Interim Marketing Director

INTERIM MARKETING DIRECTOR for an extended assignment with a GREENFIELD 2G/3G NETWORK OPERATOR in Afghanistan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Define and direct marketing programs for demand creation, lead generation and interface with Sales Directors for lead tracking and management
- Oversee product management including market and customer research for market and product requirements, interface with engineering for product development, product pricing and product life cycle management
- Develop and manage the company's entire marketing budget.

REQUIREMENTS:

- 7 years marketing management experience within mobile operating companies, including at least 4 years at Marketing Director level
- Excellent command of English (written & spoken)
- Experienced in development of operational processes & procedures
- Experienced in recruitment, training and motivation of professional staff

IDEALLY:

- Senior role within the launch team of at least one new mobile operator
- Experience working in challenging environments in the MENA region (eg Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya etc)

START DATE: End of 2012/Beginning of 2013

TERM: Assignment duration will be 6 months (25 weeks) with the possibility to be extended or to become permanent

LOCATION: Kabul, Afghanistan

PACKAGE:

- 800 USD per day, 6-day work week (approx USD)
- Accommodation
- Transport/Flights, consular VISA costs
- Local transport, car, communications
- Per diem of 50$/day for food

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a detailed questionnaire and experience summary form, and to submit this by Tuesday 20th November.