About this role
Marketing Trainee
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Graduate Jobs , Marketing and Communication
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Departmental Trainer and Training Manager, the trainee shall learn to:
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Create the hotel media and marketing plan.
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Implement media and marketing plan and coordinate with agencies.
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Determine overall marketing campaign ROI. Monitor and review the response rates in order to improve and take corrective measures (where applicable).
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Plan, coordinate and implement direct marketing, both onand offline.
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Maintain guest database for mailings.
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Liaise with F&B department to promote F&B outlets.
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Create, coordinate and maintain give-aways and collateral.
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Ensure picture storage and distribution systems are maintained (Picture Park & VFMLeonardo).
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Provide content and images for websites according to Corporate Identity.
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Ensure content and photography of 3rd party websites is maintained.
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Ensure compliance with Corporate Identity guidelines.
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Act as brand custodian for hotel and Kempinski brand.
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Ensure all creatives are reviewed and approved by Corporate Marketing in a timely manner before advertising agency or printer proceeds.
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Attend to and deliver all requirements of Corporate Marketing within the given deadlines.
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Coordinate between hotel and Corporate Marketing and agencies whenever necessary.
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Maintain updates of Corporate Marketing guidelines and inform colleagues.
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Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, especially sales, Public Relations and web as well as creative agencies and suppliers.
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Bring ideas and participate in the preparations of the promotional theme events, other promotional activities and invitation lists.
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Pro-actively promote Rooms, Food and Beverage including Banquet/Conferences, or any other current or forthcoming activities which lead to potential sources of business.
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Conduct competition checks, benchmarking and follow up on market trends on a regular basis.
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Keep up to date with Marketing trends and tools to enhance the continual learning process and make recommendations to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
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Follow the sales and marketing results and propose corrective actions if needed.
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Take part in sales and marketing training programmes.
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Keep up to date with the latest developments in the hotel including all activities, promotions, rates of the hotel.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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Degree/ Diploma in Marketing from a recognized learning institution
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No work experience is required
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Less than one year since completion (2025/2026)
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Kenyan Citizen
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Completed coursework (If even if not graduated)
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Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
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Excellent grooming skills and must be well versed in professional and personal etiquette
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Good Communication skills
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Out going with a positive learning attitude
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