Job Title: Project Ambassador – Directories
Reports to: Product Manager – Directories
Subordinates: Yes
Start date: May, 2013
Work schedule: Full time
Work location: Nairobi
Major Purpose
- Coordinate and develop on the ground field data collection teams
- Execute data collection plan as per strategy
- Explain product and product objectives to potential merchants and users
- Keep, update and improve on inventory templates files
- Ensure accuracy of the data captured and added on the directory. This includes but is not limited to correct: Naming, Contacts, descriptions, images, Locations and other relevant variables
- Work with Project Manager – Directories in the identification of merchants and other items that would be ideal for specific marketing campaigns
- Closing sales leads especially for merchants that we would like to upsell or cross-sell
- Identify potential areas where merchants could do with some help
- Take over any duties assigned
Working Relationships (Internally & Externally)
- Technical department to fix bugs, implement new features and ensure smooth running of the platform
- Project Manager – Directories – Coordination and collaboration in the execution of day to day tasks
- Head of Sales – Merchant identification, qualification and approval
- Marketing team for SEO & SEM optimization
- Customer Service to ensure customer satisfaction and effective social marketing
Qualification and Experience
- Natural Sales Ability
- Attention to detail is critical and a self-starter approach is essential
- Team player, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and very comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, via written and oral formats, to all levels of the organization
- Prior experience in marketing and on the ground marketing activations
- B.A. or B.S.; undergraduate business program a plus
Personal and Managerial Attributes
- Smart, creative and innovative
- Honest and strong work ethics and integrity
- Self-disciplined, able to work to deadlines
- Well-organized; can multi-task
- Excellent time-management skills
In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to recruit@ringier.co.ke
Deadline for applications is 1st May 2013