POST:Marketing Co-ordinator

Category: Sales & Marketing Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	An innovative, socially conscious solar company is looking for a Marketing Co-ordinator of Solar energy products to Businesses and local communities. The Marketing Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing and effectively implementing marketing launches and plans. The Marketing Co-ordinator’s main role will include marketing our products by implementing marketing and advertising campaigns, writing promotional literature, market research, dealing with press interest and planning future marketing strategies for product launches within local communities and other events.
Description:	• Doing market research • Writing promotional literature and drawing up marketing programmes • Planning and Implementing successful marketing and advertising campaigns • Liaising with local media for advertisements, product launches and media briefings. • Organisational Involvement SmartSolar
Requirements:	• Bachelors Degree in Sales and marketing • A minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing and sales • previous experience in media buying and in particular radio • previous experience in developing radio campaigns • strong understanding of rural population • understanding of vernacular radios • understanding of public relations • Excellent ability to build strong community and business relationships • Strong verbal references are required from a minimum of 2 past employers and supervisors • Preference will be given to someone that has graphic design skills and experience using photoshop. • Must have a drivers license and be willing to drive around Kenya • Excellent administrative and organizational skills. • High ethical standards and transparent communication • Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment. • Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion. • Ability to work independently and as a team member

Job ID:	32056
Job Ref:	MCBM0210WM
Date Posted:	24 February 2010
Closing Date:	14 March 2010
Contact Info:	Smart Solar (K) Limited Smart Solar (K) Limited Web Address : http://www.barefootpower.com