attributable to marketing initiatives.

  • Successful product launches and promotional campaigns.

  • Increased distributor engagement and retention.

  • Improved market penetration in target regions.

  • Marketing ROI and budget efficiency.


9. Qualifications & Experience



  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing (manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred).

  • Strong understanding of B2B and trade marketing.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic marketing analytics tools.

  • Experience coordinating both digital and offline campaigns.


Key Competencies



  • Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong organizational and reporting skills.


Personal Attributes



  • Results-oriented and performance-driven.

  • Professional and ethical.

  • Self-motivated and proactive.

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.



Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36


Level of Education: bachelor degree



Job application procedure:

Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications by Friday 20th March 2026. Clearly state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that only those applicants shortlisted shall be contacted and as such, if you have not heard from us in a month of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.






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