Job title: Project Manager – Group
Buying
Reports to: VP E-Commerce
Subordinates:Yes
Start date:November, 2012
Work location: Nairobi
Major Purpose
- Take
responsibility on delivering on the group buying KPIs in terms of web
traffic, deals sold and revenue generated
- Oversee
product development and improvement of Ringier’s group buying platform
- Identify,
approach and close potential partners
- Oversee
creation, improvement and modification of sales and marketing material to
reflect changes in business models
- Oversee
recruitment training of sales and support staff
- Collaborate
with the Sales team to help optimize revenue: focus on sales mix, pricing,
commission calculations and deal scheduling
- Collaborate
with the customer service team to increase; reach and effectiveness of
social media marketing, customer satisfaction rates and sales conversions
- Proof
reading all deal mock ups to ensure correct pricing, creative
descriptions, appropriate and attractive pictures
- Establish
a baseline of data analysis and metric reporting to drive decision making
across the business
- Contribute
to broad strategic initiatives e.g email and online marketing Monitoring
and reporting competitor’s activities and numbers
- Research
and identify opportunities for Ringier to further distinguish its offering
- Take
over any duties assigned
Working Relationships (Internally &
Externally)
- Technical
department to fix bugs, implement new features and ensure smooth running
of the platform
- General
Manager Kenya – Coordination and collaboration in the execution of tasks
critical in the delivery of the Group Buying KPIs as per budgeted figures
- VP
E-Commerce for issue escalations and reporting
- Marketing
team for SEO & SEM optimization
- Customer
Service to ensure customer satisfaction and effective social marketing
Qualification and Experience
- Attention
to detail is critical and a self-starter approach is essential
- Team
player, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and very comfortable working in a
fast-paced, start-up environment
- Strong
ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, via written and oral
formats, to all levels of the organization
- Exceptional
MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Prior
experience in online sales and marketing
- B.A.
or B.S.; undergraduate business program, project management experience an
added advantage.
Personal and Managerial Attributes
- Smart,
creative and innovative
- Honest
and strong work ethics and integrity
- Self-disciplined,
able to work to deadlines
- Well-organized;
can multi-task
- Excellent
time-management skills
The CVs should be sent to recruit@ringier.co.ke
