Savannah Cement Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Savannah Cement is the newest cement player to get into the Kenyan market and is currently about to complete a state-of –the-art greenfield cement grinding plant in Athi River Kenya.

The plant will employ the latest cement technology in the market to produce 1.5 million tonnes of various cement types per annum for the Kenyan and regional market.

Savannah Cement is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and result oriented professionals, seeking a thrilling and fulfilling experience, to join the company in the following positions:

Marketing Manager

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the Marketing Manager will develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organizationManage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activitiesConduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future productsAnalysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor informationDevelop, implement and manage marketing plans and projects for new and existing productsMonitor, review and report on all marketing activity and resultsDetermine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budgetDevelop pricing strategy; andLiaise with media and advertising agencies.Qualification, Skills and Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing Option) or equivalent with professional qualifications in MarketingA minimum of 3-5 years experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategiesTechnical marketing skills and proven experience in customer and market researchRelevant product and industry knowledge; andAbility to builds trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.