Sales & Marketing Officer Job KCC

Sales & Marketing Jobs, The Kenya Cultural Centre Jobs.

Purpose of the job;

• To drive sustainable revenue growth, optimize utilization of KCC’s theatres and hirable spaces, and significantly increase national visibility of KCC’s creative offerings through targeted sales strategies, digital marketing, partnerships, and innovative commercialization initiatives aligned with KCC’s mandate, mission, and vision.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Manager, Programmes & Business Development, the job holder will;
• Develop and execute a revenue-focused sales and marketing strategy to increase theatre bookings, space hire, and
• commercialization of KCC facilities.
• Actively source, pitch, and close bookings for performances, exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events to improve space utilization rates.
• Design and roll out new services and value-added products (e.g. packaged events, residencies, creative workshops,
• hybrid/virtual offerings) in response to market demand.
• Lead digital marketing initiatives, including social media campaigns, paid advertising, content strategy, and SEO, to increase audience reach and booking conversions.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and B2B relationships with corporates, event organizers, artists, institutions, and development partners.
• Develop and manage sales funnels, customer databases, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and tools to improve lead conversion, repeat bookings, and customer retention.
• Conduct market research and audience segmentation to identify new markets, including outreach beyond urban centers to promote inclusivity of rural artists.
• Coordinate promotion of in-house productions, artist programmes, and commercialization opportunities across digital and traditional platforms.
• Support artists and creative stakeholders by improving visibility of online platforms for selling and promoting creative works and opportunities.
• Track, analyze, and report on marketing and sales performance metrics (bookings, revenue, reach, conversion rates) and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Contribute to the development of structured commercialization programmes despite limited manpower, prioritizing highimpact initiatives. and;
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.

Requirements/Qualifications

The appropriate candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, Business Administration, Economics or Strategic Management, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a comparable marketing/communications role.
• Professional Certifications in Social Media Marketing or Content Marketing, Marketing & Digital Marketing Certifications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, or Performance Measurement, Events Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced digital marketing skills, including social media management, paid ads, SEO, and content strategy.
• Sales funnel design, lead management, and conversion tracking.
• Proven business development and revenue generation capability.
• Market research and audience segmentation techniques.
• Partnerships development, sponsorship acquisition, and B2B sales experience.
• Data analytics, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience marketing venues, events, cultural products, or creative services.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving measurable revenue growth, increased bookings, or improved utilization of venues or services.
• Ability to present a portfolio of past campaigns, partnerships, or commercialization initiatives supported by performance data and metrics.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit our website www.kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke for the full details of the open posts and send their applications, addressed to the undersigned, to the email address jobs@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke or deposit the application letter at the Kenya Cultural Centre Offices (located along Harry Thuku Road, opposite Norfolk) not later than the 3rd March, 2026. The application letter must be accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates and testimonials. Kenya Cultural Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

• CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EXECUTIVE
• DIRECTOR KENYA CULTURAL CENTRE
• P.O.BOX 43031-00100 NAIROBI