Spotify’s Marketing team is focused on connecting artists and creators with fans in ways that feel authentic, culturally relevant, and impactful. As part of the broader Markets & Subscriber Growth organization, this team helps grow Spotify’s presence across emerging and high-growth markets by developing locally resonant campaigns that drive acquisition, engagement, and retention. In this role, you’ll work across East Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets, partnering closely with global and regional teams to shape how Spotify shows up for listeners every day.

This position is available through a third party as a Long-Term Contractor.

### What You'll Do

Lead consumer marketing campaigns across East Africa, while supporting culturally relevant campaigns in additional Sub-Saharan African markets

Partner with cross-functional teams across marketing, music, partnerships, media, analytics, and creative to bring campaigns to life from strategy through execution

Use on-platform and off-platform insights to identify audience behaviors, market opportunities, and growth drivers that inform marketing strategy

Develop clear creative and media briefs in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agency partners

Drive acquisition, engagement, and retention initiatives for both Free and Premium audiences

Identify and activate local partnerships, creators, agencies, and cultural touchpoints that strengthen brand awareness and consumer consideration

Analyze campaign performance and translate learnings into actionable recommendations for future programs and market strategies

Adapt global marketing initiatives to ensure they resonate locally across diverse consumer audiences and market contexts

Support local music and cultural marketing moments in partnership with internal teams and regional collaborators

### Who You Are

You have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in consumer marketing, brand marketing, or campaign management within East Africa

You have experience working across multiple Sub-Saharan African markets or regional campaigns

You are experienced in brand strategy, consumer insights, digital marketing, media, and/or project management

You have delivered impactful campaigns within digital businesses, FMCG, retail, entertainment, or technology environments

You know how to translate consumer and cultural insights into effective marketing strategies and campaigns

You are comfortable working with data and performance metrics to evaluate success and optimize marketing effectiveness

You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and execution quality

You are a collaborative partner who works effectively across teams, agencies, and stakeholders with different perspectives and priorities

You have a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and are comfortable operating in fast-moving environments

You care deeply about culture, storytelling, and creating experiences that resonate authentically with local audiences

### Where You'll Be

This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya

This position is available through a third party as a Long-Term Contractor

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

Consumer Marketing Manager, East Africa

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