Brand Executive

Division: Marketing
Department: Marketing
Section / Unit: Marketing
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Work station: Head Office
Direct Reports: N/A
Indirect Reports: N/A
 
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Brand Executive’s responsibility is to develop Marketing Strategy, initiate implementation of action plan, monitor effectiveness of actions and drive achievement of target of brand in charge, and in total of TKEN by creating synergy among brands and initiating national marketing activities together with the Marketing Manager to realize better/ideal brand position in the market.
 
3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
 
Strategic

Initiating the development and implementation of marketing strategies and plans for Toyota Kenya brands (Toyota, Hino, Suzuki, Yamaha) and After Sales together with the respective teams in line with the overall strategic objectives of the company to facilitate achievement of marketing and business objectives for the brands.
Initiate implementation of brand surveys as well as market intelligence and feedback to ensure timely availability of information critical for the development of respective brand strategies.
Provide direct oversight and supervision for marketing and promotional activities – ATL, BTL, TTL and other forms of marketing initiatives to maintain consistency in branding as well as meet high quality standards and delivery within acceptable timelines.
Optimal on boarding, planning, supervision and management of Marketing Agency partners to deliver KPI’s as well as timely turnaround.
Develop, initiate and execute strategic marketing and business partnerships to support the brands based on segmentation, financing, route to market etc.
Initiate channel and segment marketing strategies/activities to enhance the awareness of the brands in charge for increased leads and sales.
Develop and implement an evaluation framework for reporting on the return on investment for the various marketing initiatives undertaken by TKEN to ensure timely adjustments on marketing strategy are done for maximum impact.

Overall KPI’s

Development of Brand Marketing Plans
Execution of marketing activities planned vs actual
Market share, penetration and growth

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business, Communication, Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
Holder of professional marketing qualifications.
Proven marketing experience in identifying target audiences, creatively devising and leading cross channel marketing campaigns.

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

Minimum 5 years of Consumer Marketing experience.
Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills; ability to plan for, carry out and provide support for multiple projects with minimal supervision.

5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
 
Internal Customers

All related 3S + Corporate Teams in TKEN
Brand Leads (Toyota, Hino, Suzuki, Yamaha)
Network

External Customers

Marketing Agencies (Creative, Digital, PR)
Media Partners
Banks
Other partners or suppliers for marketing initiatives and sponsorships
Customers

6. COMPETENCIES
 
Technical

Brand awareness – a clear understanding of brands and the marketing mix
Self-starter, goal oriented with the ability of strategic development and implementation
Good analytical skills

Functional

Creative and innovative thinking
Report writing & presentation skills
Project & relationship management

Behavioural

Strategic agility

If you meet the requirements, kindly forward your application enclosing a detailed word version of your curriculum vitae together with a cover letter by 12th February 2021 to applications.applications@toyotakenya.com. Please indicate Brand Executive as the header of your email. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Apply via :

applications.applications@toyotakenya.com