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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