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Sales and Marketing · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Career Directions Limited

Marketing&Communications Lead

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiSenior · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 2 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

An undisclosed employer is looking for a Marketing & Communications Lead based in Nairobi, Kenya, with responsibilities across multiple countries. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience leading marketing teams and managing communications strategies in a regional or multi-market context, preferably in the technology or IT sector.

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What you will do

  • Develop and implement the marketing and communications strategy for the group across Kenya and other countries of operation.
  • Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, including speaker sourcing, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up.
  • Lead and mentor the marketing team, setting priorities and ensuring consistent delivery of objectives.
  • Coordinate the SEO and social media teams to create a unified communications strategy and execute tasks directly when needed.
  • Oversee brand positioning and messaging across the group's portfolio, maintaining consistency while respecting individual brand identities.
  • Manage content creation for digital channels, marketing materials, and client communications.
  • Collaborate with sales and business unit leaders to align marketing activities with commercial goals.
  • Track and report on marketing and event performance across regions.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, speakers, and media partners.
  • Control the marketing budget and report on the return on investment for campaigns and events.

Requirements

  • At least 3 to 4 years of experience leading a marketing team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Experience in developing marketing strategies and executing them with measurable results.
  • A hands-on approach, capable of both leading a team and executing tasks independently.
  • Experience working across multiple markets or regions.
  • Experience in marketing, preferably within the technology or IT industry.

Benefits

The role offers the chance to influence the marketing voice of a growing multi-brand organisation, work directly with company leadership, and operate in a dynamic environment spanning multiple countries and industries.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date, which has not been published.

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