Monday, April 29, 2013

Marketing Manager Urgently Needed in Kenya

Marketing Manager Urgently Needed

Job Description, Skills, and Qualities

Daily tasks and duties will depend on the company size, structure and industry sector but may include:

  • monitoring and analyzing market trends
  • studying competitors' products and services
  • exploring ways of improving existing products and services, and increasing profitability
  • identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them
  • preparing and managing marketing plans and budgets
  • managing the production of promotional material
  • liaising with other internal departments such as sales and distribution
  • producing reports to monitor results
  • presenting findings and suggestions to company directors or other senior managers
  • travelling to trade shows, conferences and sales meetings
  • supporting and managing a marketing team.

As with many jobs with tight deadlines, they may be expected to work long hours at certain times to ensure that targets are met.

Skills and Personal Qualities

A Marketing Manager should:

  • have knowledge of a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts
  • be an excellent communicator
  • be able to respond well to pressure
  • think creatively
  • work well in a team and with a wide range of people
  • be organised and methodical
  • be proactive and able to take the initiative
  • be able to motivate and inspire a team
  • be well presented with a professional manner
  • be persuasive and diplomatic
  • have a good business awareness
  • be able to work within a budget.

Interests

It is important to be interested in:

  • what motivates people
  • The industry sector to be marketed.

Email CV to MRiona165@gmail.com stating Marketing Manager Position before 03May 2013