Background
Our partner, one of Fort Portal’s premier hospitality facilities, is seeking an experienced and creative Marketing Officer to join their team. This role is critical to expanding visibility, boosting footfall, and increasing bookings across their guest-centered accommodations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy, with a focus on digital and social media management, content creation, and market outreach.
This is a full-time position with remote work and regular travel to Fort Portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Marketing Strategy Development: Design, implement, and monitor a marketing strategy to increase visibility, footfall and drive bookings.
- Social Media Management: Streamline communication and enhance social media presence across Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and the website.
Utilize analytics tools to optimize engagement and maintain a content calendar. - Content Creation: Produce engaging, high-quality content that reflects the brand’s ethos and attracts a diverse audience.
- Operations Management: Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and support event organization to ensure smooth marketing operations.
- Market Research and Partnerships: Conduct research to identify relevant market trends, analyze customer segments, and forge strategic partnerships to boost outreach.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a marketing role, preferably within the hotel, travel, or hospitality sector.
- Content Creation Skills: Strong writing, editing, and multimedia skills, with a demonstrated ability to create engaging content across platforms.
- Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in using social media analytics and other tools to measure performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt messaging for different channels and audiences.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary based on your expertise and experience
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Remote working approximately 3 days per week
Interview Process & Application
- Application: Send us your CV, cover letter and portfolio or examples of previous work, and we will review your application within 72 Hours.
The deadline for applications is 13th November 17:00 - Screening Call: We will have a 10 – 20 minute phone/virtual conversation to learn more about you and your background.
- 1st Stage Interview: 1-hour interview in Kampala
- Final Interview: Final virtual 30-45 minute interview with our partner
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team in Fort Portal’s vibrant hospitality scene. If you’re a self-starting marketer passionate about travel and hospitality, we encourage you to apply!
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