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  • Posted: Oct 27, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.
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    Category Lead – Marketing (Food & Snacks)

    Key Responsibilities

    • Category Strategy & Planning
    • Develop and execute the annual marketing plan for the Food & Snacks portfolio, aligned to growth and profitability targets.
    • Identify consumer and channel opportunities across subcategories (noodles, cereals, snacks) to drive penetration and frequency.
    • Translate consumer insights and category trends (nutrition, convenience, youth snacking, affordability) into actionable marketing initiatives.
    • Brand Management & Communication
    • Lead brand positioning, communication, and innovation storytelling for brands such as Noodies, Shapies, Fillows, Elbbin & Nibble (and other emerging products).
    • Build and execute 360° marketing campaigns (ATL, digital, in-store) that drive awareness, trial, and loyalty.
    • Ensure cohesive messaging across packaging, advertising, and promotions to strengthen our client  brand identity.
    • Trade & Channel Activation
    • Design and implement trade activation plans that drive visibility, conversion, and distribution for core and new products.
    • Partner with sales and RTM teams to ensure flawless execution of promotions across general trade, modern trade, and institutional channels.
    • Measure activation ROI and continuously optimize channel investments.
    • Innovation & Portfolio Development
    • Support innovation projects — from concept development and packaging design to launch execution.
    • Work with R&D, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure launches are commercially viable and meet consumer needs.
    • Lead post-launch reviews and performance tracking to refine the innovation pipeline.
    • Data & Performance Management
    • Track category performance (brand health, volume, share, and profitability) using dashboards and external data.
    • Use insights to guide pricing, portfolio prioritization, and marketing investment.
    • Prepare quarterly category reviews and business updates for leadership.

    Requirements

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. CIM or MBA preferred.
    • Experience:
    • Must have at least 5–8 years in FMCG marketing, with at least 3 years in food, snacks, or similar category management roles.
    • Proven experience managing brands targeting youth, family, and mass-market segments.
    • Strong understanding of both traditional and modern trade in Kenya and East Africa.
    • Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving and execution discipline.
    • Experience managing agencies, budgets, and promotional programs.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to CDL Human Resource on cdl.zohorecruit.com to apply

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