Position: Brand Assistant – FMCG
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Company Profile
Our Client is a highly successful Multi-National Organisation with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan market as well as the East African Region.
Key Responsibilities:Reporting To: Brand Manager
Company Profile
Our Client is a highly successful Multi-National Organisation with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan market as well as the East African Region.
- Work
with local agencies to develop and implement 360 degree communication
strategies in line with the Brand plans;
- Gather
continuous market intelligence on the product performance, customer and
consumer attitudes and new problems and recommend corrective action if
needed;
- Work
closely with Demand planners to establish realistic demand plans;
- Work
closely with sales team & distributors / customers to ensure effective
implementation of plans and stimulate product support;
- Monitor
and control Product Fixed and Marketing Expense (PFME);
- Work
closely with New Product Development (NPD) project teams on NPD projects
to launch new formulations or products based on Consumer Insights;
- Ensure
marketing support in the form of Product information, Point of Sale (POS),
Public Relations (PR), Relationship building and management is given to
the country CCSD team.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and
competencies;
- Honors
degree in Marketing/ Sales or other Business related field from a
recognized university;
- Minimum
5 years experience in Brand Marketing in an FMCG with a working knowledge
of :
- Consumer
& trade promotions
- Distribution
& channel development
- Basic
finance
- Working
with agencies / third parties
- Ability
to use networks to influence business activity;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
- A
proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
- Ability
to multi task, self initiative, proactive with good presentation skills.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com
quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted