Job Description
Elevate Your Career with Sumathi Universal, Pioneers in Business Innovation and Growth
As a leading management and holding company, Sumathi Universal orchestrates a diverse portfolio of business ventures and subsidiaries across Sri Lanka. We are committed to steering innovative business strategies, fostering sustainable growth, and upholding exemplary governance standards. We pride ourselves on our vibrant corporate culture that champions integrity, diversity, and forward-thinking.
We are currently seeking a visionary and results-oriented Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead our marketing division and shape the future of our brand strategy. If you are an accomplished marketing leader with hands-on experience and a passion for building impactful campaigns, we invite you to be part of our leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute holistic marketing strategies that drive growth, strengthen brand equity, and align with overall business objectives.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team, cultivating a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Spearhead both digital and traditional marketing campaigns across TV, print, social media, and outdoor media platforms.
- Work closely with senior leadership to identify emerging market opportunities and design effective go-to-market strategies.
- Oversee brand development, market research, consumer insight analysis, and performance measurement of marketing initiatives.
- Manage the marketing budget efficiently.
- Foster strong partnerships with media agencies, vendors, and key stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
- A Degree or Professional Qualification in Marketing (e.g., CIM, SLIM, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3–5 years of proven hands-on experience in a senior marketing role, ideally as Head of Marketing, Marketing Director, or equivalent.
- Deep expertise in integrated marketing strategies including digital marketing, brand management, and campaign analytics.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of building and managing effective teams.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics, consumer trends, and brand positioning.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to broader business strategy.
Please apply by emailing your CV to the provided address with the contact details of two non-related referees. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. The deadline to apply is within 14 days of this advertisement. An attractive and negotiable remuneration package with other fringe benefits will be offered to the right candidate based on qualifications and experience.
Group HR & Administration Manager
Sumathi Universal (Pvt) Ltd,
No: 02, Dr. Milhina Sumathipala Mawatha, Colombo 10.
E-mail: hr@sumathiuniversal.com
Web: www.sumathiuniversal.com