Creative manager job in Kenya

Opportunity: Creative manager

Job Number: HR-CM-01-11

CAN YOU COOK ON RADIO?

if your answer is yes then
Nation Media Group is looking for a Radio Creative
Manager who can create magic on the air.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating innovative
and engaging radio concepts for clients and will work closely with
the programming & sales teams.

Required Skills:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

1. A bachelors degree in design/advertising or related field with a minimum of
2. 5 years’ working experience with a strong portfolio in the media industry.
3. An experience in managing creative talent, ability to take a creative
direction, work independently & proactively.
4. Must be highly innovative,strong communicator & the ability to turn a boring list like this into
captivating radio.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Bonus Plan

click here to apply

Brand Manager (Skin Care)

Brand Manager (Skin Care)

The Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidate with the following qualifications and skills:

The Job

Reporting to the Marketing Director, key responsibilities will include:-

• Building consumer and brand equity
• Strategic and annual marketing planning and execution
• Consumer/ Competitor trend analysis
• Development and execution of communication strategy and advertising plans
• Spearheading New brand development programs
• Support and action as marketing team member
• Brand profitability management
• Supporting strategic partnerships
• Developing sound pricing strategies
• Lead client/agency relationship

Academic and professional qualification

• B.Com (Marketing option) with relevant post graduate qualifications. (MBA will be an added advantage)

Technical skills

• High performance leader with strong communication skills, Ability to use and interpret financial data, knowledge of relevant business management tools, technical knowledge of media and advertising environment.
• Team Player
• Strong analytical and creative skills
• Preferably widely travelled and with work experience within the EAC/COMESA region
• Experience in New Business Development and New Product Development

Relevant work experience

• 3 years managerial experience in a busy FMCG environment

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.
(Kindly indicate your current salary on your C.V)

Brand Executive – Dairy Job

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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Business Executive Manager, Dairy, the Brand Executive will develop and manage the implementation of the marketing program for availability, visibility, image, price as well as awareness for Nutrition segment in the Equatorial African Region. Continually monitoring the portfolio’s performance and managing the administration of the portfolio’s expenditure program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business and marketing plan with respect to Dairy.
• Manage, coordinate and review cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
• Exhibit an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
• Initiate 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/Product Fixed Marketing Expenses (PFME)/Marginal Contribution.
• Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
• Work closely with National Sales Manager, Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives, including stakeholders within the industry.
• Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
• Ensure optimal availability of product over short and long term.
• Identify, analyze and implement “other trade channel” strategies.
• Update, check, agree and submit rolling forecasts.
• Conceptualization and realization of new products; product turn over and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
• Initiate and co-ordinate new packaging development in compliance with Company Branding Policy.
• 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 required 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

Requirements

• Degree in Business related course
• 5 years of experience in Marketing & Sales background
• Professional course – CIM
• Analytical & strategic thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all divisions / groups within the organization
• Effective interpersonal and active listening skills
• Knows their way around the P&L
• Comfortable with systems & tools
• Excellent team player
• Working knowledge of another language (French or Portuguese) additional advantage

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 17th September 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.

BRAND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE REQUIRED URGENTLY

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.   

Job Summary

Reporting to the Business Executive Manager, Dairy, the Brand Executive will develop and manage the implementation of the marketing program for availability, visibility, image, price as well as awareness for Nutrition segment in the Equatorial African Region. Continually monitoring the portfolio’s performance and managing the administration of the portfolio’s expenditure program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business and marketing plan with respect to Dairy.
• Manage, coordinate and review cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
• Exhibit an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
• Initiate 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/Product Fixed Marketing Expenses (PFME)/Marginal Contribution.
• Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
• Work closely with National Sales Manager, Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives, including stakeholders within the industry.
• Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
• Ensure optimal availability of product over short and long term.
• Identify, analyze and implement "other trade channel" strategies.
• Update, check, agree and submit rolling forecasts.
• Conceptualization and realization of new products; product turn over and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
• Initiate and co-ordinate new packaging development in compliance with Company Branding Policy.
• 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 required 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

  Requirements

• Degree in Business related course
• 5 years of experience in Marketing & Sales background
• Professional course – CIM
• Analytical & strategic thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all divisions / groups within the organization
• Effective interpersonal and active listening skills
• Knows their way around the P&L
• Comfortable with systems & tools
• Excellent team player
• Working knowledge of another language (French or Portuguese) additional advantage

 

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 17^th September 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. Visit our website for more vacancies.

RETAIL ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE - Edenvale

A retail sales position available to an experienced person with a solid
understanding of selling advertising space. Based at our Edenvale Office.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Achieving agreed sales targets by selling advertising opportunities to clients.
Monitoring and expanding existing business as well as generating new
business. Providing clients with exceptional service, information and
feedback. Processing the advertisements from the sale through to production.
The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:
Minimum 3 years direct sales experience. Must have a proven track record of
achieving sales targets and developing new business. Strong face to face sales
skills and cold canvassing skills. Must have a valid code 8 drivers license;
own transport as well as a cell phone.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit a written
application of not more than 2 pages and detailed CV to noelt@eprint.co.za or fax number 086 670 9683

General Manager (Outdoor Billboard Advertising) in Zambia.

CA Global: Africa Positions has a client that is in need of a General Manager (Outdoor Billboard Advertising) in Zambia. 
Our client would prefer to specifically recruit citizens of Zambia 
Overview: 
Key responsibilities & Functions: 

• To facilitate strong communication links between all stakeholders in the Africa Division, namely - shareholders, management, staff, suppliers, landlords and our clients
• To deliver outdoor advertising opportunities to advertisers, that promotes and enforces brand positioning for the advertiser, that at the same time, is economically viable to supply and develop, and delivers an acceptable return on investment to the Africa Division
• To build and maintain loyalty between the advertiser and supplier, and to strive towards delivering a quality and professional medium suitable for the specific need and market, through innovative technology, high quality standards and professional service levels
• To actively drive sales and manage the full sales function so as to meet annual revenue budget. Preparation of Forecasts and Sales Reports
• To build loyalty with our staff that provides them with job security, peace of mind, the opportunity to grow and develop as individuals within the Branch, the Division, or the Group, and furthermore, to reward them appropriately on a performance driven basis through standard and incentivised remuneration
• To build the company brand, across the division, that enforces our product as the best available, ably and solidly supported, by the largest “out-of-home” Media Group, in the world
• To provide strong management control over all business disciplines – sales, marketing, operations, development, finance and human resources, as well as to call upon additional Group resources where and when they may be required to assist and support the entire business-delivery process
• To ensure that the best utilisation is made at all times, of all physical assets that we may own, through maximising the efficiencies and application of all resources that are at a General Manager’s disposal.
• To manage and deliver stated business objectives, in accordance with approved budgets, set and agreed to by the Directors
• To implement the appropriate and necessary systems, strategies, action- plans and controls required, to improving general operational and management delivery as well as to fully achieve all stated business objectives and budget targets

 Skill requirements: 

• Strong interpersonal skills across a broad spectrum, ranging from communications, mentoring and essential leadership requirements
• Easy adaptation to differing cultural and language barriers, relative to each market within the African marketplace
• Strong and proficient administrative skills across all business disciplines as well as a methodical, disciplined and accurate reporting approach to all business requirements
• Excellent client-service and selling skills, with an affinity and ability towards listening to what our client’s needs and requirements are at all times
• A presentable and tidy appearance at all times, reflecting a high level of professionalism, integrity and interest levels in full accordance with the seniority of the position
• The ability to deal with a multitude of diverse challenges requiring a strong and calm attitude to being able to logically cope with these pressures and frustrations that at times arises and which may frustrate ‘normal’ business practice
• A “stand-alone” entrepreneur, with confident ability to lead others, to make the right decisions and to deliver what is best for both the advertiser and our shareholders
• Someone who is passionately driven by a personal desire to succeed and be rewarded for delivered success
• A person wanting a professional career and not just a short-term solution to a career problem or career change
• Someone who has a genuine interest in the varied opportunities that Africa provides as well as a desire to travel and experience life in a broader-scope than is typically the ‘norm’

 Key performance indicators & reporting structure: 

• Existence of updated and comprehensive range of diagnostic operational tools
• International operational standards ratings
• Quality of branch ops management / effort
• Performance versus budget set – per annum

 General: 
It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.


 
Minimum requirements: 

• A university degree in Commerce, Communication or Business Management
• At least 3 years Managerial experience
• At least 3 years experience in running a branch
• Previous experience in Africa would be advantageous
• Must be a Zambian citizen
• Must be computer literate - MS Office

 Reports to: Divisional General Manager Africa  
Subordinates: Branch Staff 
Salary: Negotiable on experience  
Benefits: Car and petrol allowance 
Reporting lines are subject to change and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements. 
Citizens of the Zambia are encouraged to apply. 
If you feel that you qualify for the above position then please forward your CV to Ish Johaardien: ish@caglobalint.com 

Manpower Job Adverts in Kenya

1. Business Development Manager (Airline)
2. Sales Rep (Leading International Airline)
3. Regional Manager – Pharmaceuticals – Nairobi
4. Brand Manager (Bluechip financial services co.)
5. Senior Manager – Life (Insurance Group)
6. Research Officer (Insurance Group)

Job Ref: 4500
Job Title: Business Development Manager (Airline)
Remarks: For a leading Airline. Minimum 3 years airline sales/Marketing experience. Email/Bring CV by 26th July 2010

Job Ref: 4501
Job Title: Sales Rep (Leading International Airline)
Remarks: Graduate with IATA/Sales qualifications and sales experience. Email/Bring CV by 9am, 23rd July 2010

Job Ref: 4502
Job Title: Regional Manager – Pharmaceuticals – Nairobi
Remarks: Pharmaceutical sales/marketing experience essential. Email/Bring CV by 28th July 2010

Job Ref: 4503
Job Title: Brand Manager (Bluechip financial services co.)
Remarks: Experienced brand/communications manager. Send/Email CV by 4pm 23rd July 2010

Job Ref: 4504
Job Title: Senior Manager – Life (Insurance Group)
Remarks: For an insurance Group – Very attractive salary. Send / email CV by 4pm 23rd July 2010.

Job Ref: 4505
Job Title: Research Officer (Insurance Group)
Remarks: Degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, Finance etc. Min. 3 years as market researcher, business / investment analyst or product / business dev. officer in a financial or insurance market. Email/ Send CV by 4pm, 23rd July 2010.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact.

Applicants MUST also state their current or past salary.

Applications without such disclosure will not be considered.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email.

Mark Job Ref. No. on the top left of the envelope.

Send your application to:

Executive Selection Division,

Manpower Services (K) Ltd,

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, directly opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance.

P.O. Box 50736 – 00200.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

Advertising Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

An established advertising and publishing company has limited opportunities for dynamic qualified and experienced sales executives.

Ability to work under minimum supervision to exploit a highly attractive commission/retainer package upon achieving specific sales targets is a must.

Proven experience in advertising space selling will be an added advantage.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application to be received not later than 16th July 2010.

High achievers will have an opportunity to rise to management positions that currently exist within the organization.

Please send your full CV and copies of relevant certificates giving at least three (3) referees and a day time telephone number to:

P.O. Box 54063-00200 Nairobi

Email: info@impact.co.ke

Freelance Advertising Sales Executives Jobs

A leading medium sized media company is looking for Skilled, Experienced and Qualified personnel to fill vacancies in its Advertising Department.

Key Responsibility

• Selling advertising space for our flagship, a highly marketable weekly newspaper.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other business related field.
• Strictly at least two years experience in space-selling in competitive print media.
• Capacity to achieve set goals and targets within set deadlines
• Distinguishable Personal integrity and ethical values

We Guarantee

• Attractive remuneration & compensation package
• Professional freedom & independence
• Accelerated career growth prospects
• A sense of team work & partnership with the organisation

Interested candidates should apply to jobs@chroniclemedia.co.ke so as to reach us on or before 30th June 2010

Freelance Advertising Sales Executives Job in Kenya

A leading medium sized media company is looking for Skilled, Experienced and Qualified personnel to fill vacancies in its Advertising Department.

Key Responsibility

• Selling advertising space for our flagship, a highly marketable weekly newspaper.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other business related field.
• Strictly at least two years experience in space-selling in competitive print media.
• Capacity to achieve set goals and targets within set deadlines
• Distinguishable Personal integrity and ethical values

We Guarantee

• Attractive remuneration & compensation package
• Professional freedom & independence
• Accelerated career growth prospects
• A sense of team work & partnership with the organisation

Interested candidates should apply to jobs@chroniclemedia.co.ke so as to reach us on or before 30th June 2010

Manpower Kenya Vacancies

Job Ref: 4403
Job Title: Marketing Manager (Leading Paint Company)
Remarks: For a leading paint company, over 40 years in Kenya. Graduate, FMCG or paint marketing background at senior level.

Job Ref: 4404
Job Title: Lubricant Sales Rep (International Oil Company)
Remarks: Graduate, minimum 2 – 4 years lubricant sales experience.

Job Ref: 4405
Job Title: Communications Officer (Leading Telecomm Company)
Remarks: Communications graduate with at least 3 – 5 years relevant communications / PR / brand communications.

Job Ref: 4406
Job Title: Advertising Sales Manager (Daily Newspaper)
Remarks: For a well established Daily Newspaper. Graduate with at least 5 years print advertising sales experience or creative and aggressive selling skills at senior level elsewhere.

Job Ref: 4407
Job Title:  Sales Manager (TV & Radio)
Remarks: For a TV & Radio group. Relevant electronic media sales / marketing will be a strong advantage but  senior non-media sales managers are also welcome.

Job Ref: 4408
Job Title: Marketing Manager (IT Solutions Company)
Remarks: B.Com Marketing or equivalent with 6 – 8 years sales /marketing experience in IT solutions or elsewhere.

Job Ref: 4409
Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Leading International Brands)
Remarks: To be based in Nakuru. Graduate with 3 – 4 FMCG sales experience.

Job Ref: 4410
Job Title: Sales Rep – Mombasa
Remarks: For an international brands company. Graduate with 2 – 3 years FMCG experience.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact.

Applicants MUST also state their current or past salary.

Applications without such disclosure will not be considered. Send your application by hand, courier or post, NO EMAILS, so as to reach us by 14th June 2010.

Mark Job Ref. No. on the top left of the envelope.

Send your application to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, directly opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance. Bus route No. 46 from Kencom.

Brand Manager Job in Kenya

Our client, a leading Dairy Products Company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work as a Brand Manager

Key Responsibilities:-

• Formulate and implement the annual budget and corporate broadly strategy in collaboration with general manager and managing director.
• Design and implement creative brand promotion activities
• Undertake market research to achieve the sales target
• Analyse competitor activities and responding appropriately
• Establish the company overall products and brand development plans
• Execute effective marketing and promotional activities so as to build premium corporate brands
• See wide range of scientific information to support marketing activities.
• Other duties will from time to time be discussed and agreed upon to reflect agreed changes in your job responsibilities and duties

Key Qualifications:-

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Marketing
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in similar capacity.
• Ability to research and analyze.
• Results oriented
• Be creative
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good leadership, time management & feedback
• Work well under pressure and understands and acknowledge views of others
• Computer literacy

Other Competencies:-
Applications together with a detailed CV with daytime telephone number can be, posted, dropped at our offices or
forwarded to the following email address.
Deadline is 31/05/2010.
Recruitment
Sublime Concepts Management Consulting Ltd
Email: recruitment@sublimeconceptsmgt.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Cadbury Kenya Vacancies

1. Brand Manager
2. Management Trainee
3. Executive Secretary

Business Introduction
Cadbury Kenya & East Africa is a dynamic, diverse and growing business that participates in four core categories, namely Food Beverages, Chocolate, Candy and Gum confectionery. We are proud market leaders in Chocolate and Food Beverages and continue to innovate and excite our consumers.
At Cadbury we work together to create brands people love. With over 300 employees based at our manufacturing plant in Nairobi and 60 years of great success to count on, we look to a promising future.
Cadbury Kenya & East Africa offers exciting career opportunities for someone with sound judgement, drive and a passion for winning. If you are interested in joining us to create brands people love, apply for these positions.
Job Title: Brand Manager
Reporting to: Marketing Manager
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for assessing consumer and business conditions, developing and executing brand  strategies and plans to achieve business objectives (financial and marketing) for the assigned brand.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for elements of consumer marketing and brand administration, including consumer research and analysis, market analysis, brand strategy, product development, pricing, advertising, packaging development, consumer and trade promotions, financial analysis and budget management;
• Identify and analyze product performance information, anticipate problems and develop strategies and contingency plans to ensure portfolio success; and
• Develop and maintain monthly update reports on sales, marketing budgets, profitability and provide detailed input to be used by senior management for strategic planning.

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Commerce;
• At least 4 years brand management experience;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with, and influencing all levels within the organization;
• A team player who can interact freely without inhibition with all customers, internal and external;
• Exemplary leadership skills, be forward-thinking, aggressive, assertive and adaptable in the pursuit of brand/company objectives; and
• Solid analytical, problem solving and business commercial skills.

Job Title: Management Trainee
Reporting to: Management Accountant
Job Purpose
This position is an entry position into the Finance department and will be responsible for analysing financial information and tracking production costs against budget performance.
Key Accountabilities

• Establishing accurate product standard costs based on developed specifications;
• Monitoring price and production variances and advising their impact on company profitability;
• Organising and  supervising   monthly   inventory   stock   takes   and reconciliation;
• Developing accurate financial information for integration into the company financial statements;
• Offering financial support to stakeholders and supply chain teams to facilitate sound decision making;
• Developing,  maintaining  and  managing  products cost and tracking methods against budget performance and variance analysis;
• Maintaining general ledger reconciliations and clearing o/s items; and
• Analysing financial information to identify drivers of changes.

Person Specification

• A minimum of an A- in both Mathematics and English at O level;
• A university graduate in Finance or Accounting with an accountancy qualification such as CPA or ACCA;
• A maximum of one year working experience;
• Energetic “can do” attitude to work and with ability to work long hours;
• Drive to produce high quality work with attention to detail;
• Good communication skills both in verbal presentations and in writing;
• Fully computer literate in word-processing, spreadsheets and e-mail; and
• The candidate must have strong financial, analytical and interpersonal skills and demonstrate their ability to work independently.

Job Title: Executive Secretary
Reporting to: Country Director
Job Purpose
This role will provide organisational and administrative support to the Country Director of Cadbury Kenya and East Africa.
Key Accountabilities

• Co – ordination and tracking of all business projects;
• Management of the director’s work diary and mail;
• Administrative preparation for all cycle meetings and ad hoc meetings including circulation of meeting minutes, consolidation of documents, presentations and agendas;
• Preparation of reports including Board reports, PowerPoint presentations and confidential documents
• Travel arrangements (local and international including Visas, Forex and Travel Expense Sheet)
• Consolidation of various data for the Country Director as required;
• Organisation of management meetings, conferences and functions at Company and inter-Company, both locally and internationally;
• General office and administration back-up; and
• All round secretarial duties delivered at a professional executive level.

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant University degree;
• Relevant administration qualification – Project management qualification preferred;
• Over 5 years experience in a senior Personal Assistant role;
• Proven skills in diary management and drafting correspondence;
• Possess the confidence to liaise with Senior Management team and control the daily functions of the office;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• High levels of confidentiality;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Demonstrate proactive approach with ability to be flexible to changing work demands;
• Drive to produce high quality work with attention to detail; and
• Strong level of computer competency, i.e. PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, MS project.

In addition all candidates should display an accountable and adaptable behaviour and have excellent drive, influence and judgement.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their CV’s to the Human Resources Business Partner by the 30th May 2010.
Please note that only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be afforded an interview.
Cadbury is an equal opportunities employer
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
Ol Kalou Road, Industrial Area
P O Box 45466-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
www.cadbury.com

Advertising sales and distribution manager

Responsible for managing advertising client relationships and managing a
sales distribution team (5-15 vendors) for innovative new entertainment
product.

Qualifications - Bachelors degree or higher and >3years work experience.
Experience in ad sales preferred but not required. Excellent spoken and
written English, fluent in local languages, extensive experience with MS
office suite of products and extensive experience using the internet for
research and communication

Send cover letter and resume to jobs@itayimotsi.com

Start - immediate
Salary - negotiable
Location - Nairobi

Brand Manager - MyJobsEye Recruitment Services

The Brand Manager will be responsible in planning, developing, and directing the marketing efforts for all brands and products. To be responsible for coordinating activities of sales, advertising, promotion, research and development, marketing research, purchasing, distribution and package development.

The overall role of brand management is to create consumer demand and to formulate the brand’s long-term strategy and develop and execute marketing plans. As well as define the brand’s pricing, packaging, trade merchandising, advertising and promotion strategies and allocate the budget accordingly.

To execute marketing initiatives in support of long term strategies through leadership of the business unit team. Being accountable for delivering the brand’s profit, volume and market share objectives.

25% – 50% – must be flexible to travel as and when needed

Key Responsibility

• Sustaining and enhancing brand loyalty.
• Conducting market research and SWOT analysis.
• Working closely and independently with marketing and PR agencies for product development.
• Being innovative and pro active in above and below-the-line marketing/ promotional activities for both consumer and trade markets.
• Being responsible for point of sales/ point of purchasing coordination, procurement and management.
• Ensuring management of merchandisers and liaising between the sales team and actively initiate, participate and manage trade fairs
• Providing market and sales analytical support
• Liaising between external marketing support agencies for concepts, artwork etc.
• Monitoring and analyzing sales volumes, market share trends and competitor activities.
• Leading in developing and executing promotional initiatives to profitably increase consumption within budgeted parameters for both consumer and trade markets.
• Leading in the identification and development of business building ideas and works with other business unit team members to execute the plans that meet set criteria.
• Coordinating product management and/or cost reduction projects with internal and external resources to achieve results (product development, production planning, trade promotion, sales, market research, consultants and advertising agencies).
• Analyzing consumption and comparing results to established objectives to assure the effectiveness of marketing programs.
• Developing marketing plans/ proposals and managing a monthly marketing budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Business Field, Marketing
• MBA preferred
• Female/ Male, 28 – 35 years
• Minimum of 4 years experience in large to medium sized FMCG company.

Send your cv’s only to jedidah@myjobseye.com

Please note that this position is based in Thika hence the applying candidates should be comfortable with the location.

Storymoja Seeks You!

1. Events Manager
2. Editors
3. Freelance Advertising Sales Executives

Events Manager
Storymoja publishers seeks a dynamic and highly results-oriented individual to oversee our events department. Your brief will be to manage, market and organize an international book festival and other innovative literary events. We seek someone with business acumen, initiative and the ability to operate with minimum supervision.
Editors
We seek an experienced editor of children’s books; someone with excellent command of English grammar, style and punctuation; someone with initiative and the ability to meet deadlines. We also invite applications for freelance editors of adult fiction and non-fiction, particularly those able to do both structural and line editing, and to commission new work. Please include two writing samples in your application.
Freelance Advertising Sales Executives
Let us know if you are in the business of selling advertising, and interested in selling space for a hot new brand.
Interested candidates must have at least a first degree (for Events and Editor positions), two years experience and be Internet sawy. We respect ideas and challenge. Attractive terms will be offered to the right candidates.
Please send a CV and a cover letter to persuade us why you are ‘The One’ by the 12th of May 2010.
Please email us through rosalid@storymojaafrica.co.ke

Continental Outdoor Media Zambia General Manager Job

We are a market leader in the outdoor advertising industry in SouthAfrica and Sub Saharan Africa.

A vacancy has arisen in Management for the position of:


General Manager – Zambia

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this position.

Candidates should ideally have a relevant degree / diploma, proven track record at management level, have extensive experience in marketing, media, advertising, brand management and have at least 2 years experience in running a branch.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. You will be required to submit contactable references with your applications. Interested applicants should submit their written expression of interest together with their updated CV to the HR Department by means of e-mail to recruitment@continentaloutdoor.com and quote reference number GM Zam.

Applications close on Friday, 5 May 2010.

If you do not receive any feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of the Company.

A competitive remuneration package is offered and will be discussed with short listed candidates

Career Link Jobs in Kenya

1. ADVERTISING MANAGER SS BE 3 – ONE (1) POST

        Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the officer will be in-charge of advertising and   sales team and perform the following duties:-

• Lead and manage a big advertising sales team in achieving targets and other set objectives
• Devising competitive strategies to grow and retain our market share 
• Formulation, interpretation and implementation of advertising policies of the Corporation
• Continuous training,  mentorship and motivation of sales representatives
• Ensuring good relationship between the corporation, advertisers and their agencies locally and internationally to maximize business potential

        Requirements for Appointment

• Degree preferably in Marketing from a reputable University.   Masters in Business Administration (Marketing Option/strategic planning)  or any other relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience at a senior level in a large organization preferably in  fast moving consumer goods organization.
•  Experience in Media organization will be an added advantage
• Ability to use Marketing intelligence and  tactical concepts in getting value out of a big sales team
• Excellent communication and motivational leadership skills
• Ideally aged between 35 – 45 years.

2. CHIEF MARKETING EXECUTIVE (1) POST

        Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Marketing Manager through Advertising Manager, the successful candidates will be in-charge of all Radio and Television marketing and sales activities in regional offices at Mombasa and Kisumu.   Their main duties will include:-

• Preparation sales targets and forecasts for their teams
• Meeting set targets
• Managing the sales teams as Line Managers
• Maintaining and developing a client base
• Supporting and monitoring the performance of the sales teams
• Developing strategies to ensure revenue growth

Requirements for Appointment

·  A Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing from a recognized University OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from recognized institutions

·  At least five (5) years relevant experience at the level of Senior Marketing Executive in reputable organizations.

·  Experience in media industry will be an added advantage.

·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·  Aged ideally between 32 - 40 years

Applicants must submit:

(1) Detailed and current CV

(2) Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for any position

(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and indicate current remuneration package.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for any position above, please submit your application and CV electronically to catherine.wekesa@careerlink.co.ke not later than closing date 27^th April 2010 12:00Noon

Career Link Jobs in Kenya

1. ADVERTISING MANAGER SS BE 3 – ONE (1) POST

        Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the officer will be in-charge of advertising and   sales team and perform the following duties:-

• Lead and manage a big advertising sales team in achieving targets and other set objectives
• Devising competitive strategies to grow and retain our market share 
• Formulation, interpretation and implementation of advertising policies of the Corporation
• Continuous training,  mentorship and motivation of sales representatives
• Ensuring good relationship between the corporation, advertisers and their agencies locally and internationally to maximize business potential

        Requirements for Appointment

• Degree preferably in Marketing from a reputable University.   Masters in Business Administration (Marketing Option/strategic planning)  or any other relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience at a senior level in a large organization preferably in  fast moving consumer goods organization.
•  Experience in Media organization will be an added advantage
• Ability to use Marketing intelligence and  tactical concepts in getting value out of a big sales team
• Excellent communication and motivational leadership skills
• Ideally aged between 35 – 45 years.

2. CHIEF MARKETING EXECUTIVE (1) POST

        Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Marketing Manager through Advertising Manager, the successful candidates will be in-charge of all Radio and Television marketing and sales activities in regional offices at Mombasa and Kisumu.   Their main duties will include:-

• Preparation sales targets and forecasts for their teams
• Meeting set targets
• Managing the sales teams as Line Managers
• Maintaining and developing a client base
• Supporting and monitoring the performance of the sales teams
• Developing strategies to ensure revenue growth

Requirements for Appointment

·  A Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing from a recognized University OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from recognized institutions

·  At least five (5) years relevant experience at the level of Senior Marketing Executive in reputable organizations.

·  Experience in media industry will be an added advantage.

·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·  Aged ideally between 32 - 40 years

Applicants must submit:

(1) Detailed and current CV

(2) Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for any position

(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and indicate current remuneration package.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for any position above, please submit your application and CV electronically to catherine.wekesa@careerlink.co.ke not later than closing date 27^th April 2010 12:00Noon

ADVERTISING MANAGER (1) POST

2. ADVERTISING MANAGER (1) POST

        Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the officer will be in-charge of advertising and   sales team and perform the following duties:-

• Lead and manage a big advertising sales team in achieving targets and other set objectives
• Devising competitive strategies to grow and retain our market share 
• Formulation, interpretation and implementation of advertising policies of the Organization
• Continuous training,  mentorship and motivation of sales representatives
• Ensuring good relationship between the organization, advertisers and their agencies locally and internationally to maximize business potential

        Requirements for Appointment

• Degree preferably in Marketing from a reputable University.   Masters in Business Administration (Marketing Option/strategic planning)  or any other relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience at a senior level in a large organization preferably in fast moving consumer goods organization.
•  Experience in Media organization will be an added advantage
• Ability to use Marketing intelligence and  tactical concepts in getting value out of a big sales team
• Excellent communication and motivational leadership skills
• Ideally aged between 35 – 45 years.

  

Applicants must submit (1) detailed and current CV (2) Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for these position  (3) contact information for 3 referees; and indicate current remuneration package.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for any position above, please submit your application and CV electronically to catherine.wekesa@careerlink.co.ke not later than Closing date 15^th March 2010 12:00Noon