Marketing Associate Job in Kenya

We are a fast growing Specialized Lighting company offering customized lighting solutions to both commercial and residential projects.

We are passionate about service and customer support, delivering promptly and with satisfaction, and currently have high client retention.

We seek to fill the position of Marketing Associate.

Overall purpose of the role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for formulating and implementing a plan aimed at growing the business through advertising and promotional campaigns.
 

He/ she will also be responsible for developing and maintaining content suitable for marketing the company through social media and exhibition events.

In addition he/she must maintain regular contact with the existing portfolio of clients and keep them informed of new product and events.

This is an opportunity for someone who is willing to work independently with minimal supervision.

There is a need to build client relationships in this line of work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing the business development and marketing strategies.
  • Creating and maintaining critical data on customer profiles and target markets.
  • Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client interaction.
  • Design and coordinate a marketing strategy to sustain the company brand.
  • Meet performance standards.
  • To be involved in any new marketing pitches and proposals.
  • Any other role as maybe assigned.
Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
  • A Diploma in Marketing or Arts or equivalent certification from a reputable institute.
  • Must be between 24-30 years of age.
  • Preferred 1-2 years relevant experience in marketing
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and produce documented results
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, and a good command of English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and integrated social media platforms. Knowledge of SEO/SEM
  • Have well-developed interpersonal skills, amiable client approach, and must be well presented.
  • Ability to learn quickly and develop ideas, as well as being persistent
  • Creative, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
  • Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
  • An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents for what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated CV, and your current remuneration package to Rajeev@lightingsolutions.co.ke before close of business 31st July 2013.
 
Candidates currently working within the industry will be given preference. 


A competitive, incentive based package will be offered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.