This job opening is located in Kilifi County and reports to the Chief Commercial Officer. The purpose of this position is to plan and execute programmed marketing activities and campaigns to fulfill emerging demand and sustain the brand image.
The responsibilities of the role include anticipating and planning for emerging demand opportunities, planning and running the DME, executing all campaigns brought forth by TCCC, making available the company range of products during special events and exhibitions, stimulating consumption at the point of sale, and coordinating the coverage of special events across the territory.
The individual will also plan, procure, and mobilize promotional resources to facilitate consumer promotional activities, plan and implement market development initiatives such as branding and cold drink availability, report competition activities, and plan on how to counter them. Additionally, the role will undertake marketing information system function aimed at providing marketing performance, market intelligence, and marketing survey reports, as well as undertake independent assessments of RED and submit results for management information and action. The role may also perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications for the role include a Bachelor's degree in marketing, finance, business administration, or similar. A master's degree in a relevant field will be advantageous, along with at least two years of experience as a marketing manager.
The skills required for the role include the ability to think critically and creatively, excellent communication and leadership skills, excellent supervisory skills, people management, strong range management, the ability to analyze large amounts of data and trends, excellent interpersonal skills, and driving skills.
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should email their application letter with salary expectations, enclosing copies of academic and professional certificates (in zipped format), detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of relevant referees within two weeks from the date of the advert. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
