Senior Marketing Specialist (Africa)
ESS (Environmental and Social Sustainability) · Marketing · Senior · 21d ago
Open to candidates across Africa.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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Open to candidates across Africa.
“The successful candidate will be based in Africa, with a strong understanding of African markets and business environments”
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- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
As the Senior Marketing Specialist, you will spearhead ESS's overarching marketing and brand positioning strategy across African and international markets. You will craft targeted sector campaigns across mining, energy, ESG, and infrastructure, translate complex consulting capabilities into compelling thought leadership content, and drive multi-channel business development initiatives in close collaboration with senior leadership.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute ESS's global marketing strategy, setting KPIs, budgets, and growth priorities.
- Strengthen brand messaging, market positioning, and corporate collateral for international and regional audiences.
- Oversee digital marketing and thought leadership content across web, LinkedIn, and email channels.
- Collaborate with business development teams on lead generation, competitive research, and tender submissions.
- Leverage regional market intelligence across African industries to drive growth and build strategic partnerships.
- Coordinate marketing activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage external creative suppliers.
What you bring
- Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including strategic leadership roles.
- Proven background in professional services, engineering, ESG, environmental consulting, or technical B2B marketing.
- Strong understanding of African markets, business environments, and institutions.
- Bilingual fluency in both English and French with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
About ESS (Environmental and Social Sustainability)
ESS is an international environmental, social, health, and sustainability consultancy supporting clients across mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and ESG advisory services.
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