Brand Manager Marketing Careers 2013 - Kenya

Industry: Automotive
Location: Nairobi
Our Client, a leading motorbike and three wheeler assemblers in Kenya seeks to recruit a Brand Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the promotion, sales, and overall image associated with certain branded products or services. He or she will control every aspect of the brand, from marketing and advertising campaigns to production decisions and sales strategies, and assumes responsibility for its ultimate success or failure.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
•    Creating a lasting impression among consumers and improving product sales and market share
•    Monitoring market trends and marketing activities to ensure the right message is delivered for their product or service
•    Working closely with many teams, including product developers, researchers, marketing personnel and creative agencies to make sure their company brand values and image are followed 
•    Researching consumer markets, monitoring market trends and identifying potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits
•    Overseeing the production electronic and print media advertisements as well as      exhibition stands 
•    Supervising the sign off of marketing literature and liaising with legal and compliance personnel 
•    Monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research
•    Coordinating the launch programme to external customers as well as employees
Qualification / Experience
•    Degree/ Diploma in Business Management, Commerce or any other related field
•    Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar position  
•    Have an instinctive feeling about future product concepts and good analytical skills
•    Be a good listener, able to respond to results and consumer research
•    Be an excellent communicator and enthusiastic about their product area
To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com  before Thursday 27th June 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Online Communications Officer Careers

Position: Online Communications OfficerACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan African organisation working for social justice and development in Africa, through a combination of practical interventions on the ground, people-centred research and policy advocacy. ACORD has decentralised country offices in 17 African countries that work with communities on livelihoods and food sovereignty, HIV/AIDS and the right to health, peace building and women’s rights. ACORD also campaigns and engages in advocacy on these issues at Pan African and international level.

Job Summary

Communications and dissemination lie at the heart of ACORD activities and Improving External Communication is one of the 4 pillars of the 2011-2015 ACORD strategic plan: 

ACORD will foster a robust communication strategy for ACORD’s impact and added value underpinning its advocacy work and supporting fundraising.

ACORD relies heavily on its website – www.acordinternational.org – and social media pages to help the organisation achieve its mission with 3 main objectives for our online communication: e-campaigning, e-fundraising and e-resource for civil society and development practitioners; and the Online Communications Officer will be responsible for optimising all web pages and web tools for ACORD website (English and French sites) and other websites run by the organisation (e.g. www.askafricanow.org).

ACORD works with the media to disseminate information and contribute to changing attitudes and policies towards achieving social justice. 

The Online Communications Officer is co-responsible – with the Communication and Media Officer, for ensuring successful strategic online media partnerships and for increasing visibility in the online media at national and Pan African levels.

The position is designed for an experienced and self-motivated person with a background in online communication and marketing for international development organisations, and experience of working with a corporate brand. 

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Coordinator, the Online Communication Officer will be:
 
- responsible for managing all aspects of ACORD’s digital strategy, including producing cross-channel content and managing online engagement and action.

Specifically:

1. Digital strategy and planning
Execute and enhance ACORD’s digital strategy
Develop and execute strategies for building an engaged online community
Develop and execute strategies for driving online and offline actions to advance ACORD’s advocacy work in peace-building, women’s rights, health and food security
Work with the rest of the Communications team to increase giving through our websites and social networking sites
Ensure consistency of brand application on all our web pages
Track all relevant metrics and statistics to continuously improve our online communication impact

2. Up-to-date and relevant content on ACORD online communication channels
Manage all Internet-based and multimedia communications for the organization, including the website, www.acordinternational.org (English/French/Portuguese), constituent emails, social media, online fundraising, advocacy and web videos
Manage several microsites and partner websites, including www.askafricanow.org, and others
Manage and generate content for the organization’s website, blog and social networking sites (Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo, YouTube…)
Update and manage ACORD’s web-based contact database (CiviCRM)
Oversee the organisation’s online video needs, with the support of the Graphic Design and Video Editing Officer

3. Support team work and organisational learning in online communication
Offer training to ACORD staff – in particular country staff – to support the use of social media across the organisation and the optimisation of our website
Liaise with country and Pan Africa teams to update and enhance the country and thematic profile pages
Work closely with colleagues, in particular the other members of the Communications Team on optimising ACORD’s digital communication work
Manage and oversee the work of interns and volunteers as required
Contribute to a culture of information sharing and organisational learning in partnership development and communication

4. Any other emerging task
Support the development of new communications instruments
Any emerging tasks within the Funding and Partnership Unit

Required qualifications, knowledge and skills
Masters degree in Development Communication, Marketing, Journalism or similar field
At least 5 years experience managing online content and digital strategy for a nonprofit, or other relevant experience
Familiarity with social media platforms and other digital tools and a passion for using these tools to drive action and engagement
Knowledge of African online media houses and preferably strong networks among African and international online senior editors
Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
Fully conversant with ICT and Microsoft or Mac applications and experience using content management software
Familiarity with Photoshop and other graphic design software
Ability to grasp Africa development issues and translate those issues into persuasive and accessible language
Familiarity and passion for social justice
Excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work as a team member with colleagues of different nationalities/cultural backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Preferred, but not required:
Spoken/written French
Experience with HTML/CSS/Javascript
Experience with CiviCRM or other CRM software
Video production experience

Remuneration:
A competitive national package

Location: 
ACORD Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya. Some travelling within Africa and internationally.

Application details:
To apply, please complete an application form and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.
Closing Date: 30th June 2013

Sales Executives -AAR Insurance Sales Careers 2013

Position: Sales  Executives  
 
Where: AAR  Insurance
Location: Nairobi
We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players excited about an opportunity to grow their sales careers in one of the leading insurance companies in the region

Key requirements
Education: College Graduates are preferred but Professional training will also be considered
Excellent communication skills, Well groomed and presentable
Age : 25 years and above
Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career under minimum supervision
Experience in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.

*Remuneration: Generous
commission based incentives

If interested, please forward your CV and application letter to pmutua@aar.co.ke OR fwatere@aar.co.ke

Closing Date: 21/6/2013

Retail Sales Executive Careers (20-25k)

Position: Retail Sales Executive
 
Department: Retail Sales

Reports To: Branch Manager

Salary: Gross KShs.20, 000- 25,000

Our client; our client is a leading dealer and reseller off high end IT products and service provider. They have branches in Westlands, Yaya, Parklands, Coast, Thika and Kisumu and are aiming to grow their sales force, thus the recruitment.

Key Requirements
A diploma in Sales & Marketing or related field…
Minimum 1 year of experience in a related position and industry Certificate in I..T would be of an added advantage
Good computer skills, proficient with Microsoft office applications…
Age preference; Bellow 30years

Role Objectives / Summary
Selling company products to customers and introducing new products to prospective buyers.

Duties and Responsibilities
Determine the needs of the customer and show them the range of products available
Introduce new products to prospective buyers
Inform the branch manager of frequent enquiries for products not available in the shop
Keeping the shop and displays clean and tidy at all times
Ensure all items in the shop are clearly and correctly labeled
Receive deliveries, unpack and re-shelve stocks
Assist with regular stock checks and periodic stock takes
Respond to general customer enquiries received by phone or in person
Ensure any issues concerning customer care are reported to the Retail Manager
Establish and maintain healthy relationships with current and potential clients
Inform on new products and services as well as opportunities in the market
Any other duties as assigned by the management

Work conditions
The holder may be required to work extra hours to meet targets.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
Only candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email
Their detailed CVs only,
Indicating your availability and
Expected remuneration

If you fail to meet these requirements and follow the instructions you will not be considered!
To ‘therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com’

Indicate “I.T. RETAIL SALES” on the subject line.

Deadline for application is 24th June, 2013