Marketing & Brand Manager (Tourism)

About the role

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is recruiting a Marketing & Brand Manager (re-run) based at its Windhoek head office. The manager develops and implements strategic marketing initiatives that promote Namibia as a leading tourism destination in domestic, regional and international markets, overseeing campaigns, brand positioning, promotion activities and stakeholder engagement. The role is the operational backbone of the marketing team and leads a team of marketing and events professionals, agencies and freelancers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Namibia tourism brand, including brand guidelines, audits and messaging, and work with agencies and vendors on branded content
• Plan, implement and manage integrated marketing campaigns (digital, print, media) and the marketing calendar, and oversee production and distribution of collateral
• Design and run seasonal and product-based promotions, and plan corporate events, product launches, trade shows and sponsorships
• Coordinate advertising campaigns with media agencies and vendors, and build relationships with local and international media, including press visits and media training
• Manage guest engagement, including VIP visits and influencer collaborations
• Lead a team of marketing and events professionals, agencies and freelancers, and collaborate with sales, design, PR and digital teams
• Support graphic design and visual communication, and maintain visual asset libraries
• Set KPIs, prepare regular reports, track budgets and expenses, and handle procurement and vendor coordination

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing, Communications or Tourism Management, or a postgraduate qualification (above NQF Level 7) in digital marketing, Multimedia, Communications or a related field
• Five years' experience in marketing, branding, tourism promotion, media coordination or brand communication, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Experience in B2B or B2C marketing environments
• Excellent knowledge of the Namibian tourism industry and the tourism product in the region

Required skills

• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms and CRM systems
• Strong vendor and budget management skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Knowledge of branding, media planning and promotional strategies

Applications with a CV, certified copies of identity documents and qualifications must be submitted electronically through the MCI direct portal; no email applications are accepted. The closing date is Friday, 6 November 2026.