Event and Marketing Executive Jobs in Kenya

We are a very fast growing indigenous Marketing & Public Relations Agency with a expansion plan to explore opportunities in the Region (i.e. Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Southern Sudan), is seeking to find serious and committed Account Executives in the following areas:

( i ) Event Executive with Marketing and PR experience

The primary role will be to devise, implement and manage the Event & Experiential campaigns for a broad range of clients from the film and entertainment sector, charity, business and to support and drive its PR, marketing and promotion.

The candidate would need to have a proven track record in independently handling the end-to-end organisation and management of a range of events, right from conceptualisation to evaluation, such as press conferences, red carpet premieres, store launches, gala dinners, talent tours and junkets, high end charity events, concerts, outdoor events, VIP receptions, award dinners in Kenya and abroad.

A Solid project management experience as the first port of call is essential and the ability to deliver events within agreed timescales and budget.

PR experience is a key component to the role. As the role requires the candidate to work closely with the Founder and CEO of the company

Key areas of work experience to include:

• Creating, organising and updating databases of contacts for Events, PR and Marketing requirements
• Knowledge of the various elements involved for an event campaign - from back end logistics, security, policies, to guest list management, production etc
• Provide rounded support to seniors
• Extensive research for clients, industry, topics, issues, target audiences
• Experience of how other communication verticals such as high level PR, media, experiential, marketing, online, outreach, sponsorship and advertising add value to an event’s campaign is vital
• Drafting various forms of internal and external copy including press releases, client commentary, competition copy, newsletters, mail-outs, advertisements, invitations, brochures for approval by senior management
• Knowledge and experience of handling social media campaigns for clients
• Monitoring, collating and analysing media coverage and producing cuttings files for clients
• Conducting PR sell-ins for clients

Due to the nature of the role, flexibility and a willingness to work unsociable hours will be necessary.

Qualifications & Experience Required

The candidate needs to be an excellent communicator with the ability to think strategically and logically, have high standards of attention to detail, excellent research skills, strong multi-tasking and team skills.

• A degree holder in either, Media studies, Business, Management and Marketing would be beneficial.
• Though educational qualifications can be valuable assets they will not guarantee you the job but much more emphasis on actual experience and extracurricular activities & applicable work skills.
• The position will require a 2 to 3 years working experience with a willingness to learn and grow on the job.

(ii) Sales & Marketing Executive


The successful candidate will be provided with a list of target prospects and guided along the process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospecting, identifying opportunities, building new business relationships and generating revenue.
• Focus on growing existing accounts and acquiring new clients.
• Placing sales calls, conducting face –to –face Meetings, making sales presentations and prospecting.
• Build proposals, negotiate contracts and maintain delivery of accounts.
• Work with colleagues to facilitate project execution.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience in selling print advertising to media buyers at agencies, or selling directly to media buyers and advertising managers at organizations
• Experience with outdoor advertising/ large format printing industry with over 2 years experience.
• A minimum of a diploma in sales and marketing or in public relations
• Computer literate.
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Individual must be a “go getter” looking forward to meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Ability to multi-task and follow up is imperative.

Interested candidates should apply:

To the Head of Human Resources & Administration
email: info@arteccolors.co.ke

along with copies of certificates a detailed CV with Photograph including information on current salary, expected salary, telephone contacts and notice period if any.

The deadline for submission: Monday, 30th April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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