M-Pesa Africa – Sourcing Category Manager
WHAT We Are Looking For
We seek candidates with strong capabilities across the following dimensions:
- Insight & Foresight Generation and Application: Ability to analyze market data, derive actionable insights, and apply them strategically to optimize marketing initiatives.
- Brave, Purpose-Led & Future-First Brand Building: Crafting narratives that resonate with our purpose and align with the digital-first vision of Safaricom Business.
- Disruptive Integrated GTM Execution: Leading innovative go-to-market strategies that drive impact across digital and traditional platforms.
- Strategic Amplification: Building productive partnerships with like-minded brands, engaging with in-culture platforms, and leveraging influencer marketing.
- Marketing Effectiveness: Ensuring optimal investment in campaigns, with robust measurement and evaluation frameworks to track impact and ROI.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Strategy Development: Develop and implement segment-specific strategies that align with Safaricom Business goals, focusing on Micro, Small, Medium, Large Enterprises, and the Public Sector.
- Campaign Execution: Drive multi-channel marketing campaigns that support lead generation and engagement, including content creation for blogs, whitepapers, and case studies.
- Account-Based Marketing (ABM): Design and execute ABM strategies for high-value enterprise accounts, ensuring close alignment with sales objectives.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, leveraging KPIs such as lead generation, conversion rates, and ROI to optimize outcomes.
- Partnerships and Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with sales, product, PR, and external partners to ensure cohesive execution and amplified impact.
- Content Creation: Position Safaricom Business as a leader in digital transformation through compelling thought leadership and testimonials.
- Budget Management: Create and manage annual plans and budgets aligned with business objectives, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Success will be measured by your ability to drive meaningful results, optimize campaigns, build impactful partnerships, and contribute to the overall growth of Safaricom Business.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the tech or telecom industry.
- Proven track record of executing successful marketing campaigns and driving measurable results.
- Experience with Account-Based Marketing (ABM).
- Knowledge of the Kenyan enterprise market and its unique challenges