Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a
State Corporation committed to satisfying our Customers and the entire public
through excellence in broadcast services.
Its aim is to transmit objective,
informative, educative and entertaining content to the public through Radio and
Television Services.
Sales Manager
(3 Posts)
The Corporation is looking for
suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the position of Sales
Manager
The Role: Reporting to the Advertising Manager, the
successful applicant will Coordinate and Manage sales operations at the
respective regional level (i.e. Nairobi, Western and Central regions) to
achieve monthly sales target.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of sales targets and forecasts
- Managing a team of advertising executives
- Maintaining good client service and
relationship management
- Monitoring market trends and generating new
ideas for sales and market expansion
- Developing sales strategies to achieve revenue
growth.
- Maintaining and fostering business
relationships
- Assessing and Evaluation of the sales team
- Coordinating and training of the sales team
- Monitoring brand sales performance and
preparations of brands’ performance reports.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Marketing
option) or related field from a recognized University. A Masters Degree
(Marketing option) will be an added advantage.
Professional Requirements
- Leadership and people management skills
- Excellent client service skills
- Ability to cultivate long standing client
relationships
- Strong understanding of lead generation
- Superior communication and presentation skills
- A good understanding and experience in the
media industry will be an added advantage
Minimum Experience
- Must have served in a Senior position in Sales
and Marketing department for at least five (5) years preferably in
Broadcasting Industry.
Brand Managers
( 1 Post –TV Services ; 1 Post- Radio
Services)
The Corporation is looking for
suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the positions of Brand
Managers for our Television and Radio Services
The Role: Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the
successful applicants are responsible for the overall Development and
Management of our Radio and Television Brands with the aim of achieving and
maintaining leadership positions in the market.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and Implement annual brand plans to
achieve set targets.
- Ensure Brand profitability is achieved through
optimal management of resources.
- Collect, Analyze & Prepare brand reports
and conduct competitive market analysis.
- Develop and Implement Brand Communication
Strategies.
- Liaise with External Agencies in developing
and implementing Brand Strategies.
- Plan and Coordinate Market Research
activities.
- Identify and Initiate Brand Improvements to
meet changing market needs
- Responsible for New Product(s) Development
- Utilize Consumer-driven Insights to drive
long-term growth of the Brands
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Marketing
option) or related field from a recognized University.
- A Masters Degree (in Marketing option) will be
an added advantage
Professional Requirements
- Strong understanding of Brand Management
- Must be able to work collaboratively with
Agencies and Internal resources to build brand equity
- Post graduate Diploma in Marketing preferred
Minimum Experience
- Must have served in senior position in
Marketing department for at least five (5) years with demonstrable
professional ability in a large and busy organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria must submit:
- Detailed and current CV
- Copies of relevant certificates
- Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify
for this position
- Names & contact information for three (3)
referees
- Current remuneration package and expectations.
to reach the undersigned on or before
5th December, 2014.
The Managing Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.