LG Electronics Assistant Manager Marketing & Corporate Communication and Digital Marketing Manager Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

LG Electronics Africa Logistics FZE (LGEEF) with its HQ in Seoul, South Korea is growing heavily and is looking for the best people in the industry.

We are looking for personnel with the energy and commitment to develop and grow in a dynamic organization.

Assistant Manager Marketing & Corporate Communication

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Grade: G1

Working Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities

Managing and controlling marketing budgets to ensure marketing objectives are met and any deviation corrected and reported
Planning, management and controlling of marketing budgets, activities execution monitoring, redirecting and measurement
Assisting in developing, communicating and implement marketing objectives, strategies, and plans in support of the strategic business plan leveraging on all elements of the marketing mix
Assist in managing brand identity and give lead guidance to achieve and maintain annual set targets for brand awareness, preference and TOM
Assist in giving creative guidance on ATL/BTL approach while monitoring and ensuring conformity with brand guidelines. Lead local customization of global ATL/BTL campaigns within the context of local markets while maintaining the initial global objective of the campaign
Assist in leading marketing research and market intelligence to provide leadership in product launch, positioning, pricing and trade promotions
Assist in aligning business units objectives with sales channels targets across all product portfolios to grow market share and sustain brand leadership
Assist in managing external corporate communications, sponsorships and CSR initiatives to enhance brand equity

Qualifications & need competence:

Masters degree in a marketing field or strategic management
Strategic marketing skills
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Brand management experience
Local creative experience
PR & corporate communication experience
Financial acuity

Other General Skills and Experience

At least 3 years Marketing experience with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and good command of English Language.
Ability to strategically think and make independent decisions.
A team player with good understanding of marketing concepts.

Digital Marketing Manager

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Grade: G1

Working Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to the Marketing Manager this person will be responsible for streamlining LG’s Brand & Communication Strategy through Digital Marketing across LGEEF countries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Website maintenance

2. Project Supervision & Development

a. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) project

b. Arabic B2C web portal

c. Development of innovative ideas for ‘Win big with LG’ campaign to spark interest in young generation and create a future pool for loyal consumers

d. Banner Campaigns for product launch and other offline marketing activities

3. Work Closely with procurement team for the selection of vendors for digital marketing activities

4. Communicate with digital media agencies for online activities

5. Online Customer queries

6. Sending eNewsletter (for online events and product updates)

7. Coordinate with HQ/LG CNS team for production and maintenance of web portal

8. Overall responsibility of Digital marketing activities and Coordinate with all departments

9. Digital marketing in-charge for all offline campaigns

10. Upgrade skills through online/offline courses available.

11. Develop & Coach team member for digital media assigned to the department.

Qualifications & Experience

Over 8 years of Digital marketing experience
Understanding different areas of digital marketing
Designing/development of websites
Maintenance (correction of errors, development of creatives, uploading of contents, modification) of web portal
Negotiating skills with agencies/vendors
Interpersonal skills to deal with different levels of business units
Supervisory skills to manage and coach subordinates.
Graphic Designing Tools
Adobe CS Collection: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Fire Works
AutoCAD2007
Web Designing Tools
Html
Dhtml
JavaScript
Website designing & Maintenance
Developing Banner Creatives
Maintenance (correction of errors, uploading of contents, editing of contents) of web portal
Designing & Editing Tools
Adobe CS Collection: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, In Design, Fireworks, After Effects, Premiere
Web Designing Tools
Dreamweaver
HTML
Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Remuneration: Attractive package will be offered to successful applicant commensurate with their demonstrated skills and abilities.

Interested individuals should forward their application with three references indicating their experience and suitability to: Chadwick.safu@lge.com on or before 9th September 2011.

Short listing will be done on a continuous basis and only successful candidates will be invited for an interview.