Petroleum Marketing Manager

Lafrica Petroleum (Private) Limited, a company specialising in energy and investment solutions, is recruiting a highly experienced and results-oriented Petroleum Marketing Manager to lead its fuel marketing, transportation and logistics operations in Zimbabwe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding the company's petroleum products market, strengthening commercial relationships, managing retail service station performance and overseeing fuel transportation operations.
This opportunity is suited to a marketing professional with substantial knowledge of Zimbabwe's downstream petroleum industry, strong leadership capabilities and a proven ability to drive business growth.
Fuel and Petroleum Products Marketing
• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to increase sales and market share for fuel, lubricants and other petroleum products.
• Identify new business opportunities within Zimbabwe's retail and bulk fuel markets.
• Strengthen customer acquisition and retention strategies across commercial and industrial market segments.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends and competitor activities to support effective business decisions.
Transportation and Logistics Business Development
• Promote the company's fuel transportation and haulage services to corporate, industrial and third-party customers.
• Identify potential logistics contracts and establish long-term commercial relationships.
• Support revenue growth through effective marketing of transportation and fuel distribution services.
Retail Service Station and Fleet Management
• Oversee the operational performance, customer service standards and profitability of retail service stations.
• Coordinate fuel transportation fleet operations, including truck dispatch, fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with relevant safety and operational requirements.
• Monitor fleet productivity and recommend improvements to business performance.
Stakeholder and Brand Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, business partners and industry stakeholders.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, including the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) and Environmental Management Agency (EMA).
• Support the company's brand reputation and market presence within Zimbabwe's petroleum sector.
Performance Reporting and Compliance
• Monitor fuel sales volumes, market pricing and operational performance indicators.
• Prepare management reports on marketing performance, logistics operations and business growth.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Promote ethical business practices and compliance across all assigned operations.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from a recognised tertiary institution.
Professional Experience
• Minimum of five years of proven professional experience in fuel and petroleum marketing within Zimbabwe.
• Strong understanding of the Zimbabwean downstream petroleum sector.
• Knowledge of retail service station operations, bulk fuel distribution and petroleum transportation logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage marketing operations and identify opportunities for business expansion.
Technical Skills and Competencies
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and ERP reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse sales performance, market information and operational reports.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong strategic planning, business development and leadership abilities.
Additional Requirements
• Valid Class 4 driver's licence with a clean driving record.
• High levels of honesty, reliability and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ethical standards and sound decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple operational and commercial responsibilities effectively.

Equal Opportunity
La frica Petroleum encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the advertised requirements should submit the following documents:
• Comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic certificates.
• Professional references.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All application documents must be combined into ONE PDF document and submitted by email to:
rxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE
No closing date was specified in the recruitment announcement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.