The Role
Leads regional marketing and communications strategy across a multi-brand organization. Owns end-to-end event management, brand positioning, content development, team leadership, SEO and social media coordination, vendor relationships, budget management, and performance reporting. Partners with sales and business leaders to align marketing with commercial objectives across Kenya and other operating markets.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Marketing & Communications Lead
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with regional scope across other countries of operation)
Reports To: CEO
Job Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
Our
client is seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to own and
elevate the brand voice and communications strategy across the group and
its portfolio of companies. This role will lead marketing efforts
across the organization's regional footprint, helping shape how its
various brands are positioned individually and as part of the wider
business ecosystem across Kenya and other countries of operation.
Events
are a core part of how our client engages clients and the market, and
this role will own event management end-to-end—from initial concept and
planning through speaker sourcing, vendor coordination, and on-the-day
execution.
Dedicated teams already handle functions such
as SEO and social media, and this role is responsible for coordinating
these functions into one cohesive communications strategy. This is a
hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic direction and a
willingness to execute wherever needed.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the group's marketing and communications strategy across Kenya and other countries of operation.
•
Own end-to-end event management, from planning and speaker sourcing to
vendor coordination, execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing team, setting priorities and ensuring consistent delivery.
•
Coordinate and align the work of the SEO and social media teams into a
unified communications strategy while stepping in to execute directly
when required.
• Oversee brand positioning and messaging
across the group's portfolio, ensuring consistency while respecting each
brand's unique identity.
• Manage content development across digital channels, marketing collateral, and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with sales and business unit leaders to align marketing initiatives with commercial objectives.
• Track and report on marketing performance and event outcomes across channels and regions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, speakers, and media partners.
• Own the marketing budget and report on campaign and event ROI.
Requirements
Must-Have
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience leading a marketing team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience developing marketing strategies and translating them into measurable execution.
• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach, comfortable both leading a team and executing independently when needed.
• Experience working across multiple markets or regions.
Experience in Marketing, preferably within the Technology or IT industry
Nice-to-Have
• Experience managing marketing across multiple brands or business units under a single parent company.
• Familiarity with the technology, security, customer experience, or B2B solutions sectors.
• Experience marketing to clients in healthcare, finance, education, hospitality, or real estate.
• Budget management experience.
Who You'll Work With
• SEO Team — Search optimization execution.
• Social Media Team — Content creation and channel management.
• Sales & Business Unit Leads — Commercial alignment.
• CEO — Direct reporting line and strategic guidance.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to shape the marketing voice of a growing multi-brand organization.
• Direct collaboration with company leadership.
• A dynamic, multi-country environment spanning multiple product lines and industries.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience leading a marketing team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Experience developing marketing strategies and translating them into measurable execution
- Hands-on ability to lead a team and execute independently
- Experience working across multiple markets or regions
- Experience in marketing, preferably within the technology or IT industry
- Experience managing marketing across multiple brands or business units under one parent company
- Familiarity with technology, security, customer experience, or B2B solutions sectors
- Experience marketing to healthcare, finance, education, hospitality, or real estate clients
- Budget management experience
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The Company
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