Sacco Marketing & Business Development Officer Job in Kenya

(REF NO: MBDO/04/24)

Job Purpose:

To drive the marketing and business development Strategies of the Society.

Reporting to: The CEO

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare, monitor and implement Marketing Budget and plan.
  • Prepare and submit timely annual work plan to the CEO.
  • Design and implement direct marketing campaigns according to marketing strategy.
  • Conduct market research and intelligence for the SACCO, analyse results and present timely written reports where workable recommendations are made to CEO and leadership.
  • Responsible for member recruitment, marketing the SACCO products and mobilize savings.
  • Develops targeted marketing strategies as per customer segments and needs.
  • Develop marketing communication materials and archive for new/old member recruitment and Sacco products marketing.
  • Identify and implement targeted marketing activities that will lead to new members’ recruitment and increased SACCO product uptake.
  • Develops annual education programs for the Sacco in liaison with education committee and the CEO.

  • Tracking /monitoring new and existing members accounts to avoid being dormant.
  • Timely production and submission of monthly reports on SACCO’s marketing activities.
  • Represent the SACCO competently and adequately in his/her capacity
  • Ensure valuable and engaging content for the society website and newsletter.
  • Review and analyse the performance of various marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against set goals.
  • Perform such other lawful duties as may be assigned from time.

Qualifications & Experience

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:

  • Are holders of a University Degree in Marketing, business administration, Economics, Business Management, Business Related degree or a related field;
  • Has 3 years of working experience in a marketing and business development role within Sacco or financial sector.
  • A diploma in marketing or Co-operative Management or Mass Communication will be an added advantage.

Attributes/Skills

  • Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the co-operative sectors.
  • Market intelligence and public relations skills.
  • Update with latest online/digital marketing trends and measurements.
  • Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
  • Exceptional organization skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
  • Ability to flourish with minimal supervision, be proactive and handle uncertainty.
  • Good understanding of the internal policies, systems and procedures of a SACCO.
  • Positive attitude and emotional intelligence required for the job.
  • Highly confident.
  • Computer literacy skills with Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and PowerPoint applications.

How To Apply

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