A large retail company is seeking a Marketing Manager to oversee the marketing department and develop strategies to boost customer traffic and sales. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in marketing, particularly in the retail or FMCG sectors, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration is required, with a Master's being advantageous. The role will be based in Basilan, Philippines.
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in marketing, preferably in retail, FMCG, or supermarket industry.
Proven track record in developing and executing marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, or brand management.
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead the entire marketing department.
Create and execute marketing plans to boost sales and profitability.
Analyze and implement marketing activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
Skills
Marketing & Promotional Strategy
Digital Marketing
Leadership & Communication
Analytical & Budget Management
Creativity and Innovation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)
Tools
Google Analytics
Meta Ads
POS systems
CRM software
Canva
Adobe Suite
Job description
Responsibilities
To oversee, coordinate, and lead the entire marketing department of the strategic business unit;
To create or develop and execute marketing plan and strategy in order to boost customer traffic, sales and/or profitability;
To identify new or changes in existing PTM-Primary Target Market & PTC-Primary Target Competitors for continued shopper satisfaction & market competitiveness;
To analyze, conceptualize and implement all marketing related activities to ensure customer patronage, sales turnover, market share and competitiveness, and buying frequency and recency;
To identify shopper values and changing consumer needs thru gathering internal & external data (through 3rd party agencies, vendors, department initiative) and designs plans on customer loyalty & market leadership
To plan, design, develop, and conduct environment and competitor analysis, promotion, planning and implementation to be able to effectively manage customer acquisition and retention programs;
To prepare, control & oversee marketing / co-marketing plans & budgets for existing and upcoming new stores
To innovate marketing concepts thru learnings from BETs & MSs
To develop directions for house brand management; and
To create a high performance culture in the entire Marketing department by adopting people management practices that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity standards and goal attainment.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage, especially for larger or more competitive supermarket chains.
Work Experience
3–5 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the retail, FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), or supermarket industry.
Proven track record in developing and executing marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, or brand management.
Key Skills
Marketing & Promotional Strategy:
Experience in in-store promotions, seasonal campaigns, and loyalty programs.
Knowledge of consumer behavior in retail.
Digital Marketing:
Social media management, email marketing, and SEO/SEM.
Use of tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, or similar.
Leadership & Communication:
Ability to lead a team and coordinate with other departments (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, Store Operations).
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Analytical & Budget Management:
Ability to analyze sales and campaign data.
Experience in budgeting and ROI tracking.
Creativity and Innovation:
Ability to develop creative campaigns and adjust marketing based on trends and customer feedback.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and CRM software.
Knowledge of local market trends and competitor analysis.
Background in graphic design or content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe suite) is a plus.