Sales and Marketing Officer at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for development and delivery of high quality, relevant and targeted training programs that will raise competency levels in industry to improve competitiveness and productivity across all industrial sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following: -
• Support development of targeted training programs and other industry forums organized by the Manufacturing Academy
• Support delivery of services to members through selling and administrative activities of the Manufacturing Academy to increase uptake by members and revenue generation
• Assist in preparation and implementation of seminars and workshops for member engagement including training needs assessment, conceptualization and marketing of the same.
• Conduct evaluation analysis and prepare feedback reports for all Academy programs
• Development, selling and follow up of in-house and open house-training proposals
• Reviewing of training reports after each training program for internal approvals and before payment to service providers
• Maintaining existing relations with external service providers to offer high quality demand driven services on behalf of the Academy
• Effective member support on training related enquires e.g., NITA reimbursement process for Academy trainings
• Periodic reports to Head KAM C on the Academy’s progress

Person Specification and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing or business development or Advertising, or communications all with a bias in sales.
• At least Seven (7) years’ experience working in sales and marketing, business development practice, events, or brand management withina similar busy industry.
• Hold professional qualification in sales and marketing. Being a member of a professional body shall be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of sales & marketing best practice and an eye for creative marketing opportunities