Thursday, 30 August 2012

GreenBell Communications Marketing Executive

GreenBell Communications Ltd

Title: Marketing and Communications Executive
Department: Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Operations Director
GBC offers flexible ICT web solutions in web design, web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M &
E) systems and reporting tools, mobile web applications, domain registration, web hosting, social media and internet marketing and other web design services with professional project delivery and expert advice.

We assist clients improve organizational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed ICT infrastructure, backed up by expert support and advice.
We aim at being the ICT web solutions provider of choice in Eastern Africa based on our client approach.

Requirements:
  •     A mature and ethical individual with high level of demonstrated commitment  – “GBC hires character and trains skills”
  •     Have a degree in marketing or equivalent professional qualification
  •     At least two (2) years relevant work experience in marketing.
  •     experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies
  •     experience in customer and market research

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Essential duties and functions may include the following.
  • Other related duties may be assigned.
  •     Create marketing plans geared toward end users for each key product within portfolio, in line with strategy and targets and within budget.
  •     To manage the production  and distribution of  all marketing materials;
  •     To develop strategic relations to secure sponsorship to assist with the publicity and funding of marketing projects;
  •     To carry out market research and customer surveys to assess demand, brand positioning and awareness
  •     Set up,  coordinate and manage GBC and our clients on social media;
  •     Create internal social media awareness within the company;
  •     Acting as liaisons between the media, suppliers, and clients

Skills and interests
  •     drive and determination
  •     good communication skills, both written and verbal
  •     a creative approach to campaigns
  •     good negotiating and interpersonal skills
  •     strong organizational skills
  •     good numeracy skills and a knowledge of statistics
  •     a high standard of computer literacy

Application deadline: Monday, 3rd September 2012

Click here to apply

GBC is an equal opportunity employer.
www.gbc.co.ke or www.gbckenya.net

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Top Trainers Kenya Limited is a growing Corporate Training Company, offering world leading services to our clients.

To meet the growing requests from our wide range of clients, we are seeking to recruit Marketing Executives to boost our team of high notch professionals.

Our Promise

A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.

An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.

Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game and exciting products and services with a large untapped market.

Requirements

  •     Well groomed and presentable
  •     Excellent communication skills
  •     Age : 25 years and above
  •     Education: College Graduates are preferred but Professional training will also be considered.  Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career
  •     Experience in Telemarketing
  •     Experience in Developing Training Programs
  •     Experience in Sales and Marketing of Seminars will be a major advantage

Potential to earn up to Kshs. 50,000/= per month if you are average and Kshs. 200,000/= per month if you are awesome.

If you have a burning desire to succeed, are extremely customer oriented, highly motivated and with a never say die attitude you are the person we are looking for.

Interested Candidates should Apply Online through this Email: toptrainerskenya@gmail.com

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

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

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

Centum Public Relations & Communications Manager Job in Kenya

If you think you are up to the challenge;
then you are...

Centum is offering you an opportunity to join their world class team as a

Public Relations & Communications Manager

Centum is a Pan African investment channel providing investors access to otherwise inaccessible portfolio of investments across private equity, real estate and quoted private equity asset classes. It is listed on both the Nairobi & Uganda Securities Exchanges.

Reporting to The Company Secretary and Director of Corporate and Legal Affairs, the Public Relations & Communications Manager will be responsible for implementation of Centum’s Group communications, investor relations and brand strategies.

If you’re currently successful at managing investor relations & maintaining excellent media relations; effectively articulating brand strategy; executing CSR with a spirit of excellence; development of online strategies and passionate about Corporate Communication, then read on!

For you to excel in this position you need to:

  • Be an effective leader with excellent communication skills and possess Communications/Public Relations professional qualifications.
  • A business related degree will get you one foot in the door….
  • Tangible public relations and communications experience will get you an appointment!

Still interested?

Apply online at www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Applications to reach Altima Africa by 5th September, 2012.

Platinum Credit Limited Sales and Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

Platinum Credit Limited is Micro Finance company licensed under the company’s act that was founded 8 years ago to provide emergency loans to every needy working man and woman in Eastern Africa.

We have offices country-wide and in Uganda and Tanzania.

Description:

We are looking for passionate, experienced, aggressive and self-confident individuals who embrace challenges and who strive to be the best to join our Sales & Marketing department in;

  •  Mombasa

  •   Voi

  •  Malindi

  •  Taveta

  •  Kilifi

Interested candidates should have/be:

  •     Diploma/Certificate in S & Marketing, B/admin, advertising, PR or any related field
  •     Added advantage if you have experience of Sales & Marketing from any financial institution
  •     Preferably living or staying near any of the above regions

Note: The positions are Commission based with attractive incentives and bonuses.

Send your C.V indicating desired position to: duncun@platinumcredit.co.ke

OR Drop it in our offices, Mombasa Trade Center formerly Ambalal House (OPP KPLC) Ground floor.

Business Development Services Manager Job

Pearl is a Mauritius registered Fund Manager. They manage private equity funds which invest in small and medium-sized growing businesses, transforming them into significant and sustainable entities delivering consistent growth and positive financial and social returns.
Their vision is to create an environment in which entrepreneurs are able to source long term capital
for expansion, thereby accelerating economic development in the region.

Pearl has recently established an office in Nairobi and as part of the strengthening of their investment team, we require a high-calibre individual with a background in SME development and / or business development support to join the Pearl team and manage the Technical Assistance grant facility available to investees of the African Agricultural Capital designed to strengthen investee performance and business management.

The successful individual will also assume responsibility for overall monitoring and evaluation of investee performance against social and developmental indicators.

Business Development Services Manager
Ref: BDSM /09/2012
Reporting to the Investment Director
Location will be in Nairobi or Kampala with frequent travel throughout East Africa
Full time position

Functions and Responsibilities
  •     Assist the Investment Manager and the business to identify gaps in the business that will be addressed through the Business Development Support (BDS) program e.g. recruitment needs, corporate governance, marketing and pricing strategies, driving organizational development etc
  •     Co-ordinate developmental and social impact measurement studies.
  •     Manage the portfolio monitoring and evaluation reporting systems.
  •     Review monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of actual or potential bottlenecks.
  •     Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required

Candidate Profile
  •     Excellent analytical skills and ability to implement projects.
  •     Energetic and able to thrive in an environment with little fixed structure and organizational support.
  •     Personal flexibility and adaptability is critical, as is an outgoing and positive disposition.
  •     Ability to build strong relationships with investee company management teams.
  •     Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience
  •     At least 5 years relevant work experience.
  •     Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
  •     Experience in facilitating or managing business development service delivery.
  •     Experience of working with SMEs and/or agriculture-related enterprises.
  •     Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications
  •     Excellent report writing skills and computer proficiency is a necessity.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter stating why you are most suited for this position.
Please quote the reference no. in the email’s subject heading and send your application to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com.