Sales & Marketing Officer at Cytonn Investments

The holder of this role will be responsible for planning and implementing marketing and product development programs, both short and long term, targeted towards existing and new markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for Cytonn Towers
• Serve as a representative of Cytonn Towers at conferences, events, trade shows and other industry functions
• Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail
• Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities
• Develop and manage sales/marketing operating budgets
• Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share
• Direct market channel development activities and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals
• Guide in preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management
• Coordinate liaison between sales department and other sales related units
• Analyse and control expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements 

• KCSE grade B+ and above
• A second class upper division bachelors degree from a reputable institution
• Over 12 years relevant sales experience in real estate and financial products
• Leadership skills to successfully supervise and develop a team of direct reports
• Client focus
• Results driven
• Proven professional history of achieving impressive sales results
• Must have broad market knowledge and ethical negotiating skills
• Presentable and with good command of the English language
• Willingness to stay highly informed about the market and any potential changes
• Analytical mind with strong math skills and keen business sense