Securex
- Empowering Success
Is
leading your forte?
At
Securex, it’s not just security, it’s about creating freedom by making everyday
life easier
We
believe in doing ‘Whatever it takes’ to ensure that our stakeholders are
satisfied. Our family bond is very visible to not only us but also our clientele
as we are not merely a team, ‘We are family’
Job
Title: Marketing
& Communications Manager
Is
This You?
1.
Do you consider less is more only when more is too much?
2.
Do you love talking and sharing experiences?
3.
Is your smile and humor contagious?
4.
Do you like the latest gadgets?
5.
Do you love learning new things?
6.
Is your eye for details comparable with an eagle’s?
7.
Does your appearance and grooming matter to you?
8.
Does losing bother you?
9.
Do you dream big?
10. Are
you able to convince someone to do something they wouldn’t want to do?
If
your answer to 80% of the questions above is yes, we are looking for you. At
Securex we are big on attitude.
We are
looking for an aggressive individual who can development, implementation and
monitoring the company’s marketing strategy to support the sales and marketing
function as well as ensure the strategy is in tandem with the company’s core
purpose.
The
Roles & Responsibilities
- To
develop, implement and monitor all category plans in the agreed format
including activities grid and budget.
- Develop,
implement and monitor the strategic plans including the activities grid
and budgets for the consumer division (including key account, regional,
wholesale and retailing plans); professional and export divisions in
liaison with the respective Heads of Department and function managers.
- Develop
and effectively implement the company Public Relations and Corporate
Social Relations strategy.
- End
to end management of all marketing support material including development,
procurement and dispersion.
- Handle
all incoming marketing proposals and elevate only when necessary, having
screened and made a judgment as to whether it aligns to the company’s
marketing strategy.
- Follow
up on all new product developments including packaging.
- Conduct
research into new product category development as and when required.
- Launch
and maintain company website content.
- Design
and Develop the brand Manual.
- To
liaise with the Chief Operating Officer on a daily basis to discuss the
planning and implementation of the company strategic marketing and brand
plans.
- To
be the first point of contact for marketing vendors, ensuring they are
always able to contact the Marketing Coordinator.
- Liaising
with the necessary departments to resolve all client queries and issues in
the shortest time possible.
- To
compile and submit mandatory reports as per company policy.
- Conduct
monthly Marketing review meetings and ensure all agreed actions are
carried out before within agreed timeframes.
- To
resolve problems both common and unusual in nature, consulting the Chief
Operating Officer for further clarification when necessary.
- To
maintain the strictest level of confidentiality and professionalism when
dealing with information regarding salaries, reporting, company
performance, pricing policies and development of marketing plans and new
products.
- To
work closely with the Head of Sales on the implementation and performance
of company tactical marketing plans.
- To
work with the necessary Heads of Departments on implementation and
performance of departmental marketing strategies
- To
nurture relationships with marketing partners, agencies, media houses,
customers regularly to form new or strengthen existing relationships,
ensuring that they are aligned to the company’s strategic marketing
plan
Key
Competencies:
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Proactive
and assertive approach
- Flexibility
when required
- Excellent
writing skills.
- Good
understanding, knowledge and skills in marketing
- Strong
organisation skills, including time management and computer literacy
- Good
listening skills
- Qualified
driver
Skills
- A
degree or equivalent qualification in Sales and Marketing, Communication
or related field.
- Three
years or more work experience in Marketing or related field.
- Valid
Driver’s License
Application
Process:
Send
your cover letter and CV to careers@securex.co.ke clearly indicating on the
email heading: ‘Application for the role of Marketing and Communications
Manager’.
Application
deadline is COB 31st August 2016
NOTE:
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
