Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in industrial Area Nairobi, has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, results driven individuals to fill the following positions:-
Manager, Market Research & Information
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing, the main purpose of this role will be the management and coordination of market information to ensure that the Company achieves set business objectives.
Among others, key accountabilities will include:-
Manager, Market Research & Information
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing, the main purpose of this role will be the management and coordination of market information to ensure that the Company achieves set business objectives.
Among others, key accountabilities will include:-
- Developing and implementing the company market research programs
- Developing and spearheading market information systems to achieve a competitive edge
- Identifying business opportunities and recommending appropriate action plans
- Providing market demand information to guide supplies planning and ensure market demand is achieved
- Managing and working with the research agencies to develop and carry out marketing research programs
- Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in market research
Key Deliverables
- Realization of the company’s marketing research program
- Provision of timely and accurate demand forecast estimates
- Provision of accurate and timely market data/information (both externally and internally) to guide decision making.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Commerce/Marketing/Statistics BBA / BA or related field from a recognized institution
- Post Graduate qualification in Marketing is desirable
- Ability to interpret and disseminate market information
- Consumer understanding and competitive intelligence
- Project management and presentation Skills
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, interpersonal and communication, problem analysis and problem solving skills
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in medium to large corporation or relevant working experience with a reputable market research company.
Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, and names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us by 10th February, 2010.
The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: hr @ sameerafrica.com
