Growth Associate

Job description

Apollo Agriculture is a leading agri-fintech platform empowering small-scale farmers across Africa to increase their profits and farm more sustainably. Apollo uses artificial intelligence and automated operations to unlock the massive, untapped small-scale farming market. We enables farmers to access the optimized financing, high-quality farm products, expert digital advice, and risk management solutions they need to invest and scale their businesses. Apollo Agritech is looking for an ambitious marketing talent to ensure that farmers across Zambia learn about, joining and come to love Apollo!Zambia Market Analysis

About The Role

The Growth Associate will support the execution of Apollo’s marketing and communication strategy in Zambia. This role is highly execution-focused. You will lead farmer and Field Officer communications, support awareness campaigns, and work closely with the commercial team to drive renewals, acquisition, and farmer engagement.

If you are passionate about communication, enjoy working close to the field, and want to help farmers grow their productivity and income, this role is for you.

Your Responsibilities

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Farmer & Field Officer Communications
Draft and execute clear, simple, and action-driven communication campaigns for farmers across awareness, engagement, renewals, and repayment cycles- primarily through SMS
Develop structured, motivating communications for Field Officers via WhatsApp and SMS to drive execution, alignment, and performance in the field
Ensure all messaging is localized, easy to understand, and aligned to seasonal commercial prioritiesCoordinate closely with Commercial, Product, and Repayment teams to ensure messaging is accurate and strategically aligned
Track and report on communication performance (delivery rates, engagement, response trends) and recommend improvements
Field Marketing & Sales Support
Support planning and execution of agro-dealer activations, district events, and field promotions
Develop simple, effective field collateral (flyers, posters etc) in collaboration with the Design team
Partner closely with the Sales team to ensure marketing materials are well distributed, understood, and used effectively in the field
Maintain brand consistency and visibility across districts
Awareness & Media
Support radio campaigns and local awareness initiatives in priority districts
Coordinate with media vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective execution
Assist in managing Apollo Zambia’s social media presence, including localized content and basic campaign support
Performance & Budget Tracking
Support tracking of marketing spend and campaign impact against agreed KPIs
Monitor key growth metrics and share regular insights
Ensure campaign execution remains within approved budgets

Requirements

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4+ years of professional experience in a marketing or communications role
Creativity & Excellent Writing Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in English, Nyanja and Bemba with exceptional writing abilities
Proficient with Excel/Sheets: Comfortable working with data and paying attention to detail
Inquisitive and good with Feedback: Willing to ask questions, share opinions, and contribute to the overall communication strategy
Self-Driven and Collaborative: Able to work independently and as part of a team, thriving in a collaborative environment
Adaptability to diverse culture contexts and willingness to engage with local farmers and communities across districts in Zambia
Software adoption: Open to learning and utilising new software platforms, including OpenAI, Infobip, and Intercom
Time Management: Strong ability to manage tasks and deliver outputs on time
Passion for Communication: Keen interest in working and growing in the field of copywriting and/or communications
Design skills and knowledge of graphic design tools are a plus
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If this role sounds like a good fit and you’re excited to join us, we encourage you to submit your application by end of day on 10th March 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.