Marketing Manager needed for a leading IT Solutions company in Baghdad, Iraq

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (MBA is a plus) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Marketing and Development experience in the IT field.
• Intimate understanding of traditional and emerging marketing channels.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Budget-management and proficiency skills.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Good understanding of IT technical requirements.
• Self-motivated and a competitive, results-driven attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Presentation & time-management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal & written English communication.

Job Description:

• Responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for an entire company in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.
• Responsible on day-to-day tasks include managing marketing tasks opportunities, working on surveys, market assessment and leading market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services, and liaising with the Sales Director.
• Managing the company’s marketing activities.
• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company targets & objectives.
• Working closely with the Sales Director to devise an effective marketing strategy.
• Recruiting new members of the marketing department.
• Carrying out competitor analysis to ensure the company’s marketing strategy is competing effectively.
• Reporting on all marketing activities to the Sales Director.
• Working closely with heads of departments on company projects.
• Completing various marketing projects.
• Representing the company at industry events and conferences.
• Coordinating marketing campaigns with sales activities.
• Overseeing the company’s marketing budget.
• Creating all marketing material in line with marketing plans.
• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
• Working closely with design agencies and assisting with new product launches.
• Maintaining effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives.