CIC Insurance Group Brand Manager Job in Kenya

CIC Insurance Group is the leading Co-operative insurer in Africa and one of the top three insurance companies in the country. 

CIC Insurance Group consists of three subsidiaries; CIC General Ltd, CIC Life Assurance Ltd and CIC Asset Management Ltd; currently CIC has businesses operating all over Kenya with 19 branches. 

In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, CIC wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following position:

Brand Manager

Purpose of the Job: To ensure effective external and internal communication of the CIC Brand so as to create awareness, understanding and to enhance the company’s reputation.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Partner in leadership for all brand and marketing communications activities for the CIC brand including new product launches and loyalty programs
• Develop a comprehensive brand induction program template that represents the CIC brand pillars, brand personality, identity, and core values, and use the tool to implement a brand orientation for CIC staff.
• Maintain a favorable media liaison relationship.
• Partner in Identifying relevant brand promotional platforms (Tradeshows, festivals and events), and lead promotional activities for the CIC Brand.
• Guiding all stakeholders on CIC brand
• Interface with the appointed PR & Advertising agencies, Creative Designers, photographers, media, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences to ensure consistency of the CIC brand positioning.
• Promote and contribute to marketing communications capabilities, Advertising development and project management.
• Be an active and enthusiastic advocate of the CIC brand, in theory and in practice.
• Provision of briefs writing to the advertising agency and creative.
• Assist in day-to-day management of brand development and production of advertising campaigns and material.
• Guide suppliers on production technicalities by ensuring that all artworks and promotional material are produced within the CIC brand principles, style guideline.
• Management of campaign/advertising administration requirements, systems, ordering and recon of budgets.
• Maintenance of the CIC brand promotion electronic archive.
• Management of the CIC Website by providing web building and updating content.
• Preparation of the marketing budget.
• Giving reports of competitor analysis, Share of voice in the market & market intelligence

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business studies, Communication, social sciences or a related field.

Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in an advertising/marketing communications/branding role focusing on the implementation of communication action plans/strategies coupled with significant exposure to the media management process.

Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent Communication Skills, including: verbal, written, & presentation, negotiation skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of Design Portfolio.
• Demonstrate knowledge of photography processes and techniques.
• Ability to get along with all types of personalities both internal and external to maintain a positive brand impression and perception
• Proactive
• Show personal initiative in terms of increasing own knowledge
• Ability to draw a schedule that contributes to the annual brand Development budget.
• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes (3 – Must, 2-should, 1-preferably)

• Pleasant and friendly to customers-3
• Highly Productive-3
• A good team player and leader-3
• A person of high integrity-3
• Self-Drive-3
• Good Planner-3
• Calculate Risk taker-3

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title.

For example: Ref: Application for Brand Manager Position to:

 The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

 The application should reach us by close of business on 31st December, 2014.

Please note only short listed candidate will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 30th January, 2015 consider your application unsuccessful.

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Nation Media Group Digital Brand Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Brand Manager - Digital
 

Job Ref: HR-BM-11-2014
 

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

We are looking for a Brand Manager to propel our online brands to new heights. If you are passionate about marketing and have a strong track record in building brands, then you are the person we are looking for.

Job Summary: The role of Brand Manager requires someone with strong brand management, product development and exemplary execution skills.

The Brand Manager works in close liaison with the Digital-editorial and Advertising team leaders to achieve ratings and revenue growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing brand strategies and plans for the online brands, to protect and grow market share and achieve business objectives;
• Implement and execute brand plans including development of communication campaigns and execute promotions / events within agreed budgets;
• Liaise with other departments such as editorial and advertising/ sales and to identify marketing needs and opportunities;
• Flawlessly executing the annual brand plans and ensuring judicious utilization of marketing budgets.
• Develop and maintain monthly market and competitor intelligence reports to inform strategic planning.
• Monitor competition while developing brand game plans to enhance brand equity and counter the competition; and
• Advertising and promoting the brand.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in social media engagement to grow brands
• Knowledge of digital analytic tools and a proven track record of successful digital campaigns
• Proven brand management skills with least 3 years’ experience at a similar level, preferably in an FMCG.
• Exemplary execution skills with proven experience in multiple project management and execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with diverse, cross functional teams.
• Demonstrate a high level of independent judgment.
• Tenacity and resolve to work in a fast paced job.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• University degree in Business, Marketing or other related field.
• Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification.

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 14th December, 2014.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

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FMCG Personal Care Product Brand Manager Job Re-Advertisement

Re-Advertisement: FMCG Personal Care Product Brand Manager 

Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh. 110 Gross

Our client is one of the leading companies in Kenya that specializes in the manufacturing of personal care, tissues and hygiene products. 

They are market leaders across numerous product categories and have established themselves as one of the strongest consumer household brands in East Africa. They seek to hire a Product Brand Manager to manage the company’s brands. 
 

Job Purpose:- The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and upholding the company’s brands that translates into positive product performance and generally accepted in the market. 

The job holder must be an innovator and a creative thinker with a proven wealth of knowledge in brand management.

Job Purpose:-

• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
• Plan and prepare branding budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Develop individual Brand Marketing Plans and participate in the annual budgeting process
• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
•  Liaise with media and advertising agencies to popularize brand.
• Responsible for branding activities in all the product markets.
• Work with sales and distribution areas to develop brand specific channel strategies that will include maintaining or developing new merchandising programs or options.
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams in Marketing and Brand Management projects including new product launches.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 4 years brand management/consumer marketing experience.
• Must have a minimum of bachelor’s Degree/Masters in marketing or any business related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Experience applying marketing principles including product design, promotion, pricing, merchandising, advertising, and market research.
• Exposure to; and knowledge of broadcast media/production, consumer/retailer promotions, budget and agency management, and knowledge of the print production processes.
• Strong research and analytical skills including ability to budget and provide sound financial analysis, statistical/probability analysis, sales analysis and forecast ability on trends and challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, strong time management skills and willingness to listen, think creatively and innovate.
• Knowledge of several software productivity packages including, Microsoft Office, Projects and Power Point.
• Should be flexibility and have the ability to manage change.
• Should have knowledge of Consumer Segmentation.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (FMCG Product Brand Manager 110k Gross)  to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th December, 2014.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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FMCG Personal Care Product Brand Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 110K)

Title: FMCG Personal Care Product Brand Manager

Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh. 110 Gross

Our client is one of the leading companies in Kenya that specializes in the manufacturing of personal care, tissues and hygiene products. 

They are market leaders across numerous product categories and have established themselves as one of the strongest consumer household brands in East Africa. 

They seek to hire a Product Brand Manager to manage the company’s brands. 
 

Job Purpose:- The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and upholding the company’s brands that translates into positive product performance and generally accepted in the market. 

The job holder must be an innovator and a creative thinker with a proven wealth of knowledge in brand management.

Job Purpose:-

• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
• Plan and prepare branding budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Develop individual Brand Marketing Plans and participate in the annual budgeting process
• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
•  Liaise with media and advertising agencies to popularize brand.
• Responsible for branding activities in all the product markets.
• Work with sales and distribution areas to develop brand specific channel strategies that will include maintaining or developing new merchandising programs or options.
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams in Marketing and Brand Management projects including new product launches.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 4 years brand management/consumer marketing experience.
• Must have a minimum of bachelor’s Degree/Masters in marketing or any business related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Experience applying marketing principles including product design, promotion, pricing, merchandising, advertising, and market research.
• Exposure to; and knowledge of broadcast media/production, consumer/retailer promotions, budget and agency management, and knowledge of the print production processes.
• Strong research and analytical skills including ability to budget and provide sound financial analysis, statistical/probability analysis, sales analysis and forecast ability on trends and challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, strong time management skills and willingness to listen, think creatively and innovate.
• Knowledge of several software productivity packages including, Microsoft Office, Projects and Power Point.
• Should be flexibility and have the ability to manage change.
• Should have knowledge of Consumer Segmentation.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (FMCG Product Brand Manager 110k Gross)  to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th December, 2014.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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Brand Executives Jobs in Kenya (KES 30K)

Brand Executives

6 Positions

Salary is 30k

Male Candidates Preferred – FMCG Background necessary

Our client in the FMCG industry requires 6 brand executives to be in charge of the different brands in their category.
 

Duties

• Ensuring that the brands that fall under their domain resonate with current and potential customers.
• Continuously monitor marketing trends and keep a close eye on competitive products in the marketplace.
• Regularly meet with clients and senior management, to deliver reports on brand performance.
• Serve as the point-person for developing, implementing and executing marketing initiatives and activities for their particular brand.
• Organize activities events, Campaigns (print, social media, broadcast, etc.) and corporate responsibility programs.
• In charge of than executing marketing campaigns;
• Managing and developing P&L and driving market growth.

Skills Required

• At least two years experience in brand management or marketing
• Strong analytical skills, business savvy and the ability to multitask are all essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• A willingness to listen
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Budget-management skills and proficiency
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in the market place.

Education: Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in marketing or in business with a concentration in marketing.

On the other hand we expect you to have excellent knowledge in marketing and related areas (advertising, market research, consumer behavior, marketing analytics)

All applications to careersnafrika@gmail.com

Positions open till filled and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pay is Ksh 30,000 and please read and understand this as well

NB : No PDF documents

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FMCG Brand Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 110k Gross)

Title: FMCG Brand Manager

Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh. 110 Gross

Our client is one of the leading companies in Kenya that specializes in the manufacturing of personal care, tissues and hygiene products. 

They are market leaders across numerous product categories and have established themselves as one of the strongest consumer household brands in East Africa. 

They seek to hire Brand Manager to manage the company’s brands. 
 

Job Purpose:- The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and upholding the company’s brands that translates into positive results. 

The job holder must be an innovator and a creative thinker with a wealth of knowledge in brand management.

Job Purpose:-

• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
• Plan and prepare branding budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Develop individual Brand Marketing Plans and participate in the annual budgeting process
• Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
• Liaise with media and advertising agencies to popularize brand.
• Responsible for branding activities in all the product markets.
• Work with sales and distribution areas to develop brand specific channel strategies that will include maintaining or developing new merchandising programs or options.
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams in Marketing and Brand Management projects including new product launches.

Qualifications

•  Must have 3 to 4 years brand/consumer marketing experience.
•  Must have a minimum of bachelor’s Degree/Masters in marketing or any business related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Experience applying marketing principles including product design, promotion, pricing, merchandising, advertising, and market research.
• Exposure to; and knowledge of broadcast media/production, consumer/retailer promotions, budget and agency management, and knowledge of the print production processes.
• Strong research and analytical skills including ability to budget and provide sound financial analysis, statistical/probability analysis, sales analysis and forecast ability on trends and challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, strong time management skills and a willingness to listen, think creatively and innovate.
• Knowledge of several software productivity packages including, Microsoft Office, Projects and Power Point.
• Should be flexibility and the ability to manage change.
• Should have knowledge of consumer Segmentation.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (FMCG Brand Manager 110k Gross)  to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th December, 2014.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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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.

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Hospitality Brand Manager Job in Kenya (Shs 65K - 120K)

Our client is in the hospitality industry currently recruiting a Brand Manager.

The Brand Manager will oversees the company’s major brands

Duties include:

• Preparing, planning and project managing the publication of all publicity material to maximise brand promotion.
• Creating and developing new innovative ways to communicate the company message to their existing customers.
• Contributing to the annual sales and marketing plan.
• Planning and project managing marketing events and evaluating their success.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of all marketing activity.
• Developing and implementing an internal marketing programme.
• Plan, develop and deliver campaigns as agreed within timescales.

Requirements of the Role

• Previous experience in a similar marketing role or Experience in the FMCG industry will be an added plus
• Any relevant degree
• Strong and confident communicator.

Salary: KShs 65,000 - 120,000
 

If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday - 3pm - 5.30pm ONLY.

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Sanergy Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager

Reports to: Marketing & Branding Manager

Company: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. 

Finally, we sell the by-products to Kenyan farms. Since November 2011, we have launched over 500 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of 250 micro-entrepreneurs and we have collected and converted over 3000 tons of waste. 

Role: The Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager will be responsible for generating and sustaining high consumer usage of Fresh Life Toilets, while supporting the sales team to increase franchise uptake of the Fresh Life Toilets. 

To accomplish these goals, the Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager will work with the Marketing & Branding manager and a team of  marketing staff to implement community-wide branding and sanitation awareness campaigns; strategize and execute marketing initiatives to support Fresh Life franchisees in attracting users; and measure effectiveness of all branding and marketing activities.

The Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager will also work closely with the Sales & Operations Team to identify and implement viable marketing initiatives aimed at generating demand for franchise uptake. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Branding

• Collaborate with Sales & Operations Team to help increase customer (franchisee) sales through strategic branding and development of relevant collateral materials
• Work with branding assistant to identify and implement branding activities to increase brand awareness in the community
• Research most effective and cost efficient media and other branding channels
• Work with design and procurement teams to ensure timely production of all marketing collateral
• Work with the research department to conduct periodic brand and user assessments

Consumer Marketing

• Plan and execute consumer marketing strategies aimed at increasing usage at all Fresh Life Toilets
• Monitor usage trends across Fresh Life network through continuous data analysis
• Use available research and usage data to develop and implement effective user recruitment and retention strategies
• Work with the marketing team to execute community mobilization activities
• Provide marketing support to the operations team to identify and effectively address franchisee marketing challenges
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the marketing team to ensure effective delivery of marketing programs
• Develop and monitor budgets for consumer marketing activities
• Support day to day operations of the marketing team to ensure successful implementation of marketing activities
• Coach marketing team members to develop skills in creating data-driven marketing strategies and implementing marketing campaigns

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree  in marketing or business related discipline
• Proven experience in designing and implementing consumer marketing & branding activities
• Ability to conduct consumer research especially in FMCG environment
• Ability to develop and implement data-driven strategies to increase customer acquisition and retention
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative working style, with ability to lead and inspire teams including temporary field staff
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications including ability to analyze data, develop presentations and reports
• Good understanding of the urban informal settlements market, including ideal marketing strategies and channels
• Passion for creativity and innovation

We offer an interesting and challenging position within a multicultural and dynamic environment, selling a product that makes a significant positive impact, working with a highly motivated team who is passionate about the cause. 

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

 

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Unilever Jobs in Kenya (17 Roles for Pipelining)

Unilever is one of the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies. Among our flagship brands are Omo, Sunlight, Royco, Blue Band, Lifebuoy, Vaseline, Geisha, Close Up, Rexona and Axe, among others.

Unilever Kenya has been certified as Top Employer 2014/2015 by the Top Employer Institute, an international certification institute, for the second year in a row. 

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. 

So whether you’re looking for an internship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth. 

As one of the world’s greatest consumer goods companies, we offer people with talent, passion and integrity with some of the world’s greatest careers.

We are therefore  proactively sourcing for suitable persons to map to the following key positions in our Customer Development & Brand Building Functions: 

1. Territory Manager            

2. Customer Development Operations Manager
 

3. Assistant CD Operations Manager        

4. Modern Trade Manager
 

5. Key Accounts Manager            

6. Customer Marketing Manager
 

7. Assistant Customer Marketing Manager        

8. Regional Sales Manager
 

9. Capability Building Manager            

10. Field Activations Manager
 

11. Category Manager            

12. Asst. Brand Manager
 

13. Media Manager            

14. Brand Manager
 

15. Consumer & Marketing Insight Manager        

16. Assistant CMI Manager
 

17. Assistant Media Manager

To apply visit  www.unilever-esa.com and fill the online application. 

Under Professionals category, click on ‘Apply Now’ and follow the steps. 

You can also subscribe to receive job alerts whenever a vacancy is posted using the same link. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment Team,
Unilever Kenya Limited

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Brand Manager / Marketing Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our Client, a fast growing Business and Marketing Consultancy Company, located in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Brand Manager/Marketing Executive.

Position Title: Brand Manager / Marketing Executive

Nature of Job: Project Based Engagement

Job Purpose: This role requires someone with Brand Management skills and experience.  The Brand Manager, will be required as and when depending on CLIENT’s projects.  

The individual will be required to develop and execute brand strategies and will be compensated for project work done at pre-agreed fees.

Key Accountabilities
 

Branding and Brand Management.

Qualifications

• Marketing or Business degree
• Diploma in Marketing

Experience

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Working / managing third parties i.e. suppliers and agencies
• Hands on experience on Marketing tools

Personal Profile

• Available, committed, reliable
• Mirrors CLIENT’s values (passion, excellence, professionalism, Integrity, teamwork, customer focus)
• Attention to detail
• Personal projection (face of CLIENT)
• Up to speed on industry, emerging trends
• Membership of relevant associations

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Strategy
• Branding
• Communications and Advertising
• Project Management
• Analysis

Payment

• Project based

Required submissions

• CV
• Overview of brand activities done

Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV, Overview of Projects done and a Cover letter to info@fivetalentsafrica.com by Wednesday 12th November 2014.

Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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KCB Brand Managers Jobs in Kenya

Brand Managers
 

Job Ref: MKT 08/2014

The Position: Reporting to the Head, Business Marketing the job holder will be required to develop and execute activity plans that drive the business growth and objectives of assigned brands in order to realize customer numbers, revenue and product penetration of assigned products.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and execution of marketing plan for the assigned products and/or business units.
• Work closely with the unit heads, product development team and sales teams to achieve the business objectives. Participate in projects driven by the respective business units supported.
• Campaigns/Promotions - The key components of this item are:

1. Develop briefs for campaigns and promotional projects in line with the business and brand objectives.
2. Work with partner agencies and suppliers to ensure timely execution of promotional projects and campaigns with the aim of achieving the business and brand objectives.
3. Implement an internal marketing plan
4. Regular performance tracking and compilation of a report on each activity which is circulated to the respective stakeholders.
5. Close out all campaigns/promotions with a duly signed off report.

• Coordinate partner agencies and suppliers to execute product activations for the products effectively within set timelines.
• Conduct Market Intelligence – The key components of this item are:

1. Utilize research reports such as Brand Tracker, Usage and Attitude surveys and product specific surveys to inform and develop marketing plans.
2. Track and analyze assigned product performance through sales numbers and value, monthly Share of Voice (SOV) and monthly competitor advertising and industry trends, and utilize to prepare monthly reports with recommendations to the line manager.

• Work closely with regional sales teams and branches to ensure sales support at marketing activations and events as well as provide sales teams with any required support during sales driven activities.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure merchandise ordered is as per correct specification and meets brand guidelines. Liaise with Procurement to ensure supplier sourcing is done in accordance to budget and business needs while maximizing savings through effective negotiations with service providers.

Position Qualifications & Experience

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from an institution recognized  by Commission for University Education
• Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Marketing or similar role.
• Experience in Marketing & Sales.
• Knowledge of Banking Operations.
• Demonstrate excellent Planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Proven track record in delivering results.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 26, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Assistant Brand Development & Activation Manager Job in Kenya

Leading FMCG Multinational Attractive Jobs
Our client is a well established multinational which has been manufacturing and marketing leading FMCG brands in Kenya and other parts of the world for many years. 

They wish to fill the following vacancy:

Assistant Brand Development & Activation Manager
 

Job Ref MN 6001

Job Profile

• Support the implementation of brand strategy to grow and sustain brand performance and profitability.
• Support in the reporting of brand performance through brands health indicators (Net Net Sales, Gross Margin, Marketing Contribution) and key consumer key performance Indicators (market share, awareness, trial, attribute rating etc)
• Support the New Product Development process with specific tasks as briefed.
• Monitor market prices
• Support the execution of approved brand Media & Consumer plan with specific tasks briefed.
• Understand & apply relevant external environment factors including consumer insights, competitor activity and other commercial Business Units activity (networks)
• Support the execution of Trade Marketing Plans
• Participate actively in company wide initiatives as required - e.g Margin Improvement.

Person Profile

• Bachelor Degree
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Professional Qualification in Marketing is desirable
• It savvy, including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications

How to Apply

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. 

You SHOULD disclose your current or past salary. 

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application. 

Apply via email only to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 25th July, 2014.

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Group Brand Development & Activation Manager Job in Kenya

Leading FMCG Multinational Attractive Jobs
Our client is a well established multinational which has been manufacturing and marketing leading FMCG brands in Kenya and other parts of the world for many years. 

They wish to fill the following vacancy:

Group Brand Development & Activation Manager

Job Ref MN 6004

Job Profile

• Create and develop brand activation plans for the implementation of brand’s strategy to support the regional marketing strategy ensuring that the end markets aspects are aligned with the Region.
• Deliver brand targets for various brands sustaining brand performance and profitability.
• Monitor, control and report brand performance through brands health indicators and key consumer KPIs (market share, awareness, trial, attribute rating etc) 
• Providing solutions to shortfalls.
• Explore and exploit new opportunities for the brand portfolio.
• Manage the NPD process for the brands in the CBU ensuring delivery of brands NPD5 post Gate 2 and ensuring that its requirements are managed and delivered according to targets.
• To provide required CBU input to NPDs pre Gate 2
• Identify local brand consumer insights and deliver agreed marketing research plans.
• Implement pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio in CBU
• Develop & execute approved brand M&C plan within guidelines & budget within the end market
• Understand & apply relevant external environment factors including consumer insights, competitor activity and other CBU activity networks
• Product Life Cycle Management including demand forecasting and minimizing residuals for the end market
• Work with channel team ¡n development of Trade Marketing plans in the end-market
• Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support brand growth.
• Other related brand management strategic

Person Profile

• Bachelor degree
• 4-5 years experience in hands on brand management
• Professional qualifications in marketing
• IT savvy MS Office suite for application

How to Apply

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. 

You SHOULD disclose your current or past salary. 

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application. 

Apply via email only to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 25th July, 2014.

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