Kenya Association of Manufacturers is the representative organisation for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya. Established in 1959 as a private sector body, KAM has evolved into a dynamic, vibrant, credible and respected business association that unites industrialists and offers a common voice for businesses. KAM provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue and understanding with the Government by representing the views and concerns of its members to the relevant authorities. In pursuit of its core mandate of policy advocacy, KAM promotes trade and investment, upholds standards, encourages the formulation, enactment and administration of sound policies that facilitate a competitive business environment and reduce the cost of doing business. In 2009, KAM unveiled a new corporate image as it observed 50 years since its establishment. Mission To promote competitive and sustainable local manufacturing. Vision To be a World-class BMO that effectively delivers services to its members Goal To transform KAM into a sustainable member-focused association delivering relevant, quality, timely and effective services to its members Values KAM has 6 values that are the key drivers of its corporate culture.
Reporting to:
Head of KAM Consulting Location: Nairobi Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Job Purpose: To Support the KAM C Unit by providing leadership in; business development, export market development and promotion, KAM Consulting products and services development, marketing and sales of KAM C products and services, delivery of KAM C services to members and generation of revenue for KAM sustainability.
Key objectives
- Marketing of KAM Consulting products and services
- Develop and Sale new innovative products to generate new revenue streams
- Support Execution of KAM Consulting Flagship Events
- Support development and roll out of publicity and communication plans for the team
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee and champion export market development and promotion for the KAM members and the industry
- Coordinate marketing of the KAM consulting products and services to support delivery of the unit workplan in line with communication department.
- Coordinate content generation for different communication and publicity campaigns and media channels to
- increase brand visibility of KAM Consulting products and service offerings.
- Coordinate market research on member interest, emerging industry trends and market competition in the consultancy and training sector.
- Support sales pipeline development to increase lead generation and customer acquisition unit,
- Support development and commercialization of new products to generate new revenue streams in the unit;
- Support execution of flagship events in the unit such as exhibitions and award schemes,
- Perform coordination and supervisory functions to the Business Information and Market development section initiatives at KAM for the benefit of the industry and other target sectors;
- Support KAM fund raising initiatives for sustainability of KAM Consulting unit;
- Improve quality of information held by KAM towards commercialization activities
- Deputize the Unit Head in implementing the KAM Consulting initiatives to ensure all KAM C functions remain viable revenue centers,
- Perform any other duty assigned by the Chief Executive.
Person Specification /Requirements:
- Degree in Marketing/Education /Business Administration
- A masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
- A professional qualification in Marketing, affiliation to a professional body is added advantage
- Over 7years experience in Marketing and business development practice, 5 of these middle level management with a reputable organization operating in a comparable sector.
- Stakeholder management skills
- Event management experience
- Good knowledge of the manufacturing industry.
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