Nestle Temp. Assistant Brand Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Support the execution of brand strategies and marketing initiatives for assigned Nutrition brands across East and Horn of Africa markets.
Ensure continuity of brand activities, effective marketing execution, performance monitoring and stakeholder coordination during a fixed-term maternity-cover assignment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, agencies and commercial stakeholders to deliver marketing priorities within a dynamic, science-driven nutrition environment.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Performance & Execution
Monitor and analyze sales volumes, market share performance, competitive activity and brand performance indicators.
Support planning, coordination and timely execution of brand campaigns, projects and promotional activities.
Conduct pre-activity and post-activity evaluations and identify key learnings and improvement opportunities.
Support achievement of volume and value growth targets for assigned brands.
Consumer & Professional Marketing
Support implementation of consumer-focused and professional marketing programmes for Nutrition brands.
Assist with product development initiatives, market research activities and Above-The-Line (ATL) marketing campaigns.
Contribute to effective brand execution while ensuring compliance with Nutrition marketing standards and regulations.
Support customer engagement and brand-building initiatives across assigned markets.
Agency, Systems & Spend Management
Coordinate external agencies, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely project delivery.
Manage assigned Below-The-Line (BTL) agency activities and deliverables.
Monitor and update relevant marketing systems and reporting tools.
Track, monitor and report marketing expenditure to support budget compliance and efficient resource utilization.
Support disciplined management of marketing investments and spending controls.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate activities with Sales, Supply Chain, Technical, Finance and other internal stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with the Nutrition Business Manager (NBM) and Brand Team to maintain business continuity.
Support execution of marketing activities across assigned East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) markets.
Facilitate effective communication and alignment between internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related field.
Fluent in English.
Working knowledge of brand management principles and marketing practices.
Knowledge of SAP, NPDI, BBNW and ICP systems will
be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience in Brand Marketing or Marketing Management.
Experience in consumer marketing, brand activation and marketing execution.
Experience managing agencies, promotions and marketing projects.
Previous experience within Nutrition, Healthcare, Medical Marketing or other science-led categories is an added advantage.
Experience working within multinational or highly regulated environments is desirable.
Technical Skills
Brand Management and Marketing Execution.
Consumer and Trade Marketing.
Marketing Campaign Planning and Evaluation.
Brand Performance Analysis.
Market Research and Consumer Insights.
Agency and Vendor Management.
Budget Tracking and Marketing Spend Management.
Sales and Market Share Analysis.
Project Management and Coordination.
Business Reporting and Performance Monitoring.
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
Marketing Systems and Process Management.
Key Competencies
Brand Building and Marketing Execution.
Consumer Insight and Market Awareness.
Planning and Organizational Skills.
Project Management and Execution Excellence.
Communication and Presentation Skills.
Stakeholder and Relationship Management.
Negotiation and Influencing Skills.
Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
Attention to Detail and Compliance.
Adaptability and Learning Agility.
Results Orientation and Accountability.
Preferred Attributes
Understanding of Nutrition marketing requirements, including WHO Code and BMS Act compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and short onboarding periods.
Strong commercial awareness and execution focus.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, science-driven marketing environment.
Strong commitment to delivering high-quality brand activities and business results.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Nestle Temp. Assistant Brand Manager Jobs in Kenya
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