11 Marketing Communications jobs in Kenya
Marketing Communications Manager

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**Job Number** 25115902
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi, Chiromo Lane, Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Responsible for formulating and driving the marketing plan for property including and not limited to curating, executing high-impact entertainment, marketing, and promotional strategies across the property. This hands-on role involves creating dynamic guest experiences, driving revenue, and ensuring each outlet maintains a unique identity aligned with the hotel's overall brand. The incumbent must be highly creative, operationally strong, and deeply engaged in market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
Education and Experience
+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
+ 2 years' work experience in a similar role and fast paced environment required.
+ Proven track record excelling in delivering on marketing strategy.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Conducting Daily Marketing Activities that Achieve Department Goals**
+ Assists in hotel-wide coordination of rooms, food and beverage, spa, and other revenue centers' promotions.
+ Develops leisure marketing plan that addresses the distribution of rate offers, packages and programs designed to build occupancy.
+ Maintains, updates, and manages all web sites.
+ Coordinates offers and information for all publications and inserts with regard to brand loyalty reward mailings.
+ Proactively develops brochure and property collateral materials.
+ Participates in all property imaging work.
+ Uses and interprets all reporting necessary for sound marketing recommendations, including but not limited to DMA source market reports, past guest lists (utilizing leisure rate codes) and tracking.
+ Reviews and provides analysis on all website and email campaign tracking, for both individual property sites as well as corporate email campaign results and Marriott.com property reports.
+ Ensures consistent marketing message is communicated in all advertising and collateral efforts.
+ Manages marketing budget throughout the year.
+ Provides regular tracking/ROI and analysis of promotions and website/email campaigns, using industry averages for ROI calculation, and uses this knowledge in future planning.
+ Tracks return on investment (ROI) of all marketing initiatives, including online, direct mail and print advertising.
+ Keeps track of actual versus planned marketing budgets and provides input and recommendations as needed regarding reallocation of funding.
+ Ensures consistency in individual property's voice on all guest touchpoints and marketing communications, not only following corporate graphic standards, but also on behalf of the individual property.
**Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue**
+ Source and evaluates new marketing opportunities for the property.
+ Ensures property is represented on all quality internet sites that have the potential of providing and driving business.
+ Works closely with respective Convention Bureaus and Tourism bodies/players.
+ Uses and interprets all reporting necessary for sound marketing recommendations, including but not limited to DMA source market reports, past guest lists (utilizing leisure rate codes) and tracking.
+ Reviews and provides analysis on all website and email campaign tracking, for both individual property sites as well as corporate email campaign results and Marriott.com property reports.
+ Develops strategic marketing plan for property, includes group, leisure and local efforts.
+ Plans and supervises all photo shoots, developing shot list while keeping goals of property and brand image in mind.
**Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales & Marketing Opportunities**
+ Identifies and communicates with distribution channels that can sell distress inventory to drive property occupancy.
+ Provides all sales channels with creative and unique tools to assist in the sales and marketing of the property.
+ Acts as liaison between corporate office and hotel in rolling out programs and making sure that properties are taking advantage of all opportunities provided through corporate.
+ Works with media buyer to plan and execute advertising.
+ Assists property in developing promotions for various campaigns, keeping in mind strategy and goals of promotion as well as Look No Further prerequisites.
+ Assists property with materials, tracking/analysis and presentations to owners.
+ Acts on behalf of property with all vendors, exacting a balance between quality work and price, requesting estimates and approving all materials as needed.
**Additional Marketing Responsibilities**
+ Keeps detailed files and records on all matters relative to property's marketing materials (photo usage rights, vendor contracts, etc.).
+ Ensures that property is following all corporate marketing guidelines.
+ Reviews and approves all invoicing related to marketing.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.
Marketing Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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Location: Kakamega, Kenya br>Full-Time : Onsite
We’re Hiring a Strategic Marketing Leader! < r>
Are you a dynamic and results-driven marketing professional ready to take the lead in shaping brand strategies and driving business growth? Join our innovative and forward-thinking team as a Marketing Manager and play a key role in elevating our market presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
Lead and manage the marketing team, campaigns, and budgets.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategies.
Oversee content creation, digital marketing, and social media management.
Collaborate with sales and product teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns and assess ROI.
Manage external agencies, media partners, and vendors.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. < r>
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a marketing leadership role.
Strong knowledge of digital marketing, SEO/SEM, and analytics tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and data-driven approach.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
A vibrant and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Flexible work arrangements (where applicable).
Marketing Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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Location: Nakuru, Kenya br>Full-Time | On-site/Hybrid
We’re Hiring a Strategic Marketing Leader! < r>
Are you a dynamic and results-driven marketing professional ready to take the lead in shaping brand strategies and driving business growth? Join our innovative and forward-thinking team as a Marketing Manager and play a key role in elevating our market presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
Lead and manage the marketing team, campaigns, and budgets.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategies.
Oversee content creation, digital marketing, and social media management.
Collaborate with sales and product teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns and assess ROI.
Manage external agencies, media partners, and vendors.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. < r>
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a marketing leadership role.
Strong knowledge of digital marketing, SEO/SEM, and analytics tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and data-driven approach.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
A vibrant and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Flexible work arrangements (where applicable).
Integrated Communications Specialist
Posted 520 days ago
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Job Opportunity: Integrated Communications Specialist
Location: Kenya
About Us:
Our client, a multinational media group headquartered in South Africa and Dubai, is a leader in pay television and video entertainment.
Position: Integrated Communications Specialist
Reporting to: Public Relations Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Purpose of the Position: This is a position within the Public Relations & Corporate Affairs team with a dotted line to the marketing team where you are required to support the Public Relations Manager and related teams with traditional PR and digital content production, implementation and monitoring to increase brand awareness and improve integrated communication efforts.You will be part of a team of highly motivated, passionate individuals and will be expected to deliver to P&L impacting KPIs. You will be involved in supporting and facilitating PR campaign planning for traditional communications, digital platforms, development, and implementation within the market. The ideal candidate should be skilled in collaborative work and be able to effectively engage with the Marketing and Public Relations teams in the corporate office. This includes the ability to strategize, plan, implement, and report on campaigns and always-on projects that are closely aligned with the business objectives.The role also involves collaboration with the Public Relations team to support and coordinate efforts. The candidate should be able to facilitate synergistic initiatives as needed. This may include sharing information, resources, or insights to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving corporate goals. Coordination of media & PR agencies/houses and influencer partnerships are within your sphere and influence and supported by you. Key Performance Objectives • Improvement in content engagement, measured by time social media engagement.• Increase in content discovery, measured by traditional PR and relevant digital channels.• Monitor and improve online & digital content engagement and share of voice against competitors.• Coverage of content publicity (mentions and reach) on owned and earned digital platforms• Maintain positive feedback from media outlets and journalists.• Media & digital coverage publicity on earned media and digital platforms.• Monthly media coverage reports• Improvement in content engagement, measured by time social media engagement.• Extensive Collaboration with Digital, Content, Brand and On-air Teams.• Innovative, Tactical thinking and approach for effective and impactful media usage (PR, BTL, Social)• Standardised publishing plan and schedule across owned and earned digital platforms. Tasks • Plan, create and format engaging content to drive content discovery across traditional PR and digital channels – LinkedIn.• Develop a deep understanding of the target market and create relatable content for digital channels – listicles.• Utilize digital tools – Meltwater to measure brand engagement across both traditional PR and digital platforms.• Implement the full spectrum of communication tactics including pitching to news/sports/entertainment media, writing press releases, opinion editorials, coordinating press conferences, arranging editorial boards, coordinating special events, preparing editorial collateral materials, organizing media meet and greets and supporting internal communications in the business.• Provide regular reports on media coverage, content performance and audience engagement.• Support and enhance communications initiatives to improve PR efforts.• Build and sustain strong working relationship with customer facing colleagues.• Enhance awareness of our brands through new and emerging media (digital, online, social) and media relations.• Generate and oversee SEO and digital-first written material regarding our channels and products.• Implement communications activities.• Measure the success of organic digital PR through reports using analytics tools.• Coordinate flow of information and communication from traditional format to digital.• Perform website content updates and write news and blog posts designed to drive traffic, promote engagement, and support company objectives.• Maintain multi-platform distribution listsRequirements Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Marketing• A member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Experience • Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in Public Relations and or Digital Communications• Previous experience in working in a communications/PR agency/media house.• Proof of being published by leading media houses – TV/Print media.• Experience working in the broadcasting space would be advantageous.• Understanding of Communications trends• Ability to closely monitor timelines/deadlines Technical Competencies • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Digital Marketing communication skills (HTML, Content management systems, SEO)• Effectively read, write, edit, and proofread in English.• Work collaboratively to communicate with team members from diverse cultures and backgrounds.• Work in a high‐volume, fast‐paced environment and meet deadlines.• Be attentive to detail, learn new things quickly. • Remain abreast of emerging and changing Communication technologies and trends.• Be creative in both problem‐solving and idea‐generation. • Discern the essential from the non‐essential.• Visual design (graphic design and animations) and audio design for digital platforms advantageous Behavioral Competencies • Accountability• Teamwork• Agility• Delegation• Interpersonal Support• Perseverance• Motivating• Prioritisation• Analytical Thinking• Willingness to learnBe The First To Know
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