Private Members Club Marketing & PR / Communications Executive Job in Kenya

Our client is a well-established premier private members club with a membership of about 3500.

The Club which was established in 1906 is the leading sports Club not only in Kenya but also in the East and Central Africa region. 

As a part of our major expansion programme, we wish to recruit a highly competent and proactive key staff to fill in the following positions

Marketing & PR / Communications Executive

 

Responsible for implementing Marketing and PR strategies as set by head of department.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation of communication strategies.


• Promote all the clubs banqueting functions and outside catering.


• To assist in the development of good internal and external communications.


• Ensure a high level of customer service, handle complaints and bring them to the attention of the relevant departmental head.


• To source gift items for the various club functions: going out to obtain samples and to check quality and prices, and to liaise with the Purchasing/Procurement Manager on their procurement 


• To handle queries on branding opportunities at the club, both indoor and outdoor and advice on correct pricing for billboards on the premises.


• To coordinate successful and timely release of newsletters and other internal communications and to work with the relevant departments as appropriate under the guidance of the HR manager.


• Sell advertising space for the bi-annual newsletter.


• Liaise with the media to ensure adequate media coverage for the PSC events.


• Attend Editorial board and Marketing Subcommittee meetings and deputise for the secretary


• Co-ordinate logistics for all club functions such as golf tournaments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Timely release of newsletters with adequate advertising revenue


• Smooth running of specific events and functions


• Effective promotion of all club functions and services

Knowledge and Skills:

• B.Com in Marketing OR equivalent University qualification /advanced Diploma in marketing Communication or PR and relevant experience.


• Minimum of three years in Sales and Marketing preferably in hotel industry 


• Proven knowledge and experience in organizing PR events and functions 

Person Specifications:

• Well developed PR and communication skills at all staff and community levels


• Excellent customer service skills


• Sharp knowledge of market trends


• Good public image and personality

Applicants should forward their applications enclosing detailed CV’s stating their previous and expected gross pay and copies of relevant certificates by e-mail to BlumeAfrica @gmail.com. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.