Marketing Development Executive – East Africa Region
Job Title: Marketing Development Executive
Job
Code:
MDE/H/130327
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Closing
Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya.
A reputation of high quality soft drinks spanning over half a century, they offer drinks in line with current trends and updated in keeping with the spirit of times.
They operate through Distributors in Kenya and East African region and expand their market shares continuously with commitment to quality and the infinite loyalty of their customers.
Job Objective:
The main purpose of the job is to provide effective Sales and Marketing support to units within the region which include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique.
The successful candidate shall implement Marketing actions within the region in liaison with both the international and local licensee.
Primary Responsibilities:
Summary:
Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya.
A reputation of high quality soft drinks spanning over half a century, they offer drinks in line with current trends and updated in keeping with the spirit of times.
They operate through Distributors in Kenya and East African region and expand their market shares continuously with commitment to quality and the infinite loyalty of their customers.
Job Objective:
The main purpose of the job is to provide effective Sales and Marketing support to units within the region which include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique.
The successful candidate shall implement Marketing actions within the region in liaison with both the international and local licensee.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create, foster
and develop relationships with both the local licensee and other partners
including distributors and wholesalers within the region.
- Define and
execute brand strategies that support and contribute to growth in both the
short term and long term
- Provide feedback
to our client on monthly sales and performance figures, stock levels and
product.
- Analyze the
results of marketing actions and initiate changes that may be required to
improve sales performance.
- Develop and
maintain a range of external contacts that can result in improved
product performance
- Develop and
communicate an understanding of consumers to generate new insights that
can inform strategy
- Monitor and
report on local trends to fuel future innovation and make informed
forecasts; Evaluate and communicate budgetary implications of these
forecasts
Skills
and Certification:
- University level
education Marketing, Communication or business related field. Postgraduate
qualification would be an advantage. Professional Marketing/ Communication
accreditation is preferred
- Successful and
proven experience in Sales and Marketing of beverages/ FMCG preferably
with regional exposure.
- Knowledge of Market
data analysis, finance (P&L, sales forecasts), local wholesale and
retail dynamics, and Targeted/ channel communication
- Commercial
relationships and team building skills with the ability to work both as
part of a team and on individual assignments
- Proven
innovation, resourcefulness and self-motivation
- Fluency in both
written and spoken Swahili and English
- Computer and
office tools literacy is required
Experience:
- 3-5 years
of experience
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: Marketing Development Executive
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: Marketing Development Executive
