Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Smart Africa Group builds interconnected platform companies that are solving African challenges. We do research & development, business development & management, and strategy & consulting to enable our clients and partners to make a mark in their industries.
Our portfolio of companies spans many industries including marketing, technology, product development, innovation, and content creation.

Business and communication manager
Job Description:
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Participate in strategic planning for new business endeavors and pitch efforts
• Create and promote content for corporate partners’ social media channels.
• Ensure a creative yet consistent look and feel that adheres to, and supports, the brand.
• Implement the digital communications strategy, focusing on social media management, blogging, email marketing, and Web site.
• Manage positioning across all social media channels.
• Publish content to, and update key pages on Web site, social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram).
• Provide graphic design support for internal and external communications and proposals.
• Advise team on implementing brand through imagery, communication strategy.
• Write occasional press releases and outside communications;
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Help forge strategic partnerships with individuals and local hubs who can help promote content, activities, and programs.
• Provide research insights to improve communications;
• Help ensure that content created reaches maximum impact by supporting the development of strategies for distribution from the outset, boosting the visibility of our content on relevant channels
• Continually maintain and upgrade communications skills, keep abreast of emerging platforms and tools, and systematically review media impact results and other measurement tools for learning purposes.
• Assist in the implementation of campaigns, events, and other initiatives in support of strategic objectives, including its need for a leading share of voice on innovation.

Qualifications
• At least 3+ years experience in business development within the studio area.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and deliver accurate and timely materials
• Good understanding of the wider objectives of the company’s initiative and business goals.
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to win five and six-figure contracts with confidence
• Strong leadership and management skills
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Sales experience would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of Digital Marketing, Conversation Rate Optimization, A/B Testing
• Degree in Business, Communication or Marketing
• Basic knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.
• Experience in writing copywriting for websites and social media.
• Experience with producing bite-sized video content for Instagram and Facebook stories.
• Experience with online content management software.
• Proactive focused, and resilient
• Effective time management skills / Ability to multi-task.
• A positive attitude and a desire to make a difference!
• Ability and willingness to work with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to function as part of a team effort.
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Oral and written fluency in both Swahili and English
• Experience in publishing content on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and WordPress
• Experience in creating and presenting digital media reports

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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