Sales and Marketing Manager Job in a Steel Industry Company

 Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company Profile: Our Client is a subsidiary of a Group of Companies that is one of the largest manufacturers that provide innovative products and services to the steel industry

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer – Steel Division

Job Purpose: the job holder will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to exploit business opportunities in the Steel Industry

Main Responsibilities

•     Planning, implementing and coordinating of sales activities
•     Undertake  business analysis and scenario planning for new business opportunities
•     Monitor and advise of significant developments in the competitive business climate, government and legislative activities that may impact the business
•     Undertaking business development researches that include specifying marketing segments , monitoring competition activities and SWOT Analysis
•     Develop strong partnership with distributors and key customers and initiate joint marketing opportunities

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

•     A Business related degree with a bias in Marketing
•     Ten years relevant experience with an established track record of Sales ; preferably in the Steel Industry .
•     Experience of selling to Companies at Director level in the Upper and Middle Income Markets

Desirable traits

•     Excellent communication skills( both oral and written)
•     Excellent analytical and presentation skills
•     Organized and strong negotiator.
•     Ability to meet deadlines and be creative.
•     A high level of integrity.
•     Highly self motivated
•     Capable of working independently and using initiative
•     Resourceful and results oriented.

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contact

Regional Sales Manager Vacancy in Kenya

 Regional Sales Manager (Gross Salary 200-250k)

Our client is a  London based company  that has been in operation since 1977 and deals with packaging raw materials i.e. coated steel, aluminum , plastics and paper and is looking for a Sales Manager to handle the Nairobi Region.


Roles  and Responsibilities

•     Provide regular analysis of market potential for imports of various products listed above for enamellings into the market place. Thereafter to conduct desk and field research to identify sales potential in the region.
•     Target stable medium to large-scale fabricators / service centre / end users and, negotiate with customers to ensure that sales are made at optimum price levels with acceptable profit margins and with commercial conditions that minimize risk and maximize market presence.
•     Provide monthly progress reports detailing business development prospects, current enquiries and all other relevant data to assist London office to conduct risk analysis assessments where necessary
•     Develop and maintain customer relationships and engender goodwill, for business growth.
•     To achieve the mutually agreed sales targets
•     From time to time, conduct appraisals on other possible markets such as West Africa, where a potential product roll out is envisaged to similarly strong and financially stable customers.
•     Take an active role in dispute resolution and mitigation of any claims which may from time-to-time arise.

Key Competencies

• The successful candidate should be a self starter who is flexible and creative individual willing to work on its own merits and eager to learn.
• He should have min 2 years of experience in dealing with customers in the Africa (or any other country) and should be associated with Sales.
• Preferably he should have some knowledge of UCP 2010 or 2000, shipping, export documentation.
• He should be computer literate and must have good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• As the company does not have an office yet ,the individual should be willing to set up an office.
• He should be able to travel frequently to visit customers and suppliers.
• Full training will be provided by the company and initially travel arrangements will be arranged to visit customers in the various countries.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sales / Marketing / Business Administration or Commerce or in the technical field.
Indian expats  are welcome to apply.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and clearly quoting the job title Regional  Sales Manager on the email subject.

Please indicate current or last salary.

Barclays, Head of Marketing, communications and Citizenship Job in kenya

Barclays, a leading multinational bank and employer of choice, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self motivated professionals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:

Head of Marketing, Communications and Citizenship

The role is accountable for marketing, communications and citizenship excellence within Kenya, and responsible for representing the local franchise at a Barclays Africa Regional and Group level.

The individual will play a key role in the direct management of centrally held capabilities and in influencing the execution of marketing, communications and citizenship strategies within the countries.

Through a business partnership approach, the role will provide best-practice, strategic marketing, communication and citizenship support to the business, helping the organisation to execute against its business objectives.

The role will support Kenya and its divisions in meeting business goals through optimising investments in brand & marketing, communications and citizenship, including leadership, integration of and accountability for those respective functions.

The role reports geographically to the country MD and functionally to the respective functional Director

Accountabilities:
Strategy Execution
Business Control
Driving Business Direction
Relationship and Stakeholder Management


https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB

Candidates who meet the prescribed criteria are encouraged to submit their detailed applications including updated CV to the above link.

Kindly note that, only the short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Marketing Manager, IT Solutions

Marketing Manager – IT Solutions

Duty station: Kenya

Roles & Responsibilities

- Manage & Coordinate all marketing, Advertising and promotional activities for the organization.

- Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products

- Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.

- develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products.

- Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.

- Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.

- Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects. monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.

- Determine and manage the marketing budget. Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.

- Develop and implement pricing strategy.

- Liaison with media and advertising for marketing activities including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc.

Skills & Experience

•     Overall 6+ years’ experience in Marketing for an IT Solutions organization.
•     Qualifications: Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
•     Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies and proven experience in customer & marketing research.
•     Requisite IT knowledge especially in ERP based IT solutions.
•     Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner

Note: CV’s to be sent to:hr.ug@technobrainltd.com

Waumini Communications Ltd. Head of Marketing and Promotions Job in Kenya

Waumini Communications Limited

Head of Marketing and Promotions

Main Function:

This is a key sales leadership position for the catholic owned Media houses and an established cluster of Radio stations and a countrywide newspaper.

The position will be for an initial 6 month contract with an option for renewal

The holder of the position will be tasked with formulating and implementing a Marketing Strategy for Waumini Communications Limited, its subsidiaries, newspaper and Radio brands, and the control of the marketing department to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals

Job Functions
Guided by the Catholic Ethics in Advertising ;

•     Lead the sales team in generating new business accounts and increase revenue to the company
•     Design and deliver top line revenue and meet targets as agreed with the supervisor
•     Provide accurate forecast of monthly and quarterly revenue to the director and other relevant officers and formulate ways to achieve the targets
•     Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers
•     Identify marketing opportunities and competitor analysis with the aim to improve the marketing of the company brands and the effective promotion of increase audience and listenership of the company’s stations.
•     Build a solid direct sales portfolio and develop opportunities to maximise sales by developing public relations and maintain excellent relationships with existing clients
•     Identify opportunities for product promotion through social media and managing the interface of social networks
•     Promote brand specific products by engaging in exhibitions, events and conferences
•     Develop a thorough understanding of the local stations, markets/communities
•     Develop and direct the implementation of our sales and marketing strategy.
•     Responsible for the development and delivery of marketing presentations and the procurement of promotional merchandise
•     Involved with the collection, analysis and interpretation of marketing data and research
•     Develop and maintain the company’s website and mobile site to ensure presence in the Digital World
•     Management of marketing budgets and ensuring cost effective utilization.

Qualifications/Required Skills/Experience

•     A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing , Communication, Public Relations or other Business Related Course
•     At least two years’ experience in media sales or sales management
•     An understanding of strategic account management, newspaper and radio ratings, media planning
•     Strategic management of inventory and rates
•     Ability to forecast revenue
•     Must be proficient in developing plans for revenue growth
•     Must be able to work well with other departments to achieve success;
•     Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, have excellent communication skills, flexibility and assertiveness to meet goals
•     Requires demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Our recruitment procedures shall apply

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference – Catholic Secretariat
P.O. Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Or hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Applications much reach us on or before 30th August, 2012

LANTech Africa Limited Sales executive and marketing manager Jobs

LANTech Africa Limited, a leading ICT systems integrator in East and Central Africa, as well as a top 100 company is committed to the pursuit of excellence and superior performance by delivering world class integrated business solutions for our customers.

We do this by merging best of breed technologies with a highly skilled workforce that we want to expand.

We are looking for innovators whom we shall empower and develop so as to deliver results that ensure sustained growth and profitability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage interested candidates to apply for the following opportunities by 14th September, 2012, via the “careers” link on www.lantech.co.ke

    Country Sales And Marketing Manager (Three Positions – Kenya, Great Lakes And Non Presence Countries)
    Business Development/Sales Executives 5 Positions
   

Star Times Marketing and Branding Manager Job In Eldoret Kenya

 Jobs in Marketing (Star Times)
Job Title: Marketing and Branding Manager

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Regional C.E.O

Available Posts: 1

Job Objective: To manage the company’s brand image and responsible leading the strategic development and execution of the brand and identify opportunities for growth

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Media and public relations, promote the company’s image, branding,
    Market activity planning, develop and execute creative strategies and consumer communication and promotion programs.
    Media placement planning, implementation, and monitoring
    Event manager, organizations for launch and other events
    Planning and sales activities (performed by the sales force)
    Minimize costs for advertising and promotional campaigns, marketing surveys including pricing, satisfaction, and etc.
    Analyze business results and trends and communicate recommendations.
    All other miscellaneous responsibility as required by your direct manager and the marketing and sales department.

Skills and Competencies:

    Experience in high-tech or telecommunications products
    Proficient in Excel, and Microsoft Word
    Excellent communication skills: oral, written, interpersonal, analytical, organization detailed oriented and high prioritization skills are required
    Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
    A leader with extreme professionalism and strong development of partnership with an art of negotiating
    Highly motivated and disciplined, with an ability to manage several open projects at a time and met deadlines.

Education/Experience:

    Bachelors degree in marketing or related major from accredited university
    Graduate degree in marketing preferred
    3+ years of similar experience with well-known brand in Kenya

Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to sylvanus.asanga@startimes.co.ke.

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Opportunities at Holivine Kenya

Various Jobs Kenya Holivine. We are recruiting and we want to fill the following vacancies at Holivine
1) Sales Executives
Are you presentable, aggressive and articulate? Then we are looking for you.
Position Profile: Sales Executives

Education:

1.     At least college certificate or diploma as a minimum
2.     Specialty Sales and Marketing.

Experience requirement:

•     Must be computer literate and conversant with the social media i.e. Facebook and Twitter
•     Should have experience in corporate sales and new business development.
•     Ability to work within East Africa for sales drives
•     Should be presentable
•     Should have a flair for sales.
•     Positive attitude and ability to work with minimum supervision
•     Must be articulate.

Responsibilities

•     Increase opportunities of Sales and meet the desire Holivine's targets on Sales Revenues
•     Market the brand and the Holivine's experience  in the East Africa Industry
•     Enhance the confidence of potential customers to do business
•     Pro-actively hunt for target organizations and establish communications with those businesses that can benefit from Holivine's services

Location: Nairobi Kenya
Compensation: Kshs. 40,000/month + accommmodation and travel expenses paid
Start date: 10th September 2012

How to apply:
Send your applications with your CV and testimonials attached to careers@holivine.com and the subject of your application should be SALES EXECUTIVE.
All the application should be sent as soon as possible.

2) Marketing Manager
The successful candidate will leverage their experience working with leading online stores and retailers as well as their strong analytical and creative marketing skills to develop innovative marketing plans to achieve company objectives.
Having a diverse marketing background, you will recognize all types of marketing opportunities and develop integrated programs including: PR/events, social/viral, online/offline advertising, direct marketing and most critically, employee training and point-of-sale engagement.
Your passion will make you effective in selling your ideas internally and externally, and managing projects through to completion.
Responsibilities

•     Support development and execution of Go-To-Market strategy for launch of www.holivine.com.
•     Manage Holivine's advertising budget to maximize our presence in  online and offline marketing vehicles.
•     Deliver compelling value-added marketing offers that support device sales and maximize Holivine's  customer registration and activation.
•     Work closely with product, direct marketing and creative teams to ensure initiatives are in line with overall business strategy and approved programs are successfully executed.
•     Deliver on monthly and quarterly customer, sales and efficiency targets.

Minimum Requirements

•     Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing
•     Conversant with social media i.e Facebook and Twitter
•     Creative on all levels from strategic planning and problem solving, to development of high impact marketing plans and materials.
•     Passionate self-starter committed to managing projects through to completion.
•     Exceptional planning and budget management skills.
•     Strong analytical skills to understand data to support continuous improvement.
•     Outstanding written, verbal and communication skills.
•     Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an eye for quality and detail.

Location: Nairobi
Compensation: 60,000+/month + accommodation and travel expenses paid + shares
Type: Permanent Full Time
Start Date: 10th September 2012

How to apply:
Send your applications with your CV and testimonials attached to careers@holivine.com and the subject of your application should be MARKETING MANAGER.
All the application should be sent as soon as possible .

Marketing Manager Job. Salary 100 - 150k Net

Our client in Nairobi is looking for Marketing Manager with relevant experience in similar capacity.
The ideal candidate MUST be trusted, out going, passionate & aggressive.
Qualifications: Business degree, marketing option.MBA is essential.

Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar capacity.

Is branding your passion?
    Maximizing relevant brand differentiation
Ensuring that the brand has an attractive personality
    Making sure the brand stands for something important to the target customer
    Aligning organization strategy with brand strategy
    Creating and sustaining organization-wide passion for the brand's mission, vision and promise
    Ensuring that the organization delivers against the brand essence, promise and personality at each point of contact the brand makes with employees, customers, shareholders, the press and any other stakeholders
    Ensuring that the brand acts with consistency and integrity
    Infusing the brand with relevant innovation
    Maximizing the target customer's awareness of the brand

Please indicate Job title on subject line specifying current salary.

Duty station: Nairobi
Salary:100,000-150,000 Net Pay
Commencement date: Immediately

How to apply:
Send updated resume to recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

Sales & Marketing Manager(Oil & Gas Industry) Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager (Oil & Gas Industry)

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, and sales.
• 6 + years of experience with the Oil & Gas market space.
• Strong computer skills.
• In depth knowledge of the bid and proposal process.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Posses an entrepreneurial spirit as well as strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to develop key customers and suppliers related to the applications.

Job Role:
We are currently looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager responsible for driving the strategy and implementation of marketing and sales efforts in the Oil & Gas business.
The qualified individual will become the subject matter expert on the primary focus areas by developing quantitative understanding of the market business strategies and programs to achieve the desired sales target.

Specific Skills Required:

•     Ability to develop thorough industry, customer, application and products analysis.
•     Ability to develop and articulate a comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plan.
•     Demonstrated understanding of Oil & Gas markets and business strategies.
•     Experience integrating marketing efforts and communications.
•     Ability to influence others through collaborative consensus building skills.
•     Proven results developing strategies in a variety of the following areas:
•     Develop the appropriate approach and strategy to win new business
•     Team facilitation skills and relationship building skills to foster engagement and an environment of teamwork and trust.

Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Marketing & Strategy

•     Design, implement, effective new methods and tools to continuously improve company market knowledge and understanding.

•     Design appropriate market research projects that address key business issues. Present research results, translating statistical data into recommendations for internal stakeholders. Interact directly with senior management, to provide business intelligence based on research.

•     Evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor activities and implement marketing plans

•     Identifies customer/market needs and develops value propositions to meet the needs.

•     Defines criteria and methodology to rate and target all market players.

•     Collects and analyze information on potential customers, competitors, and industry partners as well as overall market and regulatory dynamics.

•     Prepares regular reports.

•     Identifies homogeneous and differentiated end use segments according to decision makers.

•     Assesses BU capability to serve most attractive segment where the company will create most value for customers and chooses the segments to focus on.

•     Anticipates the areas where there is a risk of dissatisfaction, identifies the actions and processes to implement to avoid problems, and validates them with the customers.

•     Defines and implements action plans to restore/raise the confidence of the whole customer base.

•     Defines the scope, processes of customer satisfaction and loyalty measurement, and ensure their correct use within the company.

•     Make the marketing strategy evolve according to customer feedback; set diagnosis, objectives and priorities for the BU.

Advertising

•     Works in close relation with the communication department to plans and follow the company’s advertising and promotion activities including all Medias.

•     Contributes to design, layout and production of promotional materials.

•     Evaluates market reactions to advertising programs, pricing policy, and product packaging and formulation to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Sales

•     General Responsibility of all sales operations
•     Manages the sales force and distributors by providing marketing information and tools.
•     Develops strategy, tactics, sales plans.
•     Manage the Sales team & develop it.
•     Increases market shares in existing markets and maximizes new business development opportunities.
•     Achieves targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.

Management
    Provide coaching and guidance to subordinates in the performance of their duties and functions

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com  before end of day 10th August 2012.