KUSCCO Is Hiring

Job Summary

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of Marketing & Business Development Manager

  • Qualification Level: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 5 years

Job Description

Job Reference No.    BDM/10/01/2018

Location    Mombasa

Opening Date    12th January 2018

Closing Date    26th January 2018

Type of engagement    Permanent

Job description

Reporting to the CEO, the main functions of the Marketing Manager will entail;

  1. The development and roll out of an annual marketing strategy aimed at growing the membership of the Sacco. Specific duties will include; member recruitment, creating visibility of the Sacco and identification of potential recruitment grounds etc.
  2. Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying member’s needs/requirements; defining market, competitor’s share, and competitors strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.

3. Improves Sacco product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development

4. Prepare and coordinate implementation of Media and Public Relation plan to create awareness.

5. Promote a positive image of the Organization.

6. To manage and maintain positive relationships with members and Sacco partners.

7. To support the overall marketing objectives of the Sacco both internally and externally.

8. To develop promotional ideas and identify related opportunities from conception through to delivery.

9. Ensure that members’ queries are answered and feedback done effectively.

10.Prepares mailers and brochures by formatting content and graphics; arranging printing and internet packages.

11.Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing sales data.

12.Come up with a marketing plan and give a budget.

13.Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements ; and

14.Attend trade shows and events to market the society develop, designing and brand new competitive and customer driven products for the society.

15.Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions and activities.

16.Coordinate marketing seminars and members’ awareness.

17.Marketing Society’s products and services. xviii.    Undertaking sales promotion, establishment of market networks for product/services, technical evaluation of customer needs and complaints.

18.Maintaining and tracking relationships with existing customers.

19.Attend to customers’ queries and complaints.

20.Capture information on shares variation when in the field.

21.Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Job Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

1)    Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Marketing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; or has satisfactorily served in the grade of Sales executive or comparable position with similar responsibilities in the Society or in a similar organization(s) for a minimum of three (3) years.

2)   5 years relevant experience.

3)    A diploma in Cooperative Management or Mass Communication or Public Relations will be an added advantage.

Job Specification

  1. Good knowledge of the market and the Society’s products and services.
  2. Self-confidence and Motivated.
  3. Excellent communication skills-strong written & oral skills.
  4. Negotiation and selling skills.
  5. Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
  6. Ability to coordinate the efforts of a large team of diverse creative employees.
  7. Ability to take right decisions quickly.
  8. Good people, interpersonal and networking skills.
  9. Strong analytical skills.
  10. Business driver and Customer driven.
  11. Understands the demands, needs, and satisfaction of customers.
  12. Brand champion.
  13. Good time management skills.
  14. Proficient in Micro Office Suite

Interested parties should send their applications by e-mail clearly stating the job title as the subject of the e-mail through their career portal at www.kuscco.com

All applications, which should have a cover Letter, CV and relevant certificates and testimonials, must be received on or before 26th January, 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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