Social Media Executive
Kampala * Full-time
Mukwano Industries
Category: IT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala
Full-time
Salary: Not Mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
Mukwano Industries is hiring a Social Media Executive
Reporting To: Advertising & Publicity Executive & Marketing Head
The Successful Candidate Will:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, and manage company’s social media strategy specifically for the FMCG products.
• Define key social media KPIs relevant to the FMCG industry.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging content tailored to our target audience.
• Measure the success of every social media campaign and adjust strategies as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices in the FMCG industry.
• Utilize social media marketing tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite, etc.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to align social media strategies with business goals.
• Monitor SEO and user engagement, suggesting content optimization to improve reach and engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals and influencers to enhance brand visibility.
• Train and mentor team members on social media best practices.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve team performance.
• Work with external 3rd party / agency towards social media posts management.
• Engage regularly with 3rd Party / agency and populate Monthly dashboards towards social media campaign / posts with respect to Targets set.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Information Technology or any other related field.
• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager/Executive or similar role in the FMCG industry for minimum 2 Years’ experience.
• Experience in graphic design and video editing.
• Knowledge of online marketing channels and FMCG-specific marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools.
• Hands-On experience with Microsoft Tools & MacBook preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) and their best practices.
• Knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, ASP and WordPress.
• Skills & Professional Attributes Required:
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Customer service orientation skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Strong understanding of social media KPIs and how they relate to FMCG goals.
HOW TO APPLY
If finding & hiring great talent excites you, we would like to get into a conversation with you. Interested candidates should send their Cover letter, CV and Academic documents to recruitment@mukwano.com stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line. All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Closing Date:
Closing date of receiving applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement from 02nd April 2025 to 16th April 2025.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date.
Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.
All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.
Deadline: Expired
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