KBC Sales Managers and Brand Managers Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation committed to satisfying our Customers and the entire public through excellence in broadcast services. 

Its aim is to transmit objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to the public through Radio and Television Services.
 

The Corporation wishes to fill the following vacant positions with result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven professionals to achieve its Strategic Corporate objectives;
 

Sales Manager 

(3 Posts)
 

The Corporation is looking for suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the position of Sales Manager

The Role: Reporting to the Advertising Manager, the successful applicant will Coordinate and Manage sales operations at the respective regional level (i.e. Nairobi, Western and Central regions) to achieve monthly sales target.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of sales targets and forecasts
• Managing a team of advertising executives
• Maintaining good client service and relationship management
• Monitoring market trends and generating new ideas for sales and market expansion
• Developing sales strategies to achieve revenue growth.
• Maintaining and fostering business relationships
• Assessing and Evaluation of the sales team
• Coordinating and training of the sales team
• Monitoring brand sales performance and preparations of brands’ performance reports.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Marketing option) or related field from a recognized University. A Masters Degree (Marketing option) will be an added advantage.

Professional Requirements

• Leadership and people management skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to cultivate long standing client relationships
• Strong understanding of lead generation
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• A good understanding and experience in the media industry will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience

• Must have served in a Senior position in Sales and Marketing department for at least five (5) years preferably in Broadcasting Industry.

Brand Managers 

( 1 Post –TV Services ; 1 Post- Radio Services)
 

The Corporation is looking for suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the positions of Brand Managers for our Television and Radio Services
 

The Role: Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful applicants are responsible for the overall Development and Management of our Radio and Television Brands with the aim of achieving and maintaining leadership positions in the market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and Implement annual brand plans to achieve set targets.
• Ensure Brand profitability is achieved through optimal management of resources.
• Collect, Analyze & Prepare brand reports and conduct competitive market analysis.
• Develop and Implement Brand Communication Strategies.
• Liaise with External Agencies in developing and implementing Brand Strategies.
• Plan and Coordinate Market Research activities.
• Identify and Initiate Brand Improvements to meet changing market needs
• Responsible for New Product(s) Development
• Utilize Consumer-driven Insights to drive long-term growth of the Brands

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Marketing option) or related field from a recognized University. 
• A Masters Degree (in Marketing option) will be an added advantage

Professional Requirements

• Strong understanding of Brand Management
• Must be able to work collaboratively with Agencies and Internal resources to build brand equity
• Post graduate Diploma in Marketing preferred

Minimum Experience

• Must have served in senior position in Marketing department for at least five (5) years with demonstrable professional ability in a large and busy organization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit:

1. Detailed and current CV
2. Copies of relevant certificates
3. Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
4. Names & contact information for three (3) referees
5. Current remuneration package and expectations.

to reach the undersigned on or before 5th December, 2014.

The Managing Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.