Our client Hotpoint Appliances Ltd has been around since 1984 and distributes some of the leading global brand such as LG Electronics, Westpoint, Ariston and Kenwood.
The company is quickly expanding its operations throughout Kenya and is now one of the region’s largest retailers and wholesalers of consumer electronics and entertainment products.
Key Purpose: The Assistant Product Manager will support the Product Manager in improving an existing product’s marketing campaigns including market research and execution of marketing activities.
Responsibilities
Check on stock positioning and levels comparing to competition
Analyze displays and recommend improvements
Check on competitor activities and compile reports on the same;
Ensuring promotions are implemented and special displays created
Following up on any issues raised in marketing meetings with action plan and completion deadlines
Ensuring full product knowledge of category
Creating and updating training materials; assisting in conducting regular product trainings
Assisting in coordination of any events/exhibitions
Gathering competitor product information and compiling detailed comparisons; maintain a database of all competitor marketing activities and communication.
Analyzing distribution channel sales data and providing detailed reports on the same
Advice the sales team on stock situations as and when required.
Assisting in Design and production of marketing materials (POP, Ads, posters, Catalogues etc.)
Keeping a master copy of all marketing activities including scans of materials and invoices.
Keeping track of all marketing proposals received
Answer any queries from the dealers on phone; respond to prospective clients by sending quotations;
Follow up on any service issues from dealers
Ensuring website listing of products is active and accurate; social marketing for relevant product category
The position will suit an individual with:
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Over 3 years experience in sales; previous experience in a product management role is an added advantage
Excellent leadership skills
Organizational, research and time-management skills
Technology savvy
Business acumen
How to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to reach on or before Friday 20th November 2015
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.