Mzoori
Vacancies: 1
Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
Deadline: 19 Oct, 2012 
http://www.mzoori.com

Mzoori seeks an experienced Product Marketing Manager who is passionate about technology and innovation. The successful candidate must have experience developing and managing product marketing programs in a start-up internet or online marketing company. He or she must thrive with cross-functional teams and exhibit excellent analytical and product positioning skills.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead successful product launches
• Experience working with Product Development teams
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams (including public relations, design, product, and engineering stakeholders) to deliver world-class product marketing communications
• Develop strategic positioning for key products based on market assessment, quantitative analysis and an understanding of Mzoori
• Drive product adoption and usage rates through scalable marketing programs and launch support
• Develop and drive programs to frame and track competitive landscape, understand target markets and identify market insights to inform product strategies and go-to-market activities
• Support the outbound marketing team in the development of tools and resources for current and prospective partners, developers, press, spokespeople and sales teams

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent. Masters experience is a plus
• 5+ years experience in technology and/or management
• Has demonstrated product marketing expertise in the web technology sector and the ability to contribute at both strategic and operational levels
• Is a flexible cross-functional manager comfortable with a fast-paced, often ambiguous, start-up environment
• Is an outstanding communicator with a keen ability to translate complexity into creative, intuitive campaigns
• Is a strong manager with excellent organization and people skills and the ability to set priorities, problem-solve, multi-task and work well in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment