MARKETING SERVICES MANAGER
Reference Number wo/ECA/MRKT/12-08-11/02
Job Title: Marketing Services Manager
Location: Kenya
Reporting to: Head of Trade Marketing & Distribution, Kenya
Requisition Number: 1
Response Deadline: 30/9/2011
Requirement Overview:
The jobholder is a member of the Trade Marketing & Distribution department, which is responsible for
the development and implementation of the Route to Market strategy. This includes the management of
product availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and customer pricing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of trade programmes in line with Trade Marketing & Distribution strategy
• Ensure that the distribution system is effective and efficient to meet business objectives (Route to
Market Optimization).
• Oversee the management and coordination of marketing services processes and efficiency
improvement initiatives to support the delivery of key organizational objectives
• Propose goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and track ongoing results
• Ensure objectives are achieved for the trade channels as well as manage budget for trade and
brand programmes
• Support Area Managers in developing trade programmes to meet objectives set for the trade
channels.
• Gather/ generate innovative ideas related to distribution activities and the distribution
organization
Skills & Experience:
• Ideally, not less than six years' experience in tobacco or a similar FMCG category
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, external suppliers and commercial
partners
• Well versed in Trade Marketing, Customer Engagement, Account Management, Trade
Programme Development, Effective Communication and Presentation, Selling, Negotiation and
Influencing
• Willing to travel and be relocated anywhere in Kenya
• In possession of a valid and clean Driving License
Education:
Degree in any Business Related Field
Equity statement:
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
General:
The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful
candidate.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.bateqa.drm-za.com/scb/details_Page.asp?ProductID=1787