Brand Manager – Nairobi

Our client, a Multinational FMCG Company is looking for a Brand Manager, for their offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will manage and control the consistent profitable growth of a particular portfolio, guiding the category long term strategy and ensure yearly plans are developed, implemented and achieved both in Kenya and Export countries.

Key Responsibilities;

• Growth of brand equity.
• Creative approach to developing and enhancing consumer values.
• Develop communication objectives and advertising ideas.
• Generate the demand (pull) while the sales function satisfies the supply (push).
• Development of sound pricing structures and optimises category financials.
• Innovate for the future.
• Keep abreast of global trends and new developments in marketing management.
• Implement approved marketing plans based on marketing conditions, strategy and ROI.

Qualifications;

• Must have a University Degree in Business Administration or similar.
• MBA is an advantage.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in an FMCG Environment and Brand Management.
• In depth understanding of business processes and principles.
• Understanding of sales & marketing fundamentals.
• Understandings of marketing trends and anticipate them.
• Project management skills.
• Basic financial skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150, 000 - 170,000/= (Approx. 1,500 - 1,700 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 30th January 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1ZWnzI3

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

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Categories: FMCG, MARKETING