The Standard Group Marketing Manager and Brand Manager Jobs in Kenya 2012

The Standard Group comprises, the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.
The group is in the processes of strengthening its management and leadership team by recruiting highly motivated, qualified, experienced and competent, individuals to the following positions.
Marketing Manager
The job holder will have the primary accountability for developing, maintaining, and executing marketing strategies and comprehensive marketing plans to meet the commercial objectives of all the brands of the Group.

Roles and Responsibilities

•     Work closely with the CEO, functional heads, external marketing agencies and other stakeholders to drive business growth in readership and circulation, viewer-ship, listener-ship and advertising.
•     Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, including pricing strategy, to support sales and revenue objectives of the group.
•     Coordinate market and customer research to identify market requirements for existing and future brands
•     Work pro-actively and effectively in partnership with the commercial and sales & distribution functions to ensure efficient execution of joint initiatives.
•     Monitor, review and report on all marketing activities and results.
•     Manage and coordinate all marketing, Advertising and promotional activities
•     Identify and propose potential strategic partner relationships for existing product lines and new business.
•     Evaluate proposals given to the Group for CSR and brand building initiatives, and recommend viable proposals
•     Oversee the activities of brand managers and overall management of the marketing function.

Qualification, Skills and Competencies

•     Business or marketing-related degree. A post-graduate qualification (MBA) would be an added advantage.
•     Minimum 4 years marketing management experience in a competitive commercial environment.
•     Proven experience in marketing/brand management, development and execution of advertising strategies.
•     Excellent Communication, negotiation and presentation skills
•     Experience in FMCGs, media, service or related industry would be an added advantage.

Brand Manager
Working closely with the marketing manager, functional heads and other stakeholders the job holder will be responsible for market research, advertising & promotion and brand development activities for the allocated brand(s) to maximize growth and deliver business financial targets.

Roles and Responsibilities

•     Execution of approved marketing strategies and programs
•     Work closely with external creative agencies o identify opportunities for brand building, circulation, viewer-ship, listener-ship, and advertising
•     Pro-actively lead the strategic brand development of the assigned brand portfolio.
•     Evaluate the impact of marketing campaigns and draw lessons for future initiatives.
•     Prepare activity budgets and manage expenditure against approved budgets
•     Establish and drive internal contact with commercial and Sales & Distribution teams to ensure efficient execution of marketing initiatives.
•     Coordinate the production of marketing materials.

Qualification and Skills

•     At least 3 years working experience in Brand Management position.
•     University degree in Marketing or relevant business qualification
•     Highly motivated, pro-active and professional individual with the ability to work well under pressure.
•     Excellent communication and organization skills

If you possess the above competencies and the drive, please send your application not later than 21st October 2012 as follows;
The Human Resources Manager through hrrecruit@standardmedia.co.ke
or Address P.O. Box 30800-00100 Nairobi
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Marketing/Brand Manager Job In Kenya

 Marketing/Brand Manager Job in Kenya

( Gross Salary 50K-80K) Plus Commissions

Our client, a full service community hospital based in Buruburu is looking for Marketing / Brand Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

•     Plan, strategies and execute marketing designs and activities to establish and maintain brand presence in the    market
•     Define product strategies
•     Research and determine product weaknesses and areas to be modified
•     Develop sales tools and collaterals
•     Develop effective services positioning in the market
•     Conduct competitive strategic analysis, consumer segmentation, and consumer insight development
•     Develop mid-term plan and financial analyses
•     Brief and train sales personnel
•     Launch and oversee advertising and media planning
•     Coordinate activities of specialists involved in the brand positioning of the services
•     Develop and implement marketing strategy to effectively reach customer
•     Provide monthly product updates to management.

Skills and Abilities.

•     Excellent time management skills
•     Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences
•     Effective interpersonal and active listening skills
•     Good writing and summarization skills
•     Effective presentation and public speaking skills
•     Strategic thinking and leadership skills
•     Works effectively with a wide variety of people
•     Encourages teamwork
•     Ability to motivate others to get results
•     Results oriented and creative

Qualifications:

•     Business degree in Marketing or Branding from a recognized university .
•     Professional marketing qualification an added advantage.
•     2 years Marketing management experience especially in service industry.
•     More than 2 years of brand management experience

If you fit this description, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke clearly quoting the job title ( Marketing/Brand Manager) On the  email subject.

Recruiting Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands ( Behind Unga House) Nairobi.
Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

BRAND MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

Brand Manager Career Opportunity
in Kenya
Job Title: Brand Manager
Number of Brand Manager Jobs
Open: 1
Location: Kenya. Closing Date: Open
Until Filled
Job Summary
Our client in Kenya specializes in the
manufacture and distribution of hair
care, skin care, personal care and
baby care products.
To take responsibility for developing
plans and executing projects and
initiatives that support the broader
short and long-term marketing
strategy.
The Brand Manager collaborates with
Consumer Insights, to ensure the
brand remains relevant to consumers
and that all initiatives support the
brand promise.
Additionally, Brand Managers take a
lead in managing vendor partners
and communication agencies, and all
aspects of their projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the new brand promise,
brand vision, brand position, brand
architecture and achieves overall
business goals for the brand .He/she
should always be available to the
client and identify new business
opportunities, customers, markets
and potential products
Engages, inspires and galvanizes the
organization around the brand
vision, position and strategies so they
are clear in bringing them to life in
their areas of functional expertise.
Participates in brand strategy
discussions and in setting a bulls-eye
consumer target
Participates on a cross-functional
team to develop new products
following the process, including
analyzing information to help set the
sales forecast and financials and
writing concept statements for
consumer testing.
Analyzes consumer trends and
information, and categories to help
identify product categories to enter
as future sources of growth.
Drives consumer understanding and
insights that defines our prime
prospects’ needs, attitudes and
values in order for consumers to
have stronger and more impactful
brand experiences
Analyzes current performance,
trends, market conditions, and other
contributing factors to help brand
manager in recommending base and
stretch revenue goals for upcoming
year
Works with channel marketing and
sales to identify programming to
generate incremental sales and/or
profitability.
Works collaboratively with
operations/sourcing to identify and
develop productivity initiatives.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Internal/external customer focus
Bachelor’s degree required in
business or related discipline
Advanced Microsoft Excel and
PowerPoint skills required
Sound and proven interpersonal
skills
Solid interpersonal and
communication skills and the ability
to work on cross-functional teams in
both leadership and member roles
Strong presentation and writing skills
Analysis skills to not only present
data but also summarize the findings
and propose recommendations for
future improvement
Will be known for their innovation
and vision in the area of Brand
Development/Brand Management
Must possess strong interpersonal
skills and is a relationship builder
Must have a style that promotes
respect, credibility and trust
throughout the organization
Must be a business leader and a
calculated risk taker

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:
Sending CV to:
recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal
opportunity employer”

HOUSING FINANCE BRAND MANAGER

An exciting job opportunity for a
brand manager with commitment to
performance excellence has arisen
within the Marketing Division.
Reporting to the Assistant General
Manager- Marketing.
The main purpose for the job will be
to facilitate brand activation through
monitoring and evaluation so as to
deliver the brand strategies

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Formulating and assisting in brand
activation and maintenance
interventions within HF.
* Monitor and evaluate the brand
against set benchmarks and industry
best practice to deliver optimal value
addition to the business
* Forecast and ensure that the brand
is in tandem with the business
strategy to enhance HF’s business
and brand equity.
* Preparation and presentation of
relevant reports for management
decision

EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR KENYANS :
* A Business Related degree with
emphasis in Marketing,International
Relations or communication
* Chartered Institute of Management
certification (CIM) is an added advantage

JOB EXPERIENCE :
* 2-5 years’ working experience in
Kenya.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS
JOB:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
applications

GENERAL JOB COMPETENCIES:
* Effective presentation and
communication skills
* Entrepreneurial skills
* Team player
* Excellent interpersonal skills

To apply, please send your
application letter and detailed CV
indicating your qualifications and
experience to:
Change & Strategy Director
Housing Finance,
Rehani House, Kenyatta Av/Koinange
St
P.O. Box 30088 GPO 00100
Nairobi.
Kenya

Job Applications should be sent via e-
mail to
human.resources@housing.co.ke on
or before 20th May, 2011.

Note: Only short listed candidates
will be contacted