Marketing Officer Job Vacancy at CV People Tanzania - August 2026
Recruitment Agency: CVPeople Tanzania
Are you a results-driven marketing professional with strong FMCG experience and a passion for building markets and customer relationships?
A leading Tanzanian manufacturer of cosmetics and personal-care products is looking for an experienced Marketing Officer to help expand its market presence, strengthen distributor networks, and grow retail and wholesale accounts across Tanzania.
This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity for someone who understands the Tanzanian consumer market, enjoys meeting customers, and can turn market insights into practical business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Customer Acquisition
- Identify and develop new distribution opportunities across Tanzania.
- Build relationships with wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and other potential business partners.
- Generate and follow up on leads, converting prospects into active customers and accounts.
- Identify opportunities for growth in major towns, regional centres, and up-country markets.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing customers while continuously developing new accounts.
Market Research & Competitor Analysis
- Conduct regular field research to understand consumer preferences and purchasing behaviour.
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, promotions, packaging, and branding strategies.
- Identify emerging market trends and new business opportunities.
- Provide management with practical insights that can support business and marketing decisions.
Product & Brand Development Support
- Gather customer and market feedback on product formulations, fragrances, packaging, sizes, and pricing.
- Work closely with production and other internal teams to ensure products meet changing market needs.
- Support promotional activities, product campaigns, and regional launches.
- Help identify product gaps and opportunities for new or improved products.
Reporting & Market Insights
- Prepare clear and timely reports on customer visits, sales opportunities, and newly acquired accounts.
- Provide regional market updates and competitor pricing benchmarks.
- Track potential growth areas and provide realistic sales projections.
- Share field intelligence with management to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in FMCG sales or marketing.
- Experience in cosmetics, personal care, toiletries, or related consumer goods is highly preferred.
- A strong understanding of the Tanzanian wholesale, distribution, and retail market.
- An established network of contacts within the FMCG sector will be an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation, communication, customer relationship, and market research skills.
- The ability to work independently and confidently in a field-based environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Tanzania, including urban and up-country locations.
- A results-oriented mindset with strong business development and account acquisition skills.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
This role offers the opportunity to play a direct part in growing a Tanzanian cosmetics and personal-care brand. You will be close to customers, distributors, retailers, and consumers, helping shape products and strategies based on what the market actually needs.
If you are energetic, commercially minded, and enjoy being out in the field building relationships and opening new markets, this could be the right opportunity for you.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the official CVPeople Tanzania recruitment portal.
Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should apply.
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