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Job Vacancy: Senior Marketing Officer
Superior Milling Company Limited (SMC), a leading company in Zambia’s commercial maize milling sector, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the position below:
Position: Senior Marketing Officer
Grade: SM3
Reports to: General Manager
Location: Lusaka
Job Purpose
To develop and execute SMC’s sales and marketing strategies to grow volumes, market share, revenues, and brand recognition of mealie meal products in a highly competitive, low-margin environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth across wholesale, retail, and institutional channels.
- Develop and implement annual and quarterly sales and marketing plans.
- Manage pricing, discounts, and trade terms in line with company policies.
- Conduct market intelligence on competitor pricing, promotions, and distribution.
- Strengthen distributor, retailer, and key account relationships.
- Execute marketing campaigns, trade activations, and point-of-sale branding.
- Manage marketing budgets and track return on investment.
- Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and performance analyses.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical selling practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade Twelve School Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sales, or a Business-related field.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in FMCG sales or trade marketing.
- Strong knowledge of Zambia’s mealie meal market and distribution channels.
- Proven record of driving sales growth and market expansion.
- Must be professionally registered with the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) at Associate Level or higher.
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Results-driven with high integrity and accountability.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Zambia.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and proof of ZIM Membership.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Superior Milling Company Limited
P.O. Box 32007, Lusaka
Or delivered physically to:
Plot No. 12127/8, Off Mumbwa Road, Chinika Industrial Area, Lusaka
Or emailed to: jobs@superiormilling.co.zm
Closing Date: 21st February 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Superior Milling Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
