Trade Marketing – Activation manager

Key Job Accountabilities
Salon Activations
Strategy and planning for salon activation in line with the brands strategy DARK&LOVELY and NICE&LOVELY.
Monitor Hair Technicians service to keep track of the effectiveness of training program and develop improvement action plans
Train the technical education teams on new modules, engage sales & marketing teams around education
Roadshow Management
Strategy and planning for roadshow activities in line with brand strategy
Ensure the coordination and animation of the road show team by:
Office support i.e. updating the team on administrative requirements
Validation of the Activations’ team expense reports
General
Prepare weekly updates & Monthly reports on all Activation Team activities : based on  KPI’s
Ensure that the activations team assets are well managed/maintained through regular service to avoid break downs.
Monitor budgets and expenditure:
Liaise with all internal departments involved, suppliers and distributors to coordinate the conception, production, delivery and installation of any kind of materials
Ensure compliance with technical and legal aspects regarding production norms
Be close to the field needs and trends
Impersonate and transmit brand values to the distribution
Keep an eye on competition and report qualitative feedback from the field
Develop and manage his/her teams. Ensure development of expertise and know-how
Build and maintain a network of consultants and artists in the beauty business
Background and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree/Masters in Business Related Course
3 – 4 Years’ Experience in Similar Role
Great Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Can Fluently Speak English and Kiswahili)
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint As the position entails statistical and financial reporting
Experience and competence in People Management/Leadership
Knowledge of Trends and Consumer Market of Kenya and East Africa
Creativity and Passion about Branding with Particular Interest in Activations
Agility, Can Do attitude and Entrepreneurial Mentality
Other Skills
Customer Centricity and Results Oriented, Networking, Prospecting, Public Speaking, Marketing Planning.