Promotion & Events Organizer - FMCG
Location: Nairobi
Company Profile:
We are in the FMCG industry serving the markets in east and central Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotions
- Liaison with Marketing Manager & Sales reps regarding promotions
- Planning, co-ordinating and attending promotional activities
- Meeting with clients to discuss upcoming events, proposals and follow up
- Visit key customers in order to plan for promotional activity and confirm details and requests prior to every promotion
- Booking of promoters through agencies/ booking private promoters
- Recruitment of promotional staff in line with the image of the brand and target market
- Providing product knowledge and training for promotional staff
- Communication with sales representatives and venue management – send through any relevant opportunities to the Marketing Department
- Arranging pre-promotion branding and merchandising
- Compiling, ordering, collecting and delivery of purchased items for our promotions and events
- Occasional collection and drop off of promotional items
- Purchasing, preparing and organising delivery of hampers
- Preparation of POS items for all wet tastings
- Attend promotions and ensure that promotions are being run according to the agreed mechanics and that promotional people are prepared
- Effectively organise the promotional resources and measure the return on investment for every promotion
- Downloading and organising of photos for promotions and displays in outlets
- Collect promotion & event feedback forms and photos from sales staff who attended events you could not
- Provide the Marketing Manager with a report post every promotion & event
- Submit a “Promotions planned” calendar weekly.
Job
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)
- Excellent planning and organizing skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word – basic level, Excel and Power point – advanced level, Outlook, Compact (Internal programme)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Degree – Public Relations & Communications or Marketing
- 5 years of experience in a similar position in the FMCG Environment.
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also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted