MSVL Group Category Lead – Marketing (Hygiene/Beverages/Food+Snacks) Thika Jobs in Kenya



Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

  • CIM, MBA, or other professional marketing qualifications are an added advantage.

  • 5–8 years of FMCG marketing experience, including at least 3 years in Brand or Category Management.

  • Experience in Hygiene, Beverages, or Food & Snacks sectors highly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of traditional and modern trade channels and trade marketing.

  • Proven experience developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, agencies, and cross‑functional projects.

  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and commercial decision‑making skills.

  • Knowledge of pricing strategy, portfolio management, BI tools, digital marketing platforms, and SAP S/4HANA is an added advantage.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category marketing strategies aligned with business growth objectives.

  • Lead brand positioning and deliver ATL, BTL, digital, and trade marketing campaigns.

  • Drive in‑store activations and collaborate with Sales and RTM teams to improve product visibility and market performance.

  • Support new product launches and portfolio development through cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Monitor category performance, market share, pricing, promotions, and marketing ROI.

  • Prepare business reviews and leverage consumer insights to drive continuous improvement.
    How to Apply
    To apply, email your updated CV to jobs@msvlgroup.com with the subject line "Category Lead - Marketing (FMCG)". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

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