5 Job Vacancies at Keroche Breweries Kenya for Brand Managers 2015
Keroche Breweries is seeking to fill the following positions to support the Company’s quest to become Kenya’s leading brewery and manufacturer of Quality Beverage Products.
The Company: Keroche Breweries is a Leading Brewer and a “PROUDLY KENYAN OWNED COMPANY” brewing natural and sugar free, high quality drinks that include Summit Lager, Summit Malt, Viena Ice, Crescent Vodka, and Valley Wines (Red and White).
Keroche Breweries embraces a strong entrepreneurial spirit and is very passionate about building quality brands.
Position: IDEALLY you have a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) background with over 3 (three) years experience. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a Company that is inspirational and transformative.
Brand Managers
(5 Vacancies)
The Brand Managers will be responsible for developing and creating visibility for the Company’s Brand Products.
- A minimum University degree, preferably in business administration with a concentration in Marketing with 3 years of related experience.
- A good researcher with analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
- Experience applying marketing principles including product design, promotion, pricing, merchandising, advertising, and market research.
- Exposure to; and knowledge of broadcast media/production, consumer/retailer promotions, budget and agency management, and knowledge of the print production processes.
- Strong research and analytical skills including ability to budget, provide sound financial analysis, statistical/probability analysis, sales analysis and forecast ability on trends and challenges.
- Strong organizational skills, strong time management skills and a willingness to listen, think creatively and innovate.
- Knowledge of several software productivity packages including, Microsoft Office, Projects, Power Point.
The Roles will include:
In conjunction with the Marketing Director, the Brand Managers will participate in the development, growth and management of brands.
Other responsibilities will include:-
- Assist in strategic marketing planning; Annual Business/Brand plan(s) development and new product development for the portfolio.
- Develop individual Brand Marketing Plans and participate in the annual budgeting process including sales and profit forecasting, and management of the Marketing budget.
- Work with leading advertising and communication agencies to develop, manage, and implement consumer communication programs including advertising programs, promotions, sponsorship programs, public relations initiatives, for all assigned brands.
- Work with media agencies to develop media plans for assigned brands, track media activity, traffic media, and evaluate media effectiveness.
- Develop/implement new product development including design and pricing.
- Identify & manage and coordinate proactive research for all assigned brands.
- Work with sales and distribution areas to develop brand specific channel strategies that will include maintaining or developing new merchandising programs or options.
- Develop, prepare, present, and maintain accurate, and timely sales and market analysis reports as required by Keroche reporting systems.
- Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams in Marketing and Brand Management projects including new product launches.
- Ownership of brand consumer spend
If you meet our requirements and are interested in this position, please send a cover letter with the subject line BRAND MANAGER and a resume on or before 31st March 2015 quoting three referees and your expected remuneration to:
The Human Resources Manager
Keroche Breweries Ltd.
vacancies@kerochebreweries.com
Keroche Breweries Ltd.
vacancies@kerochebreweries.com
Keroche Breweries is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.