June 2016 Jobs at Logistics Company Marketing Assistant in Kenya
Employment Vacancy : Marketing Assistant Job in Kenya June 2016
Career opportunity : New Vacancies at Logistics Company in Kenya June 2016
Our client, a well-known company in the logistics industry in Kenya is looking for an experienced, results-oriented and energetic individual for the following position:
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Job Summary: The job holder shall be responsible for supporting marketing operations in the Company by compiling, formatting, and reporting information and materials and assisting the marketing function in the development and execution of customer and partner communication programs.
Main Duties
The following duties and responsibilities are attributed to this position:
- Assembling consumer rating reports by compiling, consolidating, formatting, and summarizing information, graphs, and presentations
- Developing and updating competitor databases by inputting data from field sales; compiling, consolidating, formatting, and summarizing information, graphs, and presentations; distributing reports; compiling account and competitor analyses
- Assisting in the acquisition, analysis and utilization of customer lists
- Producing pricing schedules by verifying rates, charges, and allowances
- Supporting business development activities by assembling quotations, proposals, videos, slide shows Preparing mailers and brochures by formatting content and graphics; arranging printing and internet packages
- Assisting with development and implementation of market segmentation
- Providing marketing tracking and research information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Helping to drive online traffic with web-related campaigns
- Communicating with clients
- Supporting customer communication and logistics for events, mailings and related activities via telephone and email
- Assisting with the implementation of marketing programs and marketing initiatives e.g. writing and designing marketing materials which include but are not limited to articles, presentations, brochures, press releases, and monthly company newsletters
- Helping with website organization and updates
- Reporting on visitor numbers and digital platforms
- Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Business Degree from a recognized institution
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing/equivalent from a recognized institution
Skills & Work Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience; experience in Clearing and Forwarding or the Oil and Gas Industry is a definite advantage
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge of the Transport and Warehousing Industry
- Technical knowledge in Logistics
- Demonstrable Accounting/Finance/Numerical aptitude is desired
- Advanced skills in research, reporting, communication (written and oral), statistical and other analysis, organization and data entry
- Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment
- Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment
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