Telkom / Orange Senior Convergence Product Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Senior Convergence Product Manager

Location: Telkom Plaza, Nairobi

Department: Marketing and Strategy

Reports to: Offers & services Marketing Manager

Subordinates: None

Role description

Responsible for innovation, project management, acquisition, usage, penetration and revenue generation through the services: Internet – IEW, Broadband, Messaging.

Key Responsibilities

1.1. Acquisition targets and Revenue Growth

Convergence Services Development

Identify new Convergence Services innovations that are potential revenue enhancers or contributors to brand differentiation Define the specifications of new services / applications Source/ develop ideal Convergence Services partner/s for these services Develop & Launch Convergence Services that is relevant for the various regions/ circles Monitor existing services, make the necessary tweaks and changes to ensure standards and revenue Draw up and adhere to a fixed Convergence Services calendar with special interest to Convergence Services for red letter days Measuring product performance and identification of key levers of improvement - including design and analysis of relevant reports 1.2. Innovation & Solution deployment
Superior usability and Cutting edge advertising solutions Build product loyalty amongst customersConsistent development and improvement of strategically sound, actionable and targeted marketing business plans centred around Convergence Services marketing – Orange Office etc Develop and implement processes and tools necessary to deliver stretch forecasted revenue targets.Alerts customers to new or improved products/servicesAdherence and/or implementation of processes and tools necessary to deliver innovative marketing solutions Documented and updated processes current to three months1.3. Financial Management & Reporting
Ensure internal collaboration, team work development and implementation of key Management routines within the teamEnsuring appropriate feedback is given to enhance business understanding Accurate and timely reporting on revenue performance & budget expenditure on a monthly basis Participate in regular review of Convergence revenue Manage the budget assigned to Convergence Services MarketingCreate and implement marketing & go to market strategy for Orange Convergence Services Documented and approved strategies for Convergence Services marketing and revenue.Enhance product strategy through the development of new and innovative products/services through the use of the internet and portalsDevelop strategies for significantly increasing revenues from the product range through the greater use of existing products and the take up of new products. 1.5. Relationship Management

Convergence Services Promotion

Work with Convergence Services owners / partners to create relevant and innovative Convergence Services promotions within our medium as well as conventional media that can potentially enhance revenue or lead to brand differentiation Input Convergence Services details to circle VAS teams for localized promotions Relationship ManagementEnsure that Orange-Convergence Services partner relationships are healthy and mutually beneficial always Education Background & Experience:
Bachelors Degree or an advanced Diploma in a Business related field; 3 to 5 years hands on experience in Marketing Management and
Excellent knowledge of Voice product management with specific focus on Voice charging systems.Significant skills in project management and co-ordination.Experience in evaluating and implementing new technologies. Business knowledge particularly cash flows & financial justifications. Experience in vendor management, vendor selection and negotiation.Proficiency in Computer packages (e.g. MS Office…)strong individual and leadership skillsHe/She will also possess qualities and characteristic of a person interested in management potential. He/She must have the ability to understand in depth Industry / solution and services requirements and think holistically and yet focus on specific areas as necessaryExcellent Negotiation and Presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (Both oral and written).Customer OrientedHigh personal standard. Confident, self-assured, personable and presentable.Strong interpersonal and people skillsInnovative and creativeHighly organized, conscientious and detail oriented.Shifts work: NoNight Shift: NoWork During Weekend: NoWork "On-Call": No Deadline: 22nd September 2011

Application to: Visit our career pages at http://www.orange-tkl.co.ke/, create an account ans upload your CV.

An applicant must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.

If you do not hear from us by 30th September, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

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