Senior Marketing Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Marketing Officer

Job Code: SMO/D/140318
Number Of Positions Open:1    

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya    

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client is recruiting a Senior Marketing Officer a leading learning institution

Job Objective

The Senior Marketing Officer will develop and implement marketing strategies to ensure that student enrolment targets are met; must demonstrate proven ability to identify business opportunities and deliver effective strategies to generate results. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing strategies in alignment with the Institutions goals, objectives and targets, and provide overall supervision of the implementation process.
• Actively seek opportunities for and develop new business opportunities resulting in the enrolment and retention of students, e.g. collaborations with KEPSHA, KPSA, KSSHA, UNESCO etc. 
• Develop, supervise, coach and mentor the marketing team.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse staff team to create and manage inter-departmental, integrated marketing strategies.
• In conjunction with Deans of Schools and other staff, provide writing and editing support for all outbound communication including all promotional materials, website content, social-media content, fliers, brochures, etc.
• Coordinate press releases, advertisement and public relations events and provide updates to the Directors, Management, Students and the public.
• Act as the primary media liaison and any external/internal communication for the University.
• Represent the marketing department in high profile meetings both internally and externally
• Compile reports and disseminate to various stakeholders within the organization.
• Oversee the administrative operations of the marketing department ensuring that the team is getting appropriate support
• Take lead in the identification and implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Experience:

• Five (5) years relevant experience in Marketing or Business Development

Skills and Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing or related field
• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated leadership, team building and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills and application of various technologies
• Proven track record in building student enrollment numbers
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment and meet deadlines
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Willing and able to travel when and if required to do so.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Senior Marketing Officer