Assistant Marketing Manager (Readvertisement)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Tea Sales, the Assistant Marketing Manager will play an important role in assisting all aspects of marketing, sales, logistics, and reporting of tea manufactured by Mulindi Factory Company (MFC). While the position will be based full time at Mulindi Factory in Gicumbi District, the position will require frequent engagement with transporters, brokers, warehouses and buyers of MFC teas, as well as occasional travel to Mombasa or other site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate the monthly MT price for forward contracts and distribute the details within two days after the final auction of the month
• Maintain a weekly MT stock listing detailing free stocks, stocks allocated to Mombasa auction, and stocks assigned to direct buyers
• Collaborate with Head of Marketing, Mulindi factory team and third-party MT transporters to ensure the smooth and consistent transport of teas from Mulindi factory to warehouses or ports, reviewing weekly transport reports and handling claims with the insurance company as needed
• Accurately compute and circulate weekly made tea (MT) offer prices by the end of day Wednesday, separating EXW and FOB offers, and respond promptly to customer confirmations
• Liaise with relevant warehouse teams to gather information on tea arrivals, storage, releases, and weekly MT stock reports
• Coordinate the movement of tea samples between brokers and factory, ensuring timely dispatch and thereafter sharing complete details with the customer. Additionally, develop and manage a weekly tracker to monitor the approval status of samples, ensuring smooth communication across all parties
• Allocate and distribute weekly MT offers to Mombasa auction brokers after approval from Head of Marketing and factory management, entering them into the ITTS system