Director Marketing & Sales

Job description
AMI is looking for a creative and ambitious leader to drive growth as we strive to become Africa’s leading brand in workplace learning. Entrepreneurial hustle, strategic nous and commercial creativity more important than traditional/big-brand marketing experience. This is a senior role reporting to the CEO and working closely with other directors as part of AMI’s strategic leadership team.
Role:

Work with GMs of local markets to build AMI’s enterprise sales structure and processes for scale, including implementation of CRM, KPIs, compensation structure and analytics
Lead marketing and communication across markets to position AMI as leading brand in workplace learning, including events, thought leadership and content marketing
Drive in-bound lead generation & provide sales support, including all communication materials, case studies, white papers etc
Potential to work with CEO on business development strategy and new markets, depending on candidate interest and experience

Requirements:

Minimum of 7 years experience in strategic marketing, business development or communications, with at least 3 years in B2B , OR minimum 7 years in a professional services role that includes a business development and/or marketing component (essential)
Experience working in Africa, ideally Kenya (essential)
Experience working in entrepreneurial or high-growth environment (essential)
Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience