Market Development Officer at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose:

To support KAM consulting unit in the Business Information Services Section throughpromotion of Manufacturing Expos, Conferences and Seminars with expected outcomes as follows: -

KeyObjectives

• Delivery of Annual National and Regional Manufacturing Sector Exhibitions, Conferences, and seminars
• Increase brand visibility of events and effective engagement of members
• Timely delivery of the annual workplan objectives, activities, and targets

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and engage industries and relevant stakeholders to promote and increase consumption of locallymanufactured goods in Kenya
• Promote the Annual Kenya Manufacturing Summit and Expo (Changamka) to all stakeholders for supportand participation.
• Market and sell exhibition booths and attract sponsors for events such as Exhibitions/Trade Fairs,Conferences, and workshops
• Facilitate Business to Business cooperation during sectoral and national Exhibitions
• Raise the profile and Increase brand visibility of Changamka and other regional exhibitions
• Generate revenue through various revenue streams to achieve annual sales targets
• Effective Debt Collection to ensure all obligations are met.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive

Requirements and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Sales, Marketing or Business Development
• Event management and organizational skills
• Good planning and budgeting skills
• Good Selling and negotiation Skills
• Collaborator, keen attention to details and ability to multitask.
• 3 years of related experience is an added advantage