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

Brands Executive Job in Kenya - Manufacturing and Distribution Company

We are a manufacturing and Distribution company whose core business is to market a wide range of selected quality beverages with a countrywide and regional distribution network.

As a result of ongoing strategic business expansion, we are looking for a leading edge Brands Executive to create a treasured brand experience to our customers in East & Central Africa.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the successful candidate will be in charge of generating and implementing brands related marketing strategies and activities for our world class portfolio.

Specific Responsibilities

•     Initiate and organize promotion/marketing campaigns in line with annual brands plans and targets;
•     Plan and oversee merchandising and point of sale materials to increase brand visibility;
•     Liaise with the relevant service providers in implementation of marketing activities;
•     Monitor and control trade and retail activities related to our brands;
•     Monitor and report on industry trends and consumer preferences;
•     Initiate product development and innovation in keeping with consumer tastes and preferences;
•     Educate key stakeholders (distributors, stockists, waiters/ waitresses, shelf-stockers etc) on our brands value to effectively service the consumer;
•     Champion PR and corporate social responsibility activities for harmony with brands promotion/marketing campaigns.

Qualification and Competences

•     Be in possession of a business related degree from a recognized university;
•     Professional certification/ membership will be an added advantage;
•     Should have two years experience in marketing/sales/communication;
•     Experience in events management is vital;
•     Should demonstrate possession of marketing/sales management skills;
•     Must be a results orientated team player with good communication skills and ability to work under pressure;
•     Clean driving license.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, forward your application and curriculum vitae together with copies of supporting material, relevant testimonials and 3 professional referees to the address below; so as to reach us not later than October 2nd 2012.

Only qualified applicants with all the required information will be shortlisted and contacted.

DN/A 1372
49010-00100
Nairobi

We are an equal opportunity employer

SADOLIN KENYA JOB VACANCIES.

Sadolin Kenya wishes to recruit dynamic executives for the following Kenya jobs.
National Sales Manager Job Ref. MN 5100
The main job purpose is to grow business volumes and market share through strategic
management of distributors, contractors and other key direct business stakeholders.
Applicants should be graduates with at least 10 years sales management with at least
 5 years as Sales or
Marketing Manager position, managing and motivating a sales team.
This is a senior position for which an attractive remuneration will be offered.

Brand Manager - East Africa Job Ref. MN 5101
The main job purpose ¡s to support the Sadolin brands through research, value add marketing
 strategies liaison with advertising and P.R / event management companies, as well as
 constant liaison and teamwork with the Country Sales Manager to create synergy.
Applicants should be senior creative Brand Managers with at least 10 years in advertising
 agencies and client Brand Managers roles.
This is a senior position for which an attractive remuneration package will be offered
Materials Manager Job Ref. MN 5102
The main job purpose is effective material sourcing, liaising with production department
and ensuring material availability as per plans and managing the inventory and warehouses
 across several locations.
Applicants should be graduates with at least 10 years experience as Purchasing Managers
in a computerised environment.
An attractive salary package will be offered
Sales Executive Job Ref. MN 5103
Applicants should be graduates with at least 3 - 5 years selling experience preferably
in the building materials industry or paint industry. They should be computer literate.

Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and copies of
 certificates.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:
Job Ref. No.
Your Name
Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 p.m, Year 2011 p.m
Year 2011 Benefits: If house state market rent, If car state cc.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 25th October 2011
Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.
Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:
Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@ manpowerkenya.com

SENIOR BRAND PROTECTION MANAGER - AFRICA

Our client, a leading multinational FMCG is looking to recruit a Senior Brand Protection
 Manager for Africa. Reporting to the Brand Protection Director Africa, you will be expected to provide
 pragmatic,e ffective, timely actions consistent with business objectives to address all illicit trade
 activities (counterfeit and infringing greys) throughout the Africa Business Group Cluster;
 to meet regularly face to face with key government enforcement officials and to provide
training to these officials often in conjunction with WIPO, Interpol and WCO; to manage
a small team of Brand Protection resources sitting across Sub Saharan Africa,
work closely with the Group’s Customer Development and distributor Teams. Particular
emphases are within the markets where the Group is establishing and funding local BP
 resources within the distributors. Where established, to also liaise with external
 Brand Protection Groups.
The Senior BP Manager, Africa, will work closely with the Group Brand Protection
Director and with Cluster leads around the world to ensure cross-border consistency
 of approach to counterfeits and infringing greys, to ensure prompt action and accurate
 record of data in central systems.
Key ResponsibilitiesTo provide accurate and clear information, reports and advice and appropriate input
 to the Africa
business, the Group BP Director and Cluster leads in respect of all counterfeit and
 infringing greys
issues in Africa and to add value by developing operational trade knowledge and expertise
 of the
company and ensure that BP plans complement the business needs and objectives in Africa.
• Responsible for all Brand Protection activities within the Cluster ensuring that the
approach is
consistent with the Global Strategy and other Clusters.
Ensure that country and Cluster action plans in Africa are consistent with the BP Global
 Strategy.
• Regular face to face contact with all enforcement officials in key markets, Customs,
 Revenue,
Standards, Food & Drug Board.
• Build strong relationships with WCO, WIPO and Interpol.
• Manage any counterfeit incidents within the Cluster following agreed guidelines on
 incidents and
product recall.
Responsible for the timely provision of information to Group Legal – Trade Marks on
 lookalikes.
• Make regular market visits with focus at the bottom end.
• Work towards signing MoUs with Customs in key markets in Africa.
• Conduct regular meetings with local internal and external lawyers in Africa,
monitoring all cases,
costs and effectiveness of our legal actions relating to counterfeits and infringing greys.
• Responsible for preparing all training programmes for enforcement officials and run
 key training
workshops in Africa i.e. customs.
• Maintain accurate records of all seizures, and verification of all destructions in
the central Database and locally.
• Prepare and control the Africa Cluster BP budget.
• Assist Brand Category teams by providing regular updates on the levels of counterfeiting
activity of their brands and recommendations to better protect them.
• Evaluate and manage / supervise all third party investigations.
Participate where BPG are running when relevant, and ensure continuity when
local management changes take place.

RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field of study;
 MBA is preferred.
• Over 7 years experience in Marketing in branded consumer goods with good knowledge of
IP and
trademark law.
• Excellent understanding of how the retail/wholesale trade operates across Africa.
• Proven understanding and experience of the full range of illicit trade activities,
trade marks and other intellectual property rights.
• Must understand the most effective practical options for actions, legal or otherwise
in each country
within the Cluster.
• Must fully understand the ever changing counterfeit supply chain into the Cluster
including routes,
importers, weak spots etc.
• Experience in budget management.
• Knowledge of supply chain and shipping routes in Africa and understanding of the
Consumer
Protection regime will be an added advantage.
•Good command of English, written and spoken; proficiency in French language is an
advantage
• Good communication and training skills; ability to interact effectively at all
 levels internally and
externally i.e. with Government officials
• Willingness to travel widely throughout Africa, often at short notice (travel comprises up to 50%
of the role)

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our
 client; a
detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary,
 a daytime
phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of
 business
Friday 21st October 2011 to:
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Web: http://www.adeptsys.biz/
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO KENYA JOBS

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING CAREER PATH, A CHANCE TO DEVELOP
 YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITHIN THE FMCG WORLD?
British American Tobacco Kenya is recruiting....

Applications for the following positions in the marketing functions
are open now and closing on the 22nd of August 2011

1. Marketing services Manager Kenya.
2. Brand Executive
3. Trade Marketing Representative

Visit us and apply at www.batecacareers.com

KETEPA KENYA BRAND AND SHIPPING CLERK JOBS

KETEPA Brand Manager , Brand
Executive, Shipping Clerk Jobs in
Kenya. Kenya Tea Packers Ltd
Our brands include : Fahari ya Kenya,
Safari Pure, Ketepa Pride Tea Bags ,
Karibu Chai , Chai Yetu , Safari Ice Tea
and Maisha pure drinking water.
In order to support our
modernization and expansion
strategy, we seek to recruit suitably
qualified individuals to fill the
following posts :

BRAND MANAGER
To be based in Nairobi , and reporting
to the Head of Sales & Marketing, the
holder will be responsible for
formulating the brands ’ long term
strategy and developing and executing
marketing plans .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ;
A Bachelors’ degree in marketing or a
related field.
5 years experience in sales or
marketing for an FMCG firm.
Computer literate .
MBA qualification will be an added
advantage.

BRAND EXECUTIVE
To be based in Nairobi , and reporting
to the Brand Manager, the holder will
be responsible for assisting in
formulating the brand’ s long term
strategy and developing and executing
marketing plans .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE AT
LEAST ;
Degree in marketing, or a related field.
2 years experience in the FMCG or an
active creative agency .
Computer literate .

SHIPPING CLERK
To be based in Nairobi , the holder will
report to the Export Manager and will
be responsible for export sales order
processing, documentation, customer
deliveries/complaints and sales
evaluation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS ;
Diploma level of education ;
Certified training in Clearing &
Forwarding,
KRA Import -Export systems training,
Customer Care or Essential Selling
Skills.
At least 2 years relevant work
experience .

If you fulfill the above requirements,
you are invited to apply by submitting
an application together with an up to
date CV , copies of certificates ,
testimonials and names and contacts
of three referees in a sealed envelope
by July 22 , 2011 to the address
provided below.

Please also indicate your current and
expected salary, contact address and
day time telephone contact .

Address to;
Head;
Human Resource & Administration ,
Kenya Tea Packers Ltd,
P. O . Box 413 —20200,
Kericho.

SAFARICOM BRAND PUBLIC RELATIONS JOB KENYA

Safaricom careers: Brand Public
Relations and Sponsorship Manager
Job.
The Strategic Marketing Department
in Safaricom is driven by creativity
and innovation and fosters a culture
of high-performing marketers who
deliver outstanding results to our
entire Safaricom subscriber base in
Kenya.
To reinforce Safaricom as clear
market leader, we are looking to fill
the following job:
Brand Public Relations and
Sponsorship Manager Ref:
SM_bprsm _ JUN11
Reporting to Safaricom Head of
Department Strategic Marketing, the
job holder will be required to
develop, implement and maintain
Strategic Corporate Communication
that influences all go to market
Communication of safaricom.
Ensure a positive image of Safaricom
to the General Public by fostering
Safaricom’s ability to strategically
drive the company’s brand image
and respond appropriately to the
Customer needs.

THE BRAND MANAGER JOB HOLDER’S
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:
Coordinate and respond to all
queries in respect of Safaricom from
the general public, media, special
interest groups etc. Ensure
&maintain absolute confidentiality on
information obtained and effectively
plan and prepare the required
documentation for an approved
sponsorship.
Develop and continuously improve
Brand Public Relations Policy of
Safaricom while Monitoring and
reporting on the expenditure of the
sponsorship activity budget;
Advise and recommend to Safaricom
on possible outcomes and response-
scenarios based on strategic brand
initiatives made in the year.
To collect/receive and communicate
Brand information that may give
Safaricom strategic advantage over its
competitors.
Management of all sponsorship
Strategy and recommendations to
management on viable proposals to
be funded supported and
implemented.

THD IDEAL KENYAN SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING :
A Degree in Mass Communication/
Public Relations/ Marketing
(Specialization in PR)
Professional Certifications in Brand
Public Relations or Mass
Communication (Diploma/ Higher
Diploma)
5 years’ work experience in a large or
blue chip Company in a PR Role/
Media Relations role.
Excellent Speech Writing Skills
Initiate and maintain good contacts
with media and other information
sources.
Strong creative and conceptual skills;
Attention to detail with excellent
interpersonal and communications
skills.

If you meet the above requirements
and are self driven, proactive and up
to the challenge, please send your
resume and application letter quoting
the job reference number to the
address below.

All applications must be delivered on
or before Friday 10th June, 2011.
The Senior Manager – Talent
Acquisition,
Safaricom Ltd,
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke