Head of Marketing Job in Bayer CropScience Eastern Africa

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced individual to become Head of Marketing for Bayer CropScience in Eastern Africa, a subgroup of Bayer AG, and one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits.

Reporting to Bayer CropScience Eastern Africa Country Division Head, this full time position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities

The Head of Marketing will work with a dedicated team of marketers and take ownership for the marketing strategy.

The post holder will also be responsible for product positioning and pricing, driving launch and product promotional activities (including advertising and sales force tools) and will have the opportunity to tap into the expertise and resources of the global Bayer organisation to build exciting and impactful activity for Eastern Africa.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have strong experience in marketing, a minimum of ten (10) years, have an appropriate university degree as well as a professional marketing qualification and have proven managerial ability.

The capacity to work with cross functional teams and the ability to communicate persuasively is essential. Previous experience in the agriculture industry would be a distinct advantage.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, motivated individual to join a global workforce of 20,700 at Bayer CropScience and to really make their mark in their profession.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role not later than 20th March 2012 to:

The Head, Human Resources and Communication,
Bayer East Africa Ltd,
PO Box 30321 – 00100 GPO,
Nairobi.

E-mail: hr.ke@bayer.com

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.