Kenya Commercial Bank Brand Manager, Communications & Sponsorship Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Brand Manager, Communications & Sponsorship

Job Ref: MKT 02/2012

The Position:

Reporting to the Advertising and Communications Manager, the role supports development/ conceptualization of key communication messages across the region, as well as management of sponsorships and agencies to ensure quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the quality of concepts and ideation for marketing campaigns for all brands across the region including NPDs.
• Manage negotiated relationships with the creative & media agencies to deliver quality and leverage the entire spend.
• They will also support regional synergies in this area where possible with the BM International.
• Negotiate, manage and execute all KCB sponsorships – rally, golf, camel derby, athletics, sports teams etc
• Ensure digital communication reflects brand architecture and excellence in terms of relevant tools.
• Effectively leverage research trackers to drive concept & idea generation for communication.
• Support Corporate Relations for Foundation activities to drive single minded messaging so as to define the Foundation positioning in consumers hearts and minds.

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Kenya Commercial Bank Brand Manager job vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Brand Manager, Communications & Sponsorship

Job Ref: MKT 02/2012

The Position:

Reporting to the Advertising and Communications Manager, the role supports development/ conceptualization of key communication messages across the region, as well as management of sponsorships and agencies to ensure quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the quality of concepts and ideation for marketing campaigns for all brands across the region including NPDs.
• Manage negotiated relationships with the creative & media agencies to deliver quality and leverage the entire spend.
• They will also support regional synergies in this area where possible with the BM International.
• Negotiate, manage and execute all KCB sponsorships – rally, golf, camel derby, athletics, sports teams etc
• Ensure digital communication reflects brand architecture and excellence in terms of relevant tools.

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Brand Manager Kenya Vacancy.

Our client is a leading Multinational FMCG manufacturer of the world’s leading foods, home and per-sonal care products. They are looking to recruit SEVERAL Assistant Brand Managers. The purpose of the Assistant Brand Manager role is to support the Brand Building Manager in the development of the national brand marketing plan within the category plan guidelines, to meet company goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brand Vision Plan
• Supporting the Brand Building Manager in translation of the brand vision plan into the brand marketing plan.
Brand Marketing Plan Development and Deployment
• Assisting in the execution of the integrated activity schedule, ensuring consistency with brand key vision and brand vision plan including communication strategy.
• Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health by constantly evaluating
performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable ob-
jectives.

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KBC Assistant Brand Manager Job Vacancy Kenya.

Brand job Vacancies In Kenya. Assistant Brand Manager (Regional Radio Stations)
Ref: HR/MKT 03/2011 SS Level: BE 5

Qualifications

The Role

The person will be responsible for the development and management of a set of brands with the main aim of achieving and maintaining leadership position in their respective market segments.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Prepare and implement annual brand plans to achieve set targets.

* Ensure brand profitability is achieved through optimal management of resources.
* Collect, analyze & prepare brand reports and conduct competitive market analysis.
* Develop and implement brand communication strategies.
* Liaise with external agencies in developing and implementing brand strategies.
* Identify and initiate brand improvements to meet changing market needs
* New product development.

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Manager National Branding Job in Kenya

The Board, which is mandated to manage the county's image both locally and internationally, wishes to strengthen its marketing team by hiring valued talent to fill the job position below:-

Job: Manager National Branding

Vacancies: 1 Position

Job Ref: BKB/HR/MNB/03/09-2011

Reporting to the Director Marketing, the Manager National Branding will be responsible for managing the key pillars of the Kenya country brand namely; citizens, culture, tourism, public service, towns and cities.

The position holder will advise the Board on how it can leverage on public goodwill to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a choice destination for trade, tourism and FDI.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The job holder will;

• Identify and prioritize Kenya's marketing and branding needs;
• Develop both short and long term branding strategies to address the identified needs
• Co-ordinate various marketing initiatives for Kenya in partnership with government agencies, the private sector, and key stakeholders in areas of investment, tourism, culture, national heritage, sports, trade and diplomacy, among others;
• Develop, review and implement guidelines to drive brand consistency across key towns and cities and the entire public service;
• Develop and implement strategies to promote a collective National identity in order to enhance National Pride, Patriotism, and Social Cohesion;
• Support the interface between the various departments in order to enhance internal efficiency;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option), or Business Management or any other marketing related degree from a recognized university;
• A postgraduate degree or professional diploma in management, branding, economics or a related field, will be an added advantage;
• Minimum seven (7) years' experience; three (3) of which should be in brand management within a large organization, either in the public or private sector;
• Hands on experience in service branding is a key requirement for this position.

Key competencies:

• Be of high integrity, strategic thinking and good analytical skills
• Excellence in report writing; good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with advertising agencies
• Demonstrate ability to lead and influence project teams.

If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the relevant criteria for the above position, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and day time contacts and attach copies of your professional and academic certificates and any other testimonials.

Quote the position and reference number on the application letter and envelop.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

The successful candidate will work on permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance of the roles and responsibilities.

NB: All applications must be sent to the address below not later than 11th October, 2011.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Brand Kenya Board, NHIF Building 4th Floor,
Upper Hill, Nairobi
P.O Box 40500 -00100

Tel: +254 2 271 5236/7

www.brandkenya.go.ke

Please note that any form of canvassing for the above position will lead to automatic disqualification.

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