MARKETING COMMUNICATION OFFICERS AT Equity Bank

MARKETING COMMUNICATION OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS)

Role profile:

Reporting to the General Manager Communication, the role holders will be responsible for supporting various business functions of the bank with advertising and communications requirements by managing agency relations, advertising, media planning, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the creative agency, and assigned business functions, coordinate the creation of 360 degrees advertising and communication campaigns

• Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of corporate events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities
• Negotiate with suppliers for best possible value for investments
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships and promotions in close consultation with various business functions and in line with business goals and support business functions in such events by availing necessary materials required and advice

• Manage vendor contracts; exercise diligence in tracking expenses to meet expense/ budget goals
• Monitor vendor performance by ensuring alignment with market value for services rendered


• Interface with all Equity Bank teams and offices to optimize events and associated campaign’s effectiveness
• Manage promotional items for the company

• Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Advertising, Marketing, Communication or a Business related field

• Professional training in Advertising, Communications, Public Relations and Event Management
• Over 3 years relevant experience in marketing or event management in a large media organization or in communication function in an established organization

Desired Skills and Ability

• Excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical ability

• Able to work well with minimum supervision

• Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Team player and ability to maintain good relations with vendors
• Good negotiation skills

• Computer proficiency

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae quoting the job you are applying for on the subject of the email by Friday, 26th June 2015.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.