The Marketing Executive will be responsible for driving daily schools and institutions operations and meeting the set targets in regards to the schools program in terms of availability, visibility and overall market execution in the schools and institutions in the assigned territories i.e. Kisii, Kisumu, Kericho and Eldoret in accordance to the business objectives and strategic/marketing plans.
Responsibilities
· Business development; visit boarding schools in assigned territories and responsible for achieving business objectives.
· Prepare and perform presentations to school administration-School principals and BOD in order to create awareness and demand of company products.
· Management of promotions and activities; ensure that the products are adequately represented in relevant school based promotions and activities.
· Reporting and training: periodically report on the progress of the school program on fortnightly basis of schools visited, sales generated, school activities and promotions carried out, feedback and follow up steps.
Requirements
· Minimum Diploma from a reputable institution preferably in a marketing discipline.
· Minimum 1 year sales and distribution experience in institution or corporate environment.
· Experience in sales and marketing to schools will be an added advantage.
· Must have vast knowledge of the territory.
· Value excellence, teamwork, original thinking and a passion for innovativeness.
· Must have a strong personal presence with good networking, influencing and communication skills.
· Must be operationally hands-on, organized, highly motivated and energetic, and able to work with a disciplined approach towards managing people and work standards.
· A good planner and implementer with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks.
· Attention to detail as this will be required for effective day to day management
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 22nd January 2011.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
Residents of Kisii, Kisumu, Kericho and Eldoret are encouraged to applyYou can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs
