eLearning Solutions Marketer at Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS)

Job Title: eLearning Solutions Marketer

Employer: Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 25th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

    Product Champion:

• Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; contributing to the overall vision and direction of the solutions; providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.
    Sales Target:

• Setting clear achievable sales targets, objectives and developing practical plans to achieve those targets.
Generating Leads:

• Generating leads and acquiring and retaining customers.
   
Building Relationships:
• Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.

Market Research:

• Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics.
   
Business Development:

• Working with management to further define and differentiate the product, based upon research and user feedback;
• Helping management to develop product positioning;
• Working to develop a marketing strategy.

Marketing:

• Helping develop and implement product launch strategy;
• Working with management to develop an online presence;
• Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities.

Technology Collaboration:

• Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Communications.
• Experience with eLearning solutions is an added advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with broad direction.
• Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Experience with online marketing tools – social media, SEO is a plus.
• Previous market research experience.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references to jobs@octopusict.com

NB: Kindly do not send us academic certificates at this stage.

Respond with “Marketer eLearning” as the subject of your email.

Applications with certificates will be ignored.