Africa Posts - .geographical media - RSShttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/posts/topic/marketing/rss/xmlPosts about marketing from Africahttp://geographicalmedia.comWed, 07 Jan 2009 19:24:12 GMThttp://geographicalmedia.comExplore Geohttp://geographicalmedia.com/_ui/style/img/admin/explore-lara.gifhttp://geographicalmedia.comRSS Provided by .geographical mediaDELOITTE: vacancy noticehttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/gambia/post/2008/7/30/deloitte-vacancy-noticeContact Address: Human Resources Manager 1 Paradise Beach Place Bertil Harding Highway P O Box 268 Banjul, The Gambia Tel: +220 446 5800 Fax: +220...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Wednesday, July 30, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'><p><strong>Contact Address:<br /> Human Resources Manager<br /> 1 Paradise Beach Place<br /> Bertil Harding Highway</strong></p><p><strong><em>P O Box 268</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Banjul, The Gambia</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Tel: +220 446 5800</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Fax: +220 446 5900</em></strong></p><p>Aplications are invited by means of a CV and one-page covering letter from suitably qualified candidates. The closing deadline for all applications is August 4 th , 2008.</p><p>Deloitte Gambia has an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic individual who wants to build a career in marketing in a major international firm. We are looking for one individual to join our regional Clients & Markets team for the West & Central Africa region. The position is based in The Gambia but offers challenging cross-border and multi-skilled work in the areas of Marketing & Communications and Business Development. The Clients & Markets Assistant will be a member of the regional Deloitte West and Central Africa team but with specific responsibility for The Gambia and will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong><em>1. Business Development activities:</em></strong></p><p>*  Preparing proposals and presentations in Microsoft Office templates;</p><p>*  Collating relevant references, CVs, information to go into proposals;</p><p>*  Coordinating public tender documents;</p><p>*  Reviewing documents for brand compliance;</p><p>*  Arranging print of time sensitive documents;</p><p>* Maintaining list of target clients, their contacts and progress made;</p><p>*  Tracking leads using the available tracking system (CRM);</p><p>*  Tracking proposals from initiation to the final outcome;</p><p>*  Industry and client research;</p><p>*  Local roll-out of regional business development programs;</p><p><strong><em>2. Marketing & communications activities:</em></strong></p><p>* Producing brochures with our Nairobi-based graphic design team;</p><p>* Collecting, editing and writing content for internal and external newsletters;</p><p>* Collecting, editing and writing content for internet and intranet sites;</p><p>* Writing and distributing press releases;</p><p>*  Organising events;</p><p>*  Monitor brand compliance;</p><p>*  Maintaining store of branded promotional items;</p><p>* Involvement in organizing corporate social responsibility activities;</p><p>* Local roll-out of regional marketing & communications programs.</p><p><br /> <strong>Profile of the candidate</strong></p><p>* An undergraduate degree in any of the Social Sciences;</p><p>* Dynamic, creative, innovative person;</p><p>* Hard-working, self-motivated, able to work independently;</p><p>* Team-oriented;</p><p>* Attention to detail is important – we like perfectionists!</p><p>* Excellent written and spoken English language;</p><p>* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure; meets all deadlines!</p><p>* Project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously;</p><p>*  1-3 years marketing or business development experience;</p><p>•<strong> Excellent PC skills – Microsoft Office, Internet in particular.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>AUTHOR: DO</em></p><p><br /> </p></div></div>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:23:20 GMTVACANCY FOR THE POST OF CORPORATE SALEShttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/gambia/post/2008/4/22/vacancy-for-the-post-of-corporate-salesA private company is currently looking for a talented, experienced and self motivated individual to fill the corporate sales position for our...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, April 22, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'><strong>A private company is currently looking for a talented, experienced and self motivated individual to fill the corporate sales position for our organization. Ideal candidates must possess strong influencing, negotiating and executive presentation skills, and ability to motivate.</strong><p><strong><em>Description of the position:</em></strong></p><p>*          Develop and implement sales strategies and plans in terms of how to expand ou footprint in the market and add value to customers</p><p>*          Present solutions, services, or ideas to address client’s needs</p><p>*          Identify and develop sales strategies for potential markets and their penetration</p><p>*          Visit potential customers to demonstrate products and services </p><p>*          Maintain relationships with existing customers through regular review visits</p><p><strong><em>Qualifications:</em></strong></p><p>•           GCE/WASSCE with a credit in English language and Mathematics</p><p>•           Professional certificate in marketing</p><p>•           Must be proficient in English language and MS Office suites</p><p><strong><em>Job requirements</em></strong></p><p>•           Applicants should possess very high interpersonal skills</p><p>•           Should be able to take initiatives</p><p>•           Must have strong communication and organizational skills</p><p>•           Must be willing to work extra hours</p>  <p>Applications are to be submitted to: <strong><em>info.gambia@gmail.com or P. O. Box 2140 Serrekunda</em></strong>, not later than FRIDAY 25TH APRIL 2008.</p><p><strong>Applicants who do not posses the minimum criteria need not apply.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>AUTHOR: DO</em></strong></p></div></div>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:20:20 GMT