Marketing Internship Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Marketing Internship
 

Job Category: Marketing
 

Work Type: Full Time / Regular
 

Reports To: Head of Business Development 
 

Workstation: Nairobi
    
A new & dynamic company is looking for Marketing Interns to oversee day to day marketing activities 

Position Function: To create visibility and brand penetration through the implementation of set marketing strategies  
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic planning of annual or long term marketing plans to drive forward agreed company objectives
• Assist in the production and dissemination of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters and flyers; and arrange for the effective distribution of the same
• Organize and attend events and exhibitions including sourcing for opportunistic events
• Generate and maintain an annual calendar of external events on activities relating to youth e.g. Career Expo’s, Career Days etc.
• Develop display concept and ensure logistics including transport, décor, set up, teams, and marketing materials are prepared.
• Develop and maintain a databank of prospective students, schools heads, career teachers, pastors, church administrators and suppliers
• Conduct market research and customer surveys to assess demand, brand positioning and awareness
• Support the Marketing manager, and other colleagues.
• Gather market intelligence on the  competition, and generate reports reflecting trends analysis and projections

Academic / Professional Qualifications & Work Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor degree in Marketing from a recognized University
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage e.g. CIM
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Strong client management, planning and organization skills required
• Ability to use spreadsheets and analyze market trends, cast projections
• Understanding of customer segmentation
• Must be confident, articulate, and presentable

Persons interested in filling the above position should submit their application letters, CV indicating their contacts, soft copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications and any other relevant supporting documents to margaret.waithaka@discoveryourcareer.co.ke before end of day Saturday, December 7th 2013. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 

The successful candidate will be required to take a career test to ensure that the job tasks align to his/her areas of interest. 

Please visit www.discoveryourcareer.co.ke to learn more about the career test.