Kenya Co-operative Coffee Dealers Ltd (KCCD) is an established
coffee dealer organization owned by Kenya Cooperative Coffee
Exporters limited a coffee marketing cooperative which licensed as a commercial
coffee marketing agent.
The KCCD seeks to fill in
the following positions to propel business to new heights:
Marketing and PR Manager
Reports to Group CEO
General purpose
To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies for
products and thus meet company objectives.
Effective management of the marketing, advertising and
promotional activities
Marketing
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Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional
activities
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Conduct market research to determine market requirements for
existing and future products
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Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and
competitor information
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Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and
existing products
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Management of the marketing mix
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Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
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Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results
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Determine and manage the marketing budget
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Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget
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Develop pricing strategy
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Consult with product development personnel on product
specifications such as design, colour, and packaging.
Public Relations
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Coming up with PR strategies
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Building relationships with the media
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Writing reports on media coverage data
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Overseeing content production and delivery of adverts, videos,
social media, brochures, company website for local and international use
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Managing client relationships
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Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade
shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market
products and services.
Relationships and Roles:
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Internal / External Cooperation
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Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company
employees.
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Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive
execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others,
solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
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Maintain professional internal and external relationships that
meet company core values.
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Proactively establish and maintain effective working team
relationships with all support departments.
Job Specifications:
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4-6 years of sales experience in the marketing industry.
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Experience with marketing of beverage and or fast moving
consumer goods.
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Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining
marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
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Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
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Willingness to work hands-on and take on the challenges of a
start up
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Proven ability to oversee all marketing, advertising and
promotional events
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Ability to carry out public relations
Qualifications:
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Degree in business studies.
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Training in marketing will be an added advantage
Sales Representative
Reporting to the Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
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Establish new accounts, service existing accounts and obtain
orders by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or
potential outlets and other trade factors.
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Adjusting content of sales presentations by studying the type of
sales outlet or trade factor.
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Submitting orders by referring to price lists and product
literature.
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Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of
dealers.
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Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information
on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandise techniques,
etc.
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Recommend changes in products, service and policy by evaluating
results and competitive developments.
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Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems;
developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
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Providing historical records by maintaining records on area and
customer sales.
Requirements:
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2-4 years sales experience in FMCG.
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Experience with sales of beverages and/or fast moving consumer
goods.
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Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining sales
strategies to meet organizational objectives.
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Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and
requirements.
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Willingness to work hands-on and take on the challenges of a
start up
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Proven ability to synergise with marketing, advertising and
promotional events
Qualifications:
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Advanced Diploma in Sales and/or Marketing
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Membership in professional bodies will be an added advantage
Stores Clerk
Reporting to the Production Supervisor
Responsibilities:
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Management of the receipt, storage, and issuance of packaged
coffee from the store and recording in the stocks record book
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Reconciling of Delivery notes with purchase orders.
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Monthly stock take and reconciliation of stock.
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Oversee accurate receipting of all goods into stock, including
verification of delivery notes and updating of the stock system.
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Timely notification of any stocks falling below minimum stocking
levels
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Ensuring that items in stock are protected against damage,
theft, losses, etc.
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Responsible for regular cycle counts of all stock items and
investigation of any variances
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Responsible for monthly full stock take.
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Production of regular reports on weekly and monthly basis
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Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
in the work environment
Requirements:
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2-4 years’ experience in stocks management.
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Willingness to work hands-on and take on the challenges of a
start up
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Stocks Management
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Membership in professional bodies will be an added advantage
If you meet the requirements of the stated positions and are up
to the challenge of working in a start-up environment, please send in your
application and CV (in one document) to jobs@kencaffee.coop by COB 22nd
February 2012.
Kindly indicate the position you are applying for on the subject
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