• Position Title: Brand Manager
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Head of Marketing / Commercial Director
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Category/Department: Media / Advertising / Branding
• Salary: Estimated KES 250,000 – 400,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and Glassdoor, where senior brand managers in large manufacturing/FMCG average KES 220K–380K, adjusted for Bamburi’s requirement of Bachelor’s + 8–10 years + agency leadership. Final salary determined by Bamburi Cement Ltd.)

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Introduction

Bamburi Cement Ltd, East Africa’s leading cement company with a long history of providing quality innovative construction solutions while being sustainable in its operations, is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the development and execution of Bamburi Cement’s brand strategy, ensuring relevance, consistency, and market competitiveness while driving integrated marketing campaigns, consumer insights, and product branding initiatives.

Requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related (Master’s/certification advantage), minimum 8–10 years in brand management/marketing/product marketing (FMCG/manufacturing ideal), and proven experience leading integrated campaigns/agency collaboration, the role demands creativity, commercial acumen, and stakeholder influence. Ideal for strategic, analytical communicators passionate about building brands that inspire loyalty and trust, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 200 billion construction sector and Vision 2030’s sustainable industry goals. This role suits mature, results-driven leaders ready for impactful, inclusive brand stewardship in a market-leading manufacturer.

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About Bamburi Cement Ltd

Bamburi Cement is East Africa’s leading cement company with a long and sound history of providing quality innovative construction solutions while being sustainable in its operations. Part of the Amsons Group, Bamburi operates state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to excellence, sustainability, and community impact.

Bamburi fosters a culture of integrity, innovation, and sustainability, delivering construction solutions responsibly. For Brand Managers, Bamburi provides strategic influence, agency partnerships, and creative freedom, creating a workplace where your vision shapes Kenya’s skyline in a diverse, inclusive team.

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Summary of Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules – core to all roles at Bamburi Cement.
• Lead development/execution of Bamburi Cement’s brand strategy for relevance, consistency, competitiveness.
• Drive integrated marketing campaigns across digital, traditional, on-ground channels to increase visibility/engagement.
• Conduct market/consumer insights analysis to inform positioning, communication, product development.
• Manage brand guidelines and ensure consistent application across all commercial fronts.
• Oversee creative development, content creation, storytelling with agencies/internal teams.
• Lead product branding – new launches, packaging, value proposition refinement.
• Support trade marketing – merchandising, promotions, customer experience.
• Monitor brand performance metrics and market trends.
• Manage marketing budget, cost control, agency invoice/ROI review.
• Build relationships with external partners (agencies, industry bodies).
• Support execution of commercial events/sponsorships with agencies/suppliers/internal teams.

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Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Level of Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification in marketing, brand management, digital marketing, market research an advantage.
• Membership in MSK, CIM, ACCA Digital Marketing desirable.

Technical Competencies

• 8–10 years in brand management, marketing, product marketing (FMCG/manufacturing ideal).
• Proven experience leading brand strategy, integrated campaigns, agency collaboration.
• Strong digital marketing, consumer behaviour, segmentation, brand analytics.
• Demonstrated ability translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience product development, packaging, go-to-market planning.
• Strong project management across multiple initiatives.

Management & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, storytelling, presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management.
• Strategic + execution mindset with attention to detail.
• Creative + analytical with commercial judgment.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability.
• Collaborative influence across functions/seniority.

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Company Culture and Values

Bamburi Cement fosters a culture of integrity, innovation, and sustainability, delivering construction solutions responsibly. With modern facilities and Amsons Group backing, Bamburi promotes diversity through inclusive marketing and community focus, encouraging collaboration via cross-functional teams. Values of excellence, accountability, and impact guide operations, with Brand Managers central to market leadership.

Bamburi supports growth with training and strategic roles, creating a dynamic workplace. For the Brand Manager, this means shaping East Africa’s construction narrative in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030, offering a fulfilling path in corporate branding.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Brand Manager position at Bamburi Cement Ltd.

Email CV to career.applications.bamburi@bamburigroup.com by December 15, 2025.

Subject: “Brand Manager Application – [Your Name]”.

Bamburi is an equal opportunity employer; only shortlisted contacted. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Brand Manager at Bamburi Cement: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Bamburi’s Brand Manager, I prioritize applications that demonstrate brand strategy leadership, integrated campaign execution, and consumer insight translation in construction/FMCG. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 8–10 years, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Bachelor’s and agency experience. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Brand Strategy Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek managers who drive brand impact—50% of shortlists go to candidates with visibility/loyalty metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Led brand strategy increasing market share 15%”) grabs attention, proving your leadership.

CV Example:
“Led brand strategy increasing market share 15% as Brand Manager candidate.”
Why: This showcases your leadership, aligning with Bamburi’s strategy needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 8-year FMCG brand leader, I executed 20 strategies with 90% competitiveness, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s development needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I drove 50 relevance initiatives quarterly with 92% growth, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a share/visibility metric. Include “Brand Manager” and “brand strategy” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted strategy deck.

Tip 2: Highlight Integrated Campaign Execution with a Channel Example

Why It Works: Driving integrated campaigns across channels is core—recruiters prioritize executors. A specific example of execution (e.g., “Executed 30 integrated campaigns with 95% engagement”) shows execution.

CV Example:
“Executed 30 integrated campaigns as Brand Manager candidate with 95% engagement.”
*Why: This quantifies your execution, aligning with Bamburi’s drive needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I launched 20 digital/traditional with 90% visibility, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s across channels needs.

*Interview Example:
“As Manager, I delivered 50 campaigns quarterly with 92% ROI, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your execution with metrics.

How to Do It: Include an “Integrated Campaign Execution & Channel Delivery” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s on-ground. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted campaign report.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Consumer Insights Analysis with a Positioning Example

Why It Works: Conducting insights analysis for positioning is valued—recruiters prioritize insight translators. A specific example of analysis (e (e.g., “Analysed 50 insights with 95% positioning refinement”) shows translation.

CV Example:
“Analysed 50 consumer insights as Brand Manager candidate with 95% positioning refinement.”
Why: This quantifies your translation, aligning with Bamburi’s conduct needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I informed 30 communications with 90% relevance, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s inform needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I derived 40 strategies quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your translation with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Consumer Insights Analysis & Positioning Translation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s product development. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted insight deck.

Tip 4: Highlight Brand Guideline Management with a Consistency Example

Why It Works: Managing guidelines/ensuring consistency is key—recruiters prioritize consistency guardians. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed guidelines for 200 fronts with 98% consistency”) shows guardianship.

CV Example:
“Managed brand guidelines for 200 fronts as Brand Manager candidate with 98% consistency.”
Why: This quantifies your guardianship, aligning with Bamburi’s manage needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I enforced 50 applications with 95% alignment, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s application needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I ensured 40 consistencies quarterly with 92% brand strength, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your guardianship with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Brand Guideline Management & Consistency Guardianship” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s commercial fronts. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted guideline document.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Creative Development Oversight with an Agency Example

Why It Works: Overseeing creative development with agencies is valued—recruiters prioritize creative overseers. A specific example of oversight (e.g., “Oversaw 50 creative projects with 95% on-brand delivery”) shows oversight.

CV Example:
“Oversaw 50 creative projects as Brand Manager candidate with 95% on-brand delivery.”
Why: This quantifies your oversight, aligning with Bamburi’s oversee needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I partnered 30 agencies with 90% content quality, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s partnership needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I directed 40 creatives quarterly with 92% storytelling, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your oversight with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Creative Development Oversight & Agency Partnership” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s internal teams. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted creative brief.

Tip 6: Highlight Product Branding with a Launch Example

Why It Works: Leading product branding/launches/packaging is key—recruiters prioritize product branders. A specific example of branding (e.g., “Led 20 product launches with 90% market acceptance”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led 20 product launches as Brand Manager candidate with 90% market acceptance.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with Bamburi’s lead needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I refined 30 value propositions with 95% uptake, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s refinement needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I branded 40 products quarterly with 92% positioning, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Product Branding & Launch Leadership” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s packaging development. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted launch deck.

Tip 7: Highlight Trade Marketing Support with a Merchandising Example

Why It Works: Supporting trade marketing/merchandising/promotions is valued—recruiters prioritize trade supporters. A specific example of support (e.g., “Supported 50 trade activations with 95% customer experience”) shows support.

CV Example:
“Supported 50 trade activations as Brand Manager candidate with 95% customer experience enhancement.”
Why: This quantifies your support, aligning with Bamburi’s trade needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I executed 30 promotions with 90% sales uplift, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s support needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I enhanced 40 experiences quarterly with 92% loyalty, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your support with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Trade Marketing Support & Merchandising Enhancement” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s customer experience. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted merchandising plan.

Tip 8: Highlight Performance Monitoring with a Metrics Example

Why It Works: Monitoring brand performance/trends is key—recruiters prioritize metric trackers. A specific example of monitoring (e.g., “Monitored 50 KPIs with 95% trend insight”) shows monitoring.

CV Example:
“Monitored 50 brand KPIs as Brand Manager candidate with 95% trend insight.”
Why: This quantifies your monitoring, aligning with Bamburi’s monitor needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I tracked 30 trends with 90% decision impact, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s guide needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I analyzed 40 metrics quarterly with 92% foresight, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your monitoring with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Performance Monitoring & Metrics Foresight” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s market trends. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted performance dashboard.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Budget Management with a Cost Control Example

Why It Works: Managing marketing budget/cost control/ROI review is financial—recruiters prioritize budget guardians. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed KES 50M budget with 95% cost control”) shows guardianship.

CV Example:
“Managed KES 50M marketing budget as Brand Manager candidate with 95% cost control.”
Why: This quantifies your guardianship, aligning with Bamburi’s manage needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I reviewed 50 agency invoices with 90% ROI, preparing me for Bamburi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s review needs.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I controlled 40 budgets quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Bamburi’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your guardianship with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Budget Management & Cost Control Guardianship” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Bamburi’s budget. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted budget tracker.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Construction-Branding Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize managers who convey construction-branding passion and alignment with Bamburi’s sustainable mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Bamburi’s goals (e.g., innovative cement) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Innovative Brand Manager candidate with Bachelor’s Marketing, 95% campaign ROI, passionate about Bamburi’s sustainable construction leadership.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Bamburi’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% insight translation and agency mastery, I’m committed to Bamburi’s quality cement narrative.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Bamburi’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Manager, I elevated 92% brand loyalty, ready to build Bamburi’s legacy in East Africa.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Bamburi’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your branding experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% elevated”), and passion for Bamburi’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, portfolio. Reference sustainability. Follow up via career.applications.bamburi@bamburigroup.com emphasizing Bamburi’s innovation vision.

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