JOB OPPORTUNITY/VACANCY

Malindi Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd is a medium sized but fast growing handicraft co-operative society located in muyeye Village, 2km from Malindi town.

Due to its fast growing trends   and  increase in business volumes  the society is in the process of recruiting  a qualified and competent person  to fill the position below:-

VACANCY 1/2013-MARKETING MANAGER

The Marketing Manager shall act as the Chief Executive Officer of the society and shall be responsible for the day to day running of the society affairs and is answerable to the Board of Directors.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    To oversee the day to day running of the society and ensure that society records are maintained and procedures followed.

2.    To provide leadership and direction to Co-operative functions thus achieving growth in Society market share.

3.    To advise the board on policy matters and ensure proper implementation of society policies

4.     To develop and maintain marketing strategies to meet agreed society objectives.

5.    Drive market research that is aimed at identifying new business potentials and participate in the development of new products to fill the special market niches

6.    To oversees all marketing, advertising and promotional activities in the society.

1. Co-ordinate the preparation of financial, marketing plans and budgets in accordance with the Co-operative Societies Act, International Accounting Standards and other relevant statutes
2. Liaise with the society accountant to ensure that monthly financial reports are prepared  and presented to the Board
3. Manage and control society financial resources and other assets.
4. Coordinate the preparation of papers and documents for management committees and general meetings and keep minute of the board.
5. Ensure that rent, rates, levies and debts due from and to the society are paid by the due date.

12. Perform such other official duties as may be assigned by the board from time to time.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE 

1. “O” level with a mean grade of “C “and above
2. Should have a  degree in sales and marketing or related field
3. Those with a diploma in Co-operative management and knowledge of a foreign language will have an added advantage.
4. Should have 2-3 years’ experience in a busy organisation preferably in a marketing field.
5. Should be Computer literate with hands on experience in  online marketing and Ms applications
6. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
7. Should be creative as well as analytical and have a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
8. Should be a person of high level of integrity and good public relation
9. Ability to meet set targets and work under minimum supervision

APPLICATION

Those with the above qualifications and qualities may apply in own handwriting giving a CV with full personal details telephone contact and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials to:

THE CHAIRMAN

MALINDI HANDCRAFT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD

P.O. BOX 221

MALINDI.

 

to reach him not later Tuesday 11/6/2013. Application letters can also be dropped at the District Co-operative Office –Malindi or sent through the following email address info@malindihandicrafts.co.ke  or malindidco@gmail.com

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification APPLICANTS, WHO WILL NOT HAVE HEARD FROM US BY 21^STJUNE, 2013 SHOULD CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESSFUL.