Job Vacancy – Marketing Director
Our client is a marketing company that delivers 360-degree marketing solutions. They are seeking to recruit a highly qualified professional to fill in the following position in their fast paced Nairobi office:
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Reporting to the Group CEO and Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the CEO in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth of the functions and/or business units mentioned above.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board
• Developing, coordinating, and overseeing programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist departments in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities
• Developing short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate the performance of all Retail Synergy client accounts
• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by the management and other employees
• Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the board of significant changes
• Maintaining the operational performance of the company
• Assuming full accountability to the board for all company operations and monitoring the actions of the functional board of directors
• Representing the company to major customers and professional associations
• Building and maintaining an effective executive team
• Selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating management personnel, providing or coordinating management staff development, working with employees to correct deficiencies, implementing discipline and termination procedures
• Managing and controlling business expenditure
Key Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Business Management with a Marketing, PR, Communication bias or any other relevant discipline
• Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management role; at least 2 years of Business Development experience
• Proven business development skills and exceptional leadership skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office: including thorough knowledge of MS Excel worksheets and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Strong marketing skills and a broad network within the specific industry
• Should have presence of mind and quick decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Must have an instinct for business and management
• Experienced at preparing, presenting, and forecasting for future projects
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading MARKETING DIRECTOR by Tuesday 6th December 2022 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees.
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