Sales and Social Marketing officer - Addis Ababa

Mela for Her

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

Full time

Career Level: Mid Level(3-5 years)
Salary:
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: Nov 29, 2025

Job Opportunity: Sales and Social Marketing officer position available at Mela for Her in Addis Ababa. Business and Administration, Management, Sales and Marketing jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

ABOUT MELA FOR HER

MELA FOR HER (www.melaforher.com) is a social enterprise based in Ethiopia, dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls across the country. We provide access to affordable, eco- friendly menstrual products, deliver menstrual health education, and create job opportunities for women and girls.

We envision a world where every girl and woman has access to sustainable menstrual products, understands her sexual and reproductive rights, and is empowered to take control of her life and future.

MELA FOR HER is looking for a vibrant, energetic, experienced professional to take the Sales and Social Marketing Officer position. You will join a team of professionals united by commitment to a cause and shared values. The main purpose of the post is to manage and coordinate MELA’s social and marketing activities to ensure that all women and girls in Ethiopia have access to MELA’s products and services.

Role and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Sales And Marketing Manager of MELA, the position holder is expected to be responsible for the following roles:

  • Conduct market intelligence.
  • Develop and implement MELA’s sales strategy.
  • Identify, select and manage strategic customers/sponsors and establish partnerships and alliances for sales and project development.
  • Identify and select proper marketing and distribution channels and partners at national, regional and local levels for MELA’s products and services.
  • Manage sales through community-based distribution network across the country and develop partnership agreements when needed to ensure that our products reach all women and girls in the country.
  • Lead the sought of new funding sources, sponsors and partners to support the different activities undertaken by MELA.
  • Ensure accountability to all sponsors relations and contract management in country; develop marketing and communication strategies for the company in order to promote MELA and its products and services. 
  • Attending different networking and coordination meetings to represent the interests of MELA. 
  • Introduce MELA to potential donors, partners, and clients being private, public or charity-based organization. 
  • Networking to enlarge the list of MELA contacts and partners. 
  • Participating in MHH-related and other relevant events to ensure MELA’s voice is heard.Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • BA Degree /MA in business administration, Marketing, Economics and related studies.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales, marketing, or community engagement, preferably in health and hygiene-related products and services.
  • A good understanding of social marketing and a passion for cause-based marketing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of how the health or related sectors work will be an asset.
  • Experience in building and managing highly productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of most common computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Fluency in both Amharic and the local language/s and working knowledge of English.
  • Deep commitment to menstrual health, gender equality and women’s empowerment and alignment with MELA’s vision, mission and values.
  • Willingness to travel within and outside the region.

Preferred Skills

  • Organized, independent, problem-solving, result-oriented and high-planning capacities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
  • Excellent influential, negotiation, reporting and communication skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing contexts. Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and personal sales skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please send us your CV and motivation letter in English at hello@melaforher.com  with the subject line: Sales and Social Marketing Officer. The deadline for applications is 28th November 2025.

For additional questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, you can contact us at hello@melaforher.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Female candidates with relevant expertise and experience are highly encouraged to apply.

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