Marketing manager job in Kenya

To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives through effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization.
Description:

· Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities;

· Conduct market research aimed at identifying new business and determine market requirements for existing and future products through analysis of customer research, current market conditions, trends and competitor information;

· Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products;

· Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects;

· Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results;

· Develop and manage the marketing budget;

· Develop pricing strategy for the company to maximize business revenues and profitability;

· Liaison with media and advertising agencies.
Requirements:

· Degree in Sales/ Marketing or other Business related field from a recognized university;

· 5 years experience in sales and marketing involving developing and maintaining marketing strategies.

· Proven experience in customer and market research

· Experience with relevant software applications

· Ability to use networks to influence business activity;

· Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday, 22nd January 2011.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.

Endeavour Africa vacancies in Kenya

Position for sales and marketing (trainee junior level)
·         Local staff (Kenyan)
·         FRESHER from university who has finished studies…
·         With experience would be added advantage
·         Should have knowledge of computers and marketing.
·         Degree in marketing and sales
·         Should be outgoing and able to communicate strongly

Position for Junior Accountant.
·         Local staff (Kenyan)
·         FRESHER from university with Bcom accounts.
·         With experience would be added advantage
·         Should have knowledge of Accounting package Sage pastel or tally.
·         KASNEB CPA 1  minimum KATC 11.
·         Should be outgoing and able to communicate strongly
 Send your applications to alfred@endeavourafrica.com not later than 15th January 2011

Brands Marketer job in Kenya

We are a medium sized company based in Nairobi seeking to recruit a Brands Marketer who will be responsible for marketing our client brands. He/she will be reporting to the Marketing Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
·         Performing online and field marketing research and formulating viable marketing strategies
·         Designing marketing material such as e-brochures for marketing brands
·         Formulating plans and proposals and presenting them to clients for business contracts
·         Liaising with clients via face to face meetings, e-mails and telephone calls
·         Conducting surveys and creating brand marketing campaigns

Skills
·         Highly innovative and energetic
·         Confident, organized, adaptable and possess strong leadership skills
·         Excellent communication skills
·         Knowledge of computers
·         Knowledge of internet and marketing skills & E-commerce

Requirements
·         A Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
·         Experience in internet research, proposal and report writing
·         Fluency in both English and Kiswahili languages

Remuneration
·         Kshs 20,000 per month

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the email address jobs@travellerssquare.com not later than 4th January 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Marketing Manager job in Kenya

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which
is part of Aga Khan Development Network.
It provides health care services to the population of the Coast Province of Kenya and
works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist
cases. The hospital is seeking for qualified personnel to fill the following position

Marketing Manager

Key Tasks

• Participate in hospital image management through identifying and meeting clients’

needs

• To work alongside other senior leadership of the organization on drawing up

strategies for introducing new products/services to our clients.

• Maintain communication with the hospital clients

• Organize events that help communicate the hospital’s vision to its audiences

• Responsible for collecting, collating and analyzing clients’ feedback data.

Requirements:

• A post graduate qualification in Marketing.

• The person should have more than 2 years working experience in the field of

products/services development.

• Ability to give captivating or convincing presentations to a top level audience

• A good understanding of the Healthcare sector will be an added advantage

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be

forwarded to: The HR and Administration Manager at P.O. Box 83013 -80100 GPO,

Mombasa or Email: hr@msa.akhskenya.org Closing date for receipt of applications

is 17th December, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa

Marketing job vacancy in Kenya

Our client(printing company) is looking for a marketing person as soon as
possible.

He/she should have good experience in the printing industry.

Kindly send your cv to info@kentrain.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Nzoia Sugar Company Engineering Manager and Marketing Officer Jobs in Kenya

Nzoia Sugar Company Limited, a Sugar Manufacturing Company situated in Western Kenya invites suitable candidates for the following positions.

1.0. Engineering Manager (Mechanical)

The Key objective of the job is to ensure maximum plant availability and achieve maximum performance of various equipment in the Factory. The successful applicant for the position will report to the Factory Manager.

This is a senior and critical position in the factory operations and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity and ability to work under pressure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To plan and ensure timely maintenance of all factory mechanical equipment and machinery.
To prepare and implement maintenance of plant equipment.
To timely initiate procurement of relevant spares.
To ensure new equipment and spares meet prescribed standards.
To design and ensure production of alternative parts/components to sustain plant operations at minimal costs.
To provide management with technical advice on all mechanical engineering matters.
To co-ordinate shift operation so as to ensure smooth factory running.
To ensure adherence to all safety practices.
To prepare sectional annual budget and control costs.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of BSC degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
At least 8 years relevant working experience at least five of which should preferably be in Sugar Industry or any other busy Manufacturing set up at senior level.
Computer literate and knowledge of spreadsheet application and ability to apply CPM will be an added advantage.
Evidence of overseeing/managing repairs of various sugar industry equipment and projects.
Experience in factory maintenance, planning and implementation
Age below 50 years.
2.0 Marketing Officer

The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Manager. He/she will be involved in managing marketing operations in the field.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Take Charge of consumer/trade promotions, retail data Management and intelligence gathering.
Drive sales initiatives for Branded sugar and ensure availability in Key Accounts.
Route coverage program to improve Customer service and continuously generate order from the customer.
Increase our physical presence in assigned markets.
Expand and grow distribution networks for our product in new and existing customer base.
Qualifications and Experience
Aged below 45 years.
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or equivalent
KCSE- B+ (Plus) and above.
Be computer literate.
At least five (5) years working experience in a large and busy manufacturing concern.
Membership of a professional body will be an added advantage.
Personal Qualities
Practical and result oriented.
Strong analytical skills.
Good communication and public relations skills.
Team building skills.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
Aggressive and assertive.
Quality and time conscious.
Applications enclosing comprehensive CV, two coloured passport size photographs, copies of academic and professional qualifications and testimonials together with daytime telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees (one of whom must be current/previous employer) should be addressed to:

Managing Director,
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited,
P.O. Box 285,
Bungoma.

So as to reach him not later than 24th December, 2010.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be acknowledged.

Brand Assistant/ Marketing Assistants Jobs in Kenya

We are urgently sourcing for mature female candidates to fill Marketing/ Brand Assistants jobs in one of our clients.

The candidates require:

    * Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option)
    * Professional qualification in Marketing
    * Over 5 years experience in the FMCG Sector.

Due to the urgency in recruiting for this position, we wish to commence the interviews immediately on receipt of qualified candidates.

Send cv in the next 12 hours to jobs@exceedtarget.com

Marketing Engineers Jobs in Kenya

A fast growing Engineering and Construction Company requires marketing engineers to market the company and solicit for new business as they grow the client base:

Key Responsibilities:

    * Identify new business while continuing to develop greater levels of business / customer service with existing clients.
    * Help strengthen excellent reputation for service and quality within the targeted market sector.
    * To undertake relationship management by marketing and brand positioning of company.
    * Day to day operations and administration of more than one Project to ensure that the production targets are met;
    * Management and administration of the various construction sites
    * Overseeing progress of work at the sites and giving relevant updates to the board of directors;
    * Mobilizing site resources in the line with program of works provided by the project Director and project coordinator;
    * Liaising with Head office to ensure company policies, procedures and systems are followed to uniformity throughout the organization;
    * Coordinating with government officials in monitoring the progress of work in various projects;
    * Any other task awarded by the Board of Directors.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

    * Bachelors degree in civil engineering and experience in project/construction management;
    * Be self driven and possess excellent interpersonal communication and sound
    * Management skills while demonstrating a passion for performance and
    * Achievement in a competitive environment;
    * Be computer literate and aware of current technological trends in the construction Industry;
    * Be willing to travel across the country;
    * A minimum of 2 years experience in civil engineering works
    * Analytical and problem solving skills
    * Excellent technical/technological skills
    * Result and Detail oriented
    * Customer oriented
    * Be a Team player with a multicultural outlook

Applications addressed to the Director, day time telephone contact, telephone contacts of two professional referees, detailed curriculum Vitae, and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:

DN.A/793
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

To reach us not later than 10th December 2010.

Country Marketing Services Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Country Marketing Services Manager

Reports to: Straight line to Country Head, Dotted line to Regional Marketing Services Manager/, Brand Activation Mgr, NHW Champion

Purpose of the position

Implement Best Practices in the disciplines of Marketing Services (Creative, media planning and/or buying, media monitoring, Consumer Services, Brand Activation, Nutrition, Communication, research and insight) through the interpretation, translation and adaptation of Regional Marketing Services strategies in line with the category business needs

This will involve:

    * Working with the various key stakeholders
    * Delivering economies of scale and synergies across the categories and the region
    * Supporting BEMs, Brand & CCSD Managers on execution and delivery of their activities in the most efficient way

Main Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities (if any)

    * Department Management: contribute to the development of the department’s strategy and analyze and resolve issues related to the Consumer Communication management
    * Strategy: Propose and implement locally the Consumer Communication strategy in line with the company strategy
    * Plans and Objectives: Assume full ownership of the department’s plans and objectives, in line with the Consumer Communication strategy
    * Organization: Ensure that the department has effective methods and procedures as well as the appropriate technical resources to achieve the agreed mission and objectives and assume ownership of the company’s execution plan
    * People Management (Wherever relevant): Ensure that the department is staffed with qualified, motivated and performance-driven personnel to achieve the assigned mission and objectives
    * Budget: Prepare and monitor the operational budget necessary to achieve the Consumer Communication department’s mission and objectives and challenge implementation budgets of the Brand Managers
    * KPIs: Propose and monitor appropriate indicators to control and measure the Consumer Communication performance
    * Values, Nestle Leadership Principles: Demonstrate and promote the company’s values and integrate them within the department’s way of working

Functional Responsibilities

    * Propose and implement the relevant strategy aimed at putting the local consumer at the heart of all Nestle activities
    * Lead the initiative to drive Consumer Insight across the global budiness incl. different categories and take responsibility for ensuring Consumer Insights are applied across the relevant categories and functions
    * Assume responsibility for local implementation of all Consumer Services activities (working with local and regional resources as appropriate) and ensure all relevant learning from Consumer Services are applied across the business categories and translated into action
    * Drive the relationship with the local Creative Agency to ensure excellence in local creative execution across all business categories
    * Lead the relationship with the Media Agency to ensure maximum efficiency/effectiveness of media investment across all categories (synergies, volume discounts, media owners, KPIs) OR Assume responsibility for all in-house media planning and/or buying as appropriate (working with all categories and Operational Buyer(s) as appropriate) and establish, track and report appropriate KPIs
    * Drive and assist the Events Agency(ies) to exploit synergies in activities across all categories and drive excellence in execution, OR Support the in-house events teams to ensure optimum service level provision to all categories, excellence in execution and maximum return on investment (efficiency and effectiveness).
    * Assume responsibility for local implementation of the regional Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy (working with local and regional resources as appropriate)

Key Performance Metrics

    * Quality and timely implementation of Marketing Services activities (brand activities, Brand Activation, Marketing research, home visits etc.) as per plans
    * Portfolio implementation and media plans and overviews rather than single category minded approach
    * Added value perception by the category teams within the markets/countries
    * Clear processes and procedures in place for the various work streams and for the management of the various stakeholders
    * Brand performance from Brand Health Tracker studies (penetration, image, conversion rates, etc.)

Competencies/Skills/Requirements

    * 5 to 7 years experience in Marketing/Communication, of which 3 years should have been at managerial level
    * Good understanding of all aspects of consumer communication
    * Excellent project management skills
    * Good communicator
    * Good negotiation skills

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing Manager and Claims Manager Jobs in Kenya

Our client a reputable leader in the General Insurance industry with operations in East Africa – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda - seeks highly qualified and experienced individuals for the positions below for the Nairobi Office.

Marketing Manager

Plans, directs and contributed to the marketing of the company’s products and services.

Main Responsibilities:

    * Developing and executing marketing plans and programs short/long range to ensure achievement of assigned objectives and provide the flexibility to move swiftly to exploit emerging market opportunities
    * Research, analyze and monitor technological and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities as they arise
    * Execute the company’s advertising and promotion activities.
    * Develop and recommend the company’s new product pricing strategy
    * Evaluate market reactions to company’s marketing activities to ensure timely adjustment of the marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions
    * Conducts market surveys on current and new product concepts

Qualifications/Experience

    * A University graduate with good progress in ACII
    * A minimum of 5 years in general insurance marketing

Skills/Competences

He/She must have technical knowledge, good negotiation and persuasion skills. He/she must interact with customers and maintain good relations with clients.

He/she must be a self-starter, forward thinking, team oriented and results driven individual

Claims Manager

    * You will be responsible for handling all insurance claim matters to meet the company’s goals and objectives.
    * Ability to give leadership to run a busy claims department
    * Good verbal and written communication skills
    * Timely management of claims as they are reported inter-facing with all stakeholders in the claims process
    * Provide professional advice on timely claims settlements within the guidelines set by the company.

Qualifications and Experience:

    * A university graduate with progress in ACII
    * A minimum of 8 years in general insurance claims management

Skills/Competences

    * A proven track record of professional advice to clients claims.
    * Ability to train and manage teams of claims staff.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

If you do not hear from us, we will retain your CV on our database for future client requirements.

If you have excellent interpersonal skills to manage and supervise staff, please send your cover letter and CV to mycv@myjobseye.com no later than Thursday, 26th November 2010.

Kindly quote the position in the subject line.

Trade Marketing Manager Job Vacancy

Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.

Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.

With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.

By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.

Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and  reward individual and team contributions to business results.

Summary

Report to the Country Manager, the Trade Marketing Manager will play a key role within the country sales team, driving excellence in in-store (4P) execution across key customers/key accounts. The role will also focus on building expert knowledge in our key categories and sharing this with the customer in order to build long term partnerships and increase profit and sales.

Scope of role

Take lead within the country in development and implementation of category management strategies, this will focus on increasing the client’s in store presence in our categories, strengthening our brands, optimizing product assortment, and promotional strategy across all channels of trade.

Responsibilities

Develop country/customer/channel 4P strategy and tactics in line with respective head of key accounts, regional manager and building on global/country 4P strategy.
Define Category trade marketing KPIs
Define and manage the trade marketing budget
Contribute to category marketing plans, with customer & category analysis and promotional strategy
Continuous analysis of the customer’s position, work together with the National Key Account Manager and Regional Manager to recommend in store actions aimed at strengthening the client’s position in the category/channel.
Develop and implement the client’s promotional strategy (in line with brand priorities and media plans) across customers/channels
Presenting of 4P strategy to the customers
The key contact for the brand marketing team with regards to all promotional and customer activity.
Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree preferably in a business related field from a recognized University.
3-4 years prior trade marketing/marketing experience with a blue chip fast moving consumer goods company and preferably additional functional experience in either: Sales/Key Account function working with key retailers.
Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating.
Tenacious and resilient, driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
Leadership and interpersonal skills; capable of building strong working relationships and influencing customers and internal teams.
Strong commercial understanding of business issues/opportunities.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral (in English).
Strong understanding of sales and marketing strategy, including planning
Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies, tactics and measurable implementation.
How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 26th November 2010.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Marketers jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The establishment
Yello Yello Graffix is in the business of bulk digital color and black printing, copying and scanning, besides selling stationery, located on Tom Mboya Street in Nairobi’s CBD.
The job
We are looking for part time employees to market the firm’s products and services. This will strictly be on commission basis for the first month. Those that meet their targets will thereafter be employed and put on a retainer.
Professional competencies
At least one year experience in a similar position.
Tertiary education; computer studies a must.
Knowledge and interest in bulk printing and copying products and services.
Personal attributes
Good command of English & Kiswahili
Self motivated
Honest
Neat
Are you confident that you can fit this description? If so, please send your updated CV ONLY to yelloyello.graffix@gmail.com before November 17th 2010.

EABL Careers in Kenya: Marketing Manager, Procurement Manager and Procurement Controller Jobs

An exciting business seeks an exciting individual...are you the one?

East African Breweries Limited is East Africa’s leading beverage business.

We thrive on the development of great people and great brands. We have created a talented, diverse and passionate team of professionals running a superb and robust business with associate companies across the region, delivering the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors.

The following career opportunities exist within East African Breweries Limited

Regional Marketing Manager, Emerging Brands

This is a senior position within the Group marketing team and integral to the leadership of emerging brands within our portfolio.

This role would be ideal for an existing Marketing Manager wishing to further develop their commercial, people development skills and senior stakeholder influencing.

This role leads the implementation of the brand strategy and full breadth of execution of activities of our emerging brands

Procurement Manager

This role is located within Group Commercial business.

The Procurement Manager ensures that all goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship; Purchasing processes / procedures comply with standards; and Purchasing is done to add value to EABL — through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs (e.g. media) or innovation.

Procurement Controller

The purpose of the role is to define procurement strategy within selected categories. The role holder leads cross functional teams for both sourcing and supplier management.

They are to assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support; effective risk management and governance of all suppliers and service within the category; provide functional knowledge to cross functional team and build key relationships for value with key suppliers with the category.

To access the full information on the roles and how to apply go to www.eabl.com >Careers at EABL

Applications must be submitted through the same site by Friday 19th November 2010

Kindly note that no paper applications will be received for these roles.

Micro Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya

We are a Commercial Bank in Kenya with a country-wide network of branches looking to enhance our leadership position in the country.

As part of our strategy to further strengthen and consolidate our lead, the Bank wishes to recruit dynamic and results-oriented professionals for the position of Micro Credit Officers.

Objective of the Role:

The successful candidates will be responsible for marketing new micro-finance business, receive & appraise all loan applications, follow up and recover loans as well as cross-sell other bank products.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a business-related field
CPA Part II Section 4 will be an added advantage
A qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage
Computer literacy a must
Age — 28 years & below
All selected candidates will be provided with extensive training by the Bank on all the above-mentioned areas.

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials and a daytime telephone contact should be received through the voucher number shown here below by 22nd November 2010.

DNA/774
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer

St. John Kenya is a charitable organization whose mission is to be the leading organization of volunteers with members and supporters providing first aid, essential emergency services, increasing the capacity to save lives and ensuring provision of healthcare to communities

St John Kenya is seeking to recruit a Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining a Marketing and Corporate Communications Strategy for St. John Kenya and co-ordinating all related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for Marketing Activities which include:

* To advocate, promote awareness and understanding of St. John Kenya mission and vision in the regions and the public. * Create marketing concepts and plans to enhance the profile by developing annual marketing plans which details activities to follow during the fiscal year focusing on meeting the organizational objectives. * Design, negotiate and buy advertising space in the media houses. * Build strategic partnerships with Government, Private Sector and the civil society aimed at increasing the capacity of St. John Kenya. * Promote the organization by seeking donations and sponsorship of St. John events and functions. * Prepare marketing reports and advise the management on various marketing strategies. * Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-ongoing visits to customers and non customers * To manage the Marketing Department Budget to deliver all activities within the budget.
2. To be responsible for Corporate Communication activities which include:

* Planning, developing and implementing Corporate Communication strategies * Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople. * Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations. * Achievement of frequent, timely and positive media coverage for St. John and all its programmes countrywide across all available media. * Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training. * Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media. * Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports. * Preparing and supervising the production of publicity materials including brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes; * Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, press tours and functions. * Maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website; up to date pictures, announcements at least once per week. * Managing the Organization’s timely response to important issues and in times of crisis. * Plan Corporate Communication programs including the preparation of cost budgets. * Monitor corporate communication plan and strategy for uniformity in messages, including templates, tag lines and logo usage.
Requirements:
Personal Competence

Requirements

* Minimum Degree in Marketing or Social Sciences with a strong component in marketing, Communications and public relations. Journalism will be an added advantage. * Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in marketing and communications. * Computer proficiency * Creative and innovative. * Good communication skills * Team player * Certificate of good conduct. * Good attention to details. * Ability to work under tight deadlines. * Willingness to travel extensively * State Salary expectation.
Closing Date: 18 November 2010

Contact Info: Chief Executive Officer
St. John Kenya

Chief Executive Officer
St. John Kenya
P.O. Box 41469 – 00100
Nairobi

Account Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Industry: FMCG- Personal care

Our client, a market leader in helping organizations drive profitable growth by taking a strategic approach to brand innovation is looking for an Account Manager.

The successful candidate will drive brand creation, as well as developing current business relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

    * Ensuring projects are completed as scheduled
    * Preparing weekly status reports
    * Ensuring timely distribution and development of proposals
    * Keeping all departments informed on client/account developments
    * Proactively initiating projects internally
    * Informed of client industry developments and competition
    * Developing internal briefing documents
    * Managing all day-to-day account activities, internal and external
    * Reviewing all creative/production material at every stage
    * Managing all estimates, from preparation to client approval
    * Managing or assisting account team members as well as overseeing quality control on client work
    * Maintaining relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential accounts.
    * Spending time at client site and supporting re position client brand in the target market

Must have skills and competences

    * Exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
    * Superior interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with a wide range of people.
    * Polished personality, maintaining a professional, put-together demeanor.
    * Incredibly confident, ambitious and self-motivated.
    * Should be able thrive when working independently, a keen listener, able to pick up clues that will help close sales.
    * Previous experience in an FMCG business environment
    * Merchandising/ Strategy/ branding experience
    * At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
    * Passionate about marketing and entrepreneurship

Qualifications

    * Bachelors Degree – Marketing option from a reputable University.

To apply, send CV ONLY to alice@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 19th November 2010.

Kindly indicate the position applied for a minimum salary expectation on subject line.

JKUAT Embu College Campus Job Vacancies in Kenya

1. Teaching positions
We require fulltime and part time teaching staff qualified, competent and experienced in lecturing in various subjects
offered in the above courses. Applications should be received by 20th November 2010.
2. Head of school of law
The applicant should have at least three years lecturing experience in legal studies and one year experience in
departmental headship
3. Head of Business Management Department
The applicant should have at least three years lecturing experience in business related areas and one year experience
in departmental headship
4. Marketing Agents
Established marketing agents in various counties are required to market our programmes in their regions. Interested
agents should express their interest by 20th November 2010
5. Marketing officer
The applicant should be a holder of at least first degree in business related areas and at least three years experience in
sales and marketing
The Principal
Embu College Campus
P.O Box 956-60100, Embu,
Email: Principal@embucollege.com
Website: www.embucollege.com

Brand Executive (Senior Management) Job Vacancy

Position: Brand Executive (Senior Management)

Purpose of the position
Brand management
Product availability
Innovation and renovation management
Product quality and preference
Consumer communication
Functional Responsibilities
Managing, coordinating and reviewing cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
Exhibiting an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
Initiating market research with a view to understanding product performance, collecting consumer data and translating the same to action.
Meet budgeted requirements across all parameters e.g. volume/PFME/MC.
Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
Regular contact and communication with NSM, Key Account Managers and Sales Reps, trade and industry.
Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
Ensuring optimal availability of product over short and long term.
Identifying, analyzing and implementing "other trade channel" strategies.
Updating, checking, agreeing and submitting rolling forecasts.
Conceptualization and realization of new product and product turn over, RIG, and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
Initiating and co-ordinating new packaging development.
Meet consumer requirements for taste and functionality within required cost parameters.
Monitor and action compliance with packaging and product quality standards.
Bench mark product and packaging against competition to attain 60/40 preference.
Prepare all communication to meet internal standards as well as adhering to local legal requirements.
Implement and evaluate approved consumer communication plan according to internal processes or requirements.
Investigate and implement packaging improvements with respect to functionality, innovation/renovation with maximum cost efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
Must have a bachelors degree in Marketing
Diploma in Marketing – Preferably from CIM
Minimum 6 years experience in Brand Management/Brand Activation
Preferable someone with experience within the FMCG sector or Advertising/Media Sector
Must have good report writing skills
Must be absolutely polished in presentation and must be keen in
Should be extremely eloquent.
Send your Applications to milkah@myjobseye.com.

Kindly state your current and expected Salary

Pioneer Training Institute Jobs Vacancy Kenya.

Pioneer Training Institute invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following positions:

1.College Marketers
*Aged between 22 and 35 years.
*A passion for marketing college programs
*Good communication and peoples skills.
*Experience in direct sales for more than two years in any related field
*Qualified candidates are required to send their applications with CV to email to
dancreative.m@gmail.com and current gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees not later than 3rd November 2010

2.Hairdressing and Beauty Instructor
* ‘O’ level division II or KCSE C plus
* Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy and any relevant advanced diploma and above from a recognized institution (KNEC/CITY & GUILD), TOT will be added advantage.
* At least three (3) years working experience in training department/institution
* Computer literate
* Between 22 and 35 years old.

Key competencies:
* Ability to work accurately and to meet targets & deadlines
* Good Customer service skills
* Good inter-personal skills
* Problem solving & organizational skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
*Administrative, leadership capability, good interpersonal relations and integrity
*Sales & Marketing experience of a minimum period of two (2) years

.Qualified candidates are required to send their applications with CV to email to dancreative.m@gmail.com and current gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees not later than 3rd November 2010

Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) Fundraising and Public Relations Officer Job in Nairobi

The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. Our objective is the creation of an environment that encourages the inclusion of the visually impaired persons and promotes the prevention of avoidable blindness.

KSB works in partnership with the corporate companies, government, international and local non governmental organizations and the community to execute its mandate.

PR/ FR Mission: To develop the financial self-sustainability of KSB to enable the implementation of and support to The Society’s programmes activities and programmes.

PR/FR Core Functions:

   1. Generation of income through events.
   2. Develop the PR/FR department’s capacity to effectively deliver its mandate.
   3. Enhance and maintain communication of KSB’s services and image.
   4. Maintain and develop partnerships and increase KSB’s membership base
   5. Institutionalize the departments fundraising strategy.

Job Description/ Key Responsibilities

   1. To develop KSB’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy and plans and follow up implementation at all levels to support the projects of the Society
   2. To organize and coordinate special events to raise funds
   3. To coordinate the development of concept notes and project proposals, working closely with relevant programme staff and build the capacity and confidence of KSB staff through formal training and/or informal 1-1 coaching to engage with institutional donors at all stages of the grant cycle.
   4. To develop strengthen and implement strategies for increasing membership acquisition, retention, appeals, acknowledgement and provide information to members and to ensure that the Society’s database is current and relevant to the Society’s activities.
   5. To collect information and prepare material for internal and external publications to promote activities of the Society.
   6. To Manage effective communication and relationships with existing donors and sponsors and solicit new donors through networking forums
   7. To liaise with the media and other PR agencies to enhance the Society’s image in the development of National and International publicity and awareness campaigns
   8. To develop and implement the fundraising and public relations department budget and create reports accordingly
   9. To monitor, evaluate and propose advanced mechanisms to increase efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising and sponsorship activities and update the management and board on the progress in as far as fundraising is concerned.
  10. Ensuring that the information and content of the KSB website is current and reflects the image of KSB
  11. To contribute to the shaping of a shared vision of KSB’s fundraising aims among all staff and the understanding of their role in achieving them.
  12. To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director and to provide direction support and motivation to enable innovation and high achievement of KSB key outcomes.

Key Qualifications and Skills Required:

    * Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related degree. Post Graduate, e.g. Masters (Desirable)
    * Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position in fundraising and grant management.
    * Proven track record of achieving objectives and annual fundraising targets.
    * Demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in fundraising systems and processes
    * Confident, articulate and competent proposal and report writer
    * Sound project management, budgeting and financial acumen
    * Demonstrated ability to network and to generate connections across a broad spectrum of individuals and donor organisations and has autonomy to initiate the development of partnerships, and policies within area of jurisdiction.
    * Good communication and interpersonal skills whereby communication is proactive and used to inform, influence, negotiate and motivate others in own area of work, across the organization
    * Computer proficiency (word and excel)
    * Self motivated and organised

All applicants must apply, enclosing full curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, three names and addresses of referees, one of whom should be from current employer, and a day time telephone contact sent by 5th November 2010.

Only Hardcopies will be accepted.

Short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director
Kenya Society for the Blind
P.O. Box 46656-00100, Nairobi