Sales and Marketing Manager / Acting General Manager at IECDS

The Institute of Environment, Climate and Development Sustainability (IECDS) is looking for a dynamic Sales and Marketing Manager / Acting General Manager to lead its marketing, student recruitment, business development, partnerships, and institutional growth activities. The position is based in Arusha and offers an opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute directly to the organisation’s revenue and enrolment growth.

The successful candidate will combine sales and marketing expertise with leadership responsibilities. In addition to developing strategies to attract students and clients, the successful candidate will serve as Acting General Manager, supporting daily operations, supervising staff, developing partnerships, and ensuring institutional targets are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales, marketing, and student recruitment strategies.

  

• Promote IECDS academic programmes and professional training opportunities.

• Promote consultancy and research services offered by the institution.

  

• Manage digital marketing, branding, exhibitions, outreach, and promotional campaigns.

• Develop partnerships with schools, companies, government institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

  

• Identify new business opportunities and potential revenue streams.

• Monitor student enrolment, sales, marketing, and institutional growth targets.

  

• Supervise relevant staff and coordinate day-to-day institutional operations.

• Prepare management reports and performance reports.

• Support the organisation in achieving its strategic growth objectives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, Education Management, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience marketing an educational institution.

• Demonstrated experience in student recruitment.

• Experience promoting academic programmes.

• Experience promoting professional training programmes.

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of digital marketing.

• Business development expertise.

• Strong stakeholder-management abilities.

Job Details

• Position: Sales and Marketing Manager / Acting General Manager

• Organisation: Institute of Environment, Climate and Development Sustainability (IECDS)

• Location: Arusha, Tanzania

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Salary: Negotiable

• Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by email to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Sales and Marketing Manager / Acting General Manager

Applicants are encouraged to clearly indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.

Final Thoughts

This position is suitable for an experienced marketing, business development, or education-sector professional who is ready to take on broader institutional leadership responsibilities. Candidates with a proven record in student recruitment, programme promotion, partnerships, and organisational growth should consider applying before 7 September 2026.