Promotion
& Events Organizer - FMCG
Location: Nairobi
Company Profile:
Our Client is in the FMCG industry serving the markets in east and central Africa.
- Promotions
- Liaison
with Marketing Manager & Sales reps regarding promotions
- Planning,
co-ordinating and attending promotional activities
- Meeting
with clients to discuss upcoming events, proposals and follow up
- Visit
key customers in order to plan for promotional activity and confirm
details and requests prior to every promotion
- Booking
of promoters through agencies/ booking private promoters
- Recruitment
of promotional staff in line with the image of the brand and target market
- Providing
product knowledge and training for promotional staff
- Communication
with sales representatives and venue management – send through any
relevant opportunities to the Marketing Department
- Arranging
pre-promotion branding and merchandising
- Compiling,
ordering, collecting and delivery of purchased items for our promotions
and events
- Occasional
collection and drop off of promotional items
- Purchasing,
preparing and organising delivery of hampers
- Preparation
of POS items for all wet tastings
- Attend
promotions and ensure that promotions are being run according to the
agreed mechanics and that promotional people are prepared
- Effectively
organise the promotional resources and measure the return on investment
for every promotion
- Downloading
and organising of photos for promotions and displays in outlets
- Collect
promotion & event feedback forms and photos from sales staff who
attended events you could not
- Provide
the Marketing Manager with a report post every promotion & event
- Submit
a “Promotions planned” calendar weekly.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)
- Excellent
planning and organizing skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong
IT skills (Microsoft Word – basic level, Excel and Power point – advanced
level, Outlook, Compact (Internal programme)
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Degree
– Public Relations & Communications or Marketing
- 5
years of experience in a similar position in the FMCG Environment.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com
quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly
also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
