World class job opportunities at a Leading FMCG Manufacturing and Processing Company
Are you a driven and enthusiastic Brand Executive looking to join an innovative, diverse and passionate team?
Would you like to work for a leading FMCG and Processing Company with products covering a wide spectrum of domestic use and with operations across the East, Central and Southern Africa region?
Our client is looking for a Brand Executive to assist in the development and implementation of its brand strategy.
You will assist in the production of global and local marketing messages and material for their products and services across all market sectors, including the development of new brands.
Position Title: Brand Executive
1 Position
Location: Thika
- Undertake market and competitor analysis, to input into the development of brand strategy and understanding of our clients relative brand position;
- Assisting in the planning of seasonal promotional campaigns and development of new brand products;
- Taking responsibility the planning of projects and senior-stakeholder presentations;
- Working within and across teams to ensure effective running of campaigns and launches;
- Supporting the management of the commercial process and promotions in order to help drive sales;
- Implementing activities within the marketing plan and development of new, creative concepts and ideas to help drive revenue;
- Dealing with internal communication to ensure employees are aware of brand guidelines;
- Assist in the development and maintenance of our client overall brand identity;
- Assist the Brand Manager in developing an understanding of the “local challenge” and how the execution of the brand needs to flex for different markets;
- Create and manage the development of all print and online promotional material for the company’s existing and new products and services, in line with key deadlines;
- Build positive relationships with key stakeholders around the business.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good copywriting skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to create copy that is appropriate for target audiences/personas
Qualifications, Knowledge and experience:
- Degree in Marketing or Diploma in Sales and Marketing with over 4 years’ experience in a similar position;
- Experience of assisting in brand development;
- Good knowledge of marketing communications channels;
- Some understanding of marketing processes, e.g. print and production;
- Comfortable conducting basic research/information gathering activity.
Behaviours & Attributes:
- Good team player skills as well as the ability to communicate clearly and courteously to all internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to be calm under pressure and hit deadlines;
- An awareness of how their role impacts on others and planning around this accordingly;
- Ability to quickly establish credibility with key influencers;
- Taking direction from line manager and translating this into actions/plans;
- Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels;
- Ability to persuade and influence others;
- Ability to handle sales and marketing related pressure;
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
If you meet the said requirements for any of the openings and are passionate enough to be part of a great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:
The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th March 2015.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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