Our client in the communication industry is seeking a highly organized and efficient Public Relations and Business Development Executive to join the team.
Main
Purpose of the Job (Job Summary): Help maintain
affirmative relationships between the client and other businesses, employees,
investors, legislators and customers.
To
support all members of the agency or firm in the day-to-day functions of media
relations and the satisfaction of client needs.
Consolidated
Gross Salary for this role is KShs 80,000.
Description
of Job Task and Responsibilities:
Public
Relations
· Assist
in organizing and execution of different events, campaigns etc.
· Invent
ways to streamline communication and plan execution
· Conduct
research to support PR planning
· Support
relations with stakeholders, media, vendors etc.
· Assist
in tracking media coverage or PR metrics (e.g. web analytics)
· Manage
calendars (editorial, press conferences, events etc.)
· Suggest
innovative ideas in brainstorming sessions
· Draft
and design different type of PR content (for example media announcements,
newsletters and proposals)
· Edit
and proofread press releases, proposals, videos and presentations
· Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions
· Build
and maintain long-term relations with clients, media, vendors etc.
· Examine
and document media coverage and track relevant PR metrics
· Maintain
contact databases and mailing lists with updates
· Create
project-specific media lists to support PR team
· Protects
organization’s value by keeping information confidential
· Other
duties as assigned from time to time
Business
Development
· Following
up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
· Communicating
new services developments to prospective clients
· Researching
organizations and individuals to find new opportunities
· Developing
ways to improve the customer experience and build brand loyalty
· Overseeing
the development of marketing literature
· Contacting
potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
· Increasing
the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
· Planning
and preparing presentations
· Identifies
trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and
announcements.
· Finding
and developing new markets and improving sales.
· Developing
quotes and proposals for clients.
· Developing
growth strategies and plans
· Managing
and retaining relationships with existing clients
KPIs
· Business
Achieved
· Number
of proposals developed
· Number
of calls and emails sent out
· Number
of meetings attended
Note:
· Other
duties as assigned from time to time
Academic
Qualifications
· Degree/Diploma
in PR & Communication, Degree/Diploma in Marketing or related field
Job
Skills & Personal Attributes
· Strong
Communication skills
· Ability
to manage a team and a complex project and multitask
· Excellent
organization skills
· Public
relations skills
· Strong
Sales &Marketing skills
· Proficient
in computer skills-word, excel, outlook & PowerPoint.
· In-depth
knowledge of PR and marketing process and best practices
· Experience
with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
· Excellent
communication, presentation and leadership skills
· Outstanding
organizational and time management skills
· Aptitude
in presentation and public speaking
· Attention
to details
Key
Skills
· Reliability
· Flexibility
· Teamwork
· Professionalism
Experience:
· At
least 3 years Relevant Experience.
How to
Apply
Qualified
and interested applicants who meet the qualifications and experience to send
their detailed CV, to recruitment@amsol.co.ke, and clearly indicating the
position in the email subject line.
N/B:
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications
should be sent to us on or before Close of Business Friday 24th March 2023.
