Associate Marketing Director - Africa (They/She/He)

Vollzeit
Nairobi, Kenya
vor 5 Monate

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia, where we operate in +3000 cities across 26 countries. Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

  • We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 
  • We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 
  • We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 
  • We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

  • We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 
  • We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 
  • We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

  • Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 
  • We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 
  • We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

As a Associate Director of Marketing & Growth Africa you will have the unique opportunity to lead the growth of our on-demand delivery platform in the Africa region, with the central aim of achieving leadership in all of its countries (Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Uganda).We are looking for a seasoned consumer marketer who has high analytical skills, strong drive and results orientation, the strategic, innovative and creative thinking that's required to develop winning solutions, and the emotional intelligence and humility required to thrive in a fast-paced business and inspire a team of people across different areas.

THE JOURNEY

Set and define the growth annual targets and the budget required to achieve the leadership objectives in Africa.Define the growth strategy and the optimal budget allocation per channel / lever to deliver on the agreed business objectives  for each country.Build detailed annual growth plans, including levers such as brand media, performance marketing, incentives, pricing and subscription programs.Coordinate and steward the regional, local and HQ specialist to execute on the agreed growth plans.Contribute to the global growth playbook by championing local initiatives that have global potential.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

Minimum of 8 years of Marketing experience in a similar role at blue-chip FMCG, e-commerce, and/or top notch tech companies.Proven track record of delivering business growth, defining investment strategy and building and executing annual marketing plans, including media investment, price actions and promotional campaigns.Solid baseline of consumer marketing fundamentals.Business oriented marketing mentality; passion for measuring, evidence driven and ROI obsessed.Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions connecting multiple sources of quantitative and qualitative information, and capacity to understand and work with complex marketing levers you have never worked before.Outstanding verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.Team management and people development skills.Proficient in English. French is a strong plus.

 

Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

  • 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
  • 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
  • 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
  • 💳 Cobee discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
  • 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
  • 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!