Brand & 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 

Corporate Brand & PR / Communications Executive   

Responsible for implementing Corporate Communication, 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.

• Timely
  
  release of newsletters with adequate advertising revenue


• Smooth
  
  running of specific events and functions


• Effective
  
  promotion of all club functions and services

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


• Minimum
  
  of three years in Corporate Communication and PR and branding 
  
  preferably in hotel industry 


• Proven
  
  knowledge and experience in organizing PR events and functions 

• 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.