Cleanergy
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.