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Marketing and Communication Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya 2019

Career Employment Marketing and Communication Manager Nairobi Kenya May 2019

Job Title: Marketing and Communication Manager

Industry: IT

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Our client is a leading IT company who seek to hire a well experienced and innovative Marketing and Communication Manager.

He/She will be tasked with the development and implementation of the company’s integrated marketing strategy to effectively promote the brand and the business.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and driving an innovative marketing and communications plan as an integral part of the overall strategy.


• Undertake strategic communications audit and develop communication strategies for engaging both internal and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance.


• Prepare key corporate communications documentation, strategic documents and annual report.


• Work cross-functionally to support the activities of the Board and Management including media releases and opportunities, speech writing and development of presentation slides or other communication tools.


• Work closely with the OEM’s and Head of Business’ to build, use, and execute the partner marketing plans.


• Keep a watching brief on and make recommendations with regards to brand development.


• Provide content, production and design advice for all marketing publications and collateral including, as required, developing new publications and other collateral opportunities to assist in achieving targets.


• Manage external suppliers e.g. the communications agency and e.g. branding / production companies and research agencies.


• Develop and execute media strategy


• Research, strategize and proactively find media opportunities in both national and international media


• Develop and manage networking and engagement programmes to enhance the company’s relationship with stakeholders.


• Ensure the systematic collection, review and analysis of market information to identify competitor tactics, market trends, new opportunities and challenges.


• Help shape key company’s events to target audiences which exemplify and communicate brand values.


• Contribute to the development of the marketing and communications budget


• Actively manage the expenditure budget formulation for the marketing and communications function and monitor actual spend against budget within the overall operating budget.


• Work with the Management team and others to ensure maximum value is achieved in return for the revenue on marketing and communications


• Monitor and report on the evaluation of marketing and communications initiatives.


• Maintain and circulate marketing effectiveness analysis


• Provide operational and analytical reports as required, including Board reports

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communications or Business Administration. Master’s degree in Marketing / Communication is preferred.


• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.


• Knowledge and understanding of media, including social media.


• Experience in the management, promotion and delivery of corporate communication, strategic and operational activities.


• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and creating content that engages, informs and motivates.


• Self-starter, able to work independently and take decisions autonomously


• Strong organization and time management skills.


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.


• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with both high level management and directors as well as clients.


• Exceptional relationship management skills


• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Copy writing and editing skills, including experience in writing publications, newsletters and online content.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Marketing & Communication Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday, 17th May 2019

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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