Tuesday, April 24, 2012

MARKETING OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Our client is a medium sized firm dealing with advertising, branding, and promotional materials.

A job vacancy exists for a mature marketing officer reporting to the managing director.

Main Purpose of the Job

This role is responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an in-depth understanding of client business drivers, and manages the sales process to a successful conclusion.

The holder should be willing to travel extensively and handle the pressure of meeting sales targets

Main Responsibilities

Sales

•To be able to conduct own initial product and sales presentations, detailed proposal documents, ensuring that the company’s products are matched to the identified clients needs;
•To listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale;

•To negotiate the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
•To cold call to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
•To represent Company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
•Delivery of set volume and revenue targets
•Provide management with regular market intelligence on competitor activities and overall demand patterns
•Prepare weekly, monthly and annual sales plans
•Analyze sales trends and variances and advise management on appropriate strategies and actions to enable the company meet its objectives

Customer Service
•Identification of customer needs and solving of customers problems – customer care
•Establishes and ensures maintenance of good relations with stakeholders both in internally and in the market
•To speak positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues

Required Qualifications

•Degree level, diploma or equivalent education or experience.
•Experience in the promotional or advertising industry with proven track record of significantly exceeding targets and expectations
•Key Account management experience
•Proven ability in closing business to business deals
•Demonstrable self sufficiency, sales leadership, entrepreneurial relationship and business development.
•Valid Driving license
•Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
•Good verbal and written communication skills
•Team player
•Able to work with minimal supervision
•Sound Commercial awareness
•Flexible and good planning and organization skills
•Good time management skills
•Integrity
Salary: KShs 30,000 plus commissions

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

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