Promotions Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Promotions Manager

Job Code: PM/PEM/151221
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Location:
 Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is looking for a Promotions Manager to work at a night club in Nairobi.

Job Summary: The Promotions Manager will be responsible for supporting a broad range of marketing activities, promoting the venue and creating goodwill for company’s services among customers or prospects. 

The Promotions Manager will generate conceptual ideas to increase venue traffic, make calls on existing or potential customers, attend and conduct promoter meetings, and maintain records and submit reports of promoter activity. 

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Keeps informed of changes that might affect venues and services
  • Works closely with company personnel to ensure prompt service to customers 
  • Keeps informed on company procedures and venue pricing
  • May prepare displays, tour territories
  • Interact with club management
  • Checks all promotion teams’ online presence and social media marketing and training
  • Checks retail promotion manager and retail drop teams then crosscheck drop lists
  • Collate all staff contacts and ensure entry into relevant databases
  • Checking of all promoters’ scheduling to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Assist Directors in all marketing and promotion related tasks & projects
  • Utilize own extensive experience in continued training of promotion leads and promoters
  • Ensures promotion managers and promoters are working within correct company and client parameters
  • Maintain professionalism at the work place and with coworkers and patrons
  • Alert and get approval for any and all breaks, leave of rotation or duties in which you cannot perform at the time they were assigned to you
  • Maintain a consistent and high level of pass productivity while managing the promotion team
  • Be attentive to all company related events and upcoming venues and changes
  • Maintain and meet any and all-marketing requirements such as guest list, contact information forms, Facebook invites and bulletins
  • Make sure staff are kept up to date with current online promotion material
  • Keep a proper and professional appearance and attitude
  • Responsible for maintaining the workstations  in a neat and orderly fashion
  • Maintain and promote a friendly atmosphere for customers and staff
  • Provide customers with information and directions
  • Inform management of any complaints, comments or incidents
  • Appear in dress code for all shifts at your scheduled time
  • Comply with cross promotion of all venues and when needed
  • Performs all prior arrangements to be ready to start at time of clock in and also finish all necessary duties by end of or after shift
  • Create/maintain sense of goodwill and hype for driving revenue while reaching the maximum amount of possible patrons
  • Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, flyers, passes, signs, etc.
  • Avoid over distribution of company collateral to individuals and drops
  • Be sure to not pass out collateral or business cards to any questionable or known individuals who sell collateral or misrepresents the company 
  • Ensure signage is kept up to date and relevant to day / night promotion /event
  • Make sure schedules are done per promoter performance and sent out 4 days before coming into effect
  • To liaise with venue management reference door prices and rules should they change at anytime
  • Always pay attention to your surroundings and to customers
  • Always lead by example
  • Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
  • High School Diploma Preferred
  • 2+ years of industry experience preferred
  • 21+ years of age
  • Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
  • Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
Skills and Certification
  • Ability to speak to potential patrons regarding overall concept of the venue and relay knowledge of marketing events.
  • Ability to portray a polished and professional posture, stance or language expression
  • Ability to create and maintain service rapport through the corporate philosophy
  • Ability to interact with guests and fellow team members to develop new clientele, establish rapport and increase business
  • Ability to communicate assertively
  • Must have strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the general public
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times
  • Ability to keep an open and objective view
  • Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful at all times
  • Ability to maintain composure and stay focused
  • Ability to maintain personal integrity
  • Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on:
 Promotions Manager

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your application.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only