Safaricom VAS Manager Job in Kenya

VAS Manager

RF: CBU_VM_Jan_2013
 

Reporting to the Head of Internet and Content, the position holder will be responsible for implementing approved VAS strategy to drive growth in revenue and delivering sustained usage of existing and new VAS products within Internet and Content Department. 

The job holder will also be responsible for the development and execution of activities to ensure growth, innovation, competitiveness and leadership of the specific VAS portfolio in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of forecasted revenue targets and growth in distinct usage of existing VAS services;
• Identification, development and commercialization of new revenue generating VAS in conjunction with the products team;
• Develop VAS marketing campaigns in liaison with Marketing communications and agency and execute the same via different media channels;
• Drive the positioning of VAS within the market place through strategic marketing and PR;
• Delivery of brand perception and loyalty amongst existing customers based on preference, ease of access and innovations to maximize customer experience with VAS;
• Drive the customization of VAS for key market segments and ensuring that commercial partners adhere to Safaricom standards on QoS and VAS service accessibility;
• Increase usage of VAS to address customer needs, service information, customer convenience and ease access by customers to the business;
• Develop and implement innovations that enable customers to derive more satisfaction from VAS;
• Create awareness on VAS support services and innovations.

Role requirements;

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or a business management discipline;
• 5 years hands on brand or product management in a highly competitive commercial environment;
• Technical Knowledge, skills or experience will be an added advantage;
• Innovative and creative;
• Strong communication skills;
• Team player and Customer focused;
• Strong experience in project and business management;
• Confident, intelligent and presentable
• Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Thursday the 7th January 2013.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke