Creative Marketing & Sales Growth Associate

About the role

Kijivu, a growing nutrition company, is preparing to launch TAJI, its daily hair growth supplement, in Kenya. It is looking for a creative, proactive person to help build the brand and turn interest into purchases, working directly with the founder and with the Kenya launch consultant and distribution partners. The role is based in Nairobi and is an initial paid contract covering launch preparation and post-launch follow-up, with a base fee plus sales-based commission.

Key responsibilities

• Grow sales and customer demand by developing and running creative campaigns that encourage discovery, consideration and purchase.
• Follow up with interested customers and guide them to the right purchase channel, while keeping track of what sells and what holds customers back.
• Join meetings with distributors and the launch consultant, bringing customer feedback and ideas to increase sales.
• Create original concepts for short videos, product campaigns and content filmed around Nairobi, finding trends and humour that fit the audience.
• Film and edit mobile content for Instagram and TikTok, balancing entertainment, product education and reasons to buy.
• Develop social media concepts for the launch event, capture behind-the-scenes footage and turn the event into ongoing customer interest.

Required profile

• Around two or more years of relevant creative marketing, content or sales experience, or a strong portfolio.
• Understanding of culture, social media and hair and beauty conversations, especially among African women.
• Owns a smartphone capable of producing high-quality video and can film and edit confidently.
• Cares about sales results and takes initiative without constant reminders.
• Organized, collaborative and open to feedback; available for filming sessions, partner meetings and the January launch.

Required skills

• Canva: designing graphics with brand fonts, colours, layouts and templates.
• CapCut or an equivalent video editor: editing short-form videos with pacing, captions and readable text.
• A personal portfolio of content you created, explaining your contribution.
• Experience with beauty, wellness, consumer products, social selling or brand launches is a plus.

Applications close 16 November 2026 and are submitted only through the online application form; the process includes two interviews and a short paid creative task for finalists.