Marketing Associate

About the job
Job Title: Marketing Associate

Location: Lusaka, Zambia (with regular field travel)

Reports to: Head of Sales

Role Overview

Cleanergy is expanding access to clean cooking gas across Zambia. We are looking for a creative, field-focused Marketing Associate to build brand awareness and generate customer interest through on-the-ground activations and digital marketing. You will spend a significant amount of time in the field running marketing activities in residential areas while also managing our online presence. This is a hands-on role with real ownership and room to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organise, and run marketing activations in residential areas, including setting up tables, distributing posters and flyers, and coordinating occasional community events.
Manage and grow Cleanergy’s social media pages by creating engaging content and responding to inquiries.
Design simple marketing materials such as posters, flyers, banners, and digital graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
Identify high-traffic locations for wall signs, banners, and other outdoor visibility placements within station radii.
Coordinate with the sales team to ensure marketing efforts support lead generation and agent recruitment.
Co-ordinate telemarketing team.
Track the effectiveness of marketing activities and share regular field feedback on what is resonating with the community.
Maintain a record of marketing spend and activity outcomes.

Who You Are

1 to 3 years in field marketing, brand activation, or community engagement (e.g., FMCG, energy, telecoms).
You are a self starter.
Strong communication and customer service skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Comfortable being on the move daily in neighbourhoods, at community events, and engaging with the public.
Creative mindset with the ability to develop simple, impactful marketing initiatives on a limited budget.
Experience managing social media pages for a business or brand.
Graphic design skills: proficiency in Canva is a must; experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign is a strong plus.
Basic Excel or Google Sheets skills for tracking activities and budgets.
A proactive problem-solver who does not need constant supervision.
Fluent in English and Nyanja or Bemba.
A relevant diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is beneficial but not strictly required with strong experience.

Bonus

Experience with cooking appliances, LPG, or solar products.
Experience organising community events or activations.
Photography or videography skills for content creation.

What We Offer

Competitive pay with performance incentives.
Direct mentorship from the Head of Sales.
A chance to grow quickly with a startup.

To Apply

Send your CV, a short cover note, and a link to your design portfolio (or attach samples) to sales@clean-ergy.com with “Marketing Associate” in the subject line. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.