MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY AGROBUSINESS DIVISION

MARKETING GRADUATE TRAINEE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:

• Must have a Degree in Marketing Management/ International Marketing/Business Management/Degree in Retail and Supply Chain Management from a reputable institution.
• At least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• Excellent working knowledge of social media marketing and digital marketing concepts.
• Knowledge of Agro- products and markets is an added advantage

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Director Agrobusiness, the incumbent will be responsible for handling all marketing activities and functions, such as creating demand for all Agro-products, promoting good corporate image, managing promotional initiatives and stakeholder engagements both locally and internationally.
• Responsible for supporting the work of the Agrobusiness Division, the Graduate Trainee shall oversee all initiatives directed at brand awareness, and maximizing profits through developing ideal marketing strategies and marketing campaigns.
• Meeting sales targets and objectives of the marketing plan.
• Developing and implementing appropriate selling and marketing strategies
• Personal selling, customer visits and relationship marketing.
• Opening new and sustainable markets for the Agro- Business unit.

• Marketing intelligence and feedback
•  Performing competitive analysis and identifying gaps and opportunities in the local, regional and international marketplace.
• Planning, executing and monitoring promotional and advertising campaigns and activities.
• Supervising and motivating Sales Agents, Merchandisers and Promoters and coming up with incentive schemes.
• Liaising with all stakeholders to foster sustainable relationships, brand association and brand loyalty
• Scouting for Tenders
• Organizing and coordinating sales promotions, funny day promotions and trade shows.
• Reporting to the Director Agrobusiness.

Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.

Closing date for applications is 21 September 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.