Jb Marangu

Regional Marketing Manager- East & Southern Africa at Computech Limited
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(386) 825-5501
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Nairobi County, Kenya, KE

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Credentials

  • CyberRes Partner Sales Professional 2021 Certification Exam
    Micro Focus
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dell Technologies Partner Program Marketing
    Dell Technologies
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Huawei Certified Specialist Associate Sales - Storage
    Huawei
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Guiness Essentials
    Diageo
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Huawei Certified Specialist Associate Sales - IP Network
    Huawei
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dell Technologies Partner Program Marketing
    Dell Technologies
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Integrated Communications
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital Marketing
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Analytics
    Google
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marketing & Digital Strategy
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Applied Marketing
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • ICDL
    Institute of Advanced Technology
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dell Technologies Partner Program Marketing
    Dell Technologies
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Check Point Certified Sales
    Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.

Experience

    • Kenya
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Regional Marketing Manager- East & Southern Africa
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Computech Limited being one of the leading IT systems integrators in East and Southern Africa with over 34 years of experience, enjoys partnerships with top IT players such as HP, Microsoft, HPE Selection, Cisco, Huawei, Oracle, Dell Technologies, and many more. Celebrating 35 years since its inception, Computech Limited has now expanded to have offices in 5 countries and a significant regional footprint. Oversaw Marketing & Customer Experience Activities across East & Southern Africa. Key Activities • Successfully revamped the whole Digital Atmosphere of the company with the creation of new Digital Platforms for reach and conversions • Spearheaded Marketing Campaigns with Partner Brands & OEMs such as Huawei, Cisco, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Huawei, Freshworks, Fortinet, D3, and many more. • Carried out Partner & Channel Management as the Executive PM coordinating Marketing, Training, and Budget allocation activities across our Partners such as Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei, Dell, Cisco, Fortinet, Freshworks, etc. • Head of Content Creation for Campaigns, PR, and Publications which included Content writing and overview for any communications going out on Digital and Offline communications across the 5 countries in the region of operation. • Formulated and Oversaw all the Customer Experience activities across the Regions to facilitate client satisfaction campaigns. • Worked in Conjunction with HR to drive internal marketing campaigns to enable the staff and improve staff appreciation. • Formulated, Organized, and Implemented successful webinars & physical events to showcase solutions to existing clients and new customers across the Region. • Successfully brought in New Key Accounts through Integrated Campaigns where we closed deals and converted new customers while working with the Value/Sales Team. • Increased the overall Digital reach and engagement by 76.13 %. over a period of 2 years across all the digital platforms. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Digital Media Kenya is a Kenyan-based Digital Marketing Agency with well-experienced professionals. Digital Media Kenya is a Kenyan-based Digital Marketing Agency with well-experienced professionals.

    • Kenya
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Manager - Digital Communications
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

      AdcareIT was formed in 2007 as a technology company specializing in Outsourced Managed Technology Services – the practice of outsourcing day-to-day management responsibilities and functions as a strategic method for improving operations and cutting expenses. Key Activities • Oversaw & Coordinated all the Marketing Activities across Adcare IT and Support 365. • Formulated and carried out Marketing Campaigns for Partner solutions across all marketing platforms such as Microsoft, Checkpoint, Prodys, Google, LiveU, and Solar Winds. • Successfully Performed a Digital Rebrand of the Adcare IT & Support 365 increasing Digital Traffic by 67%. This included the Website, Social Media Platforms & Google Business Platforms • Successfully formulated an Offline Branding strategy and spearheaded the branding activities across the organization. • Head of the Customer Experience center, catering to the needs of the Internal team and improving customer experience among existing and future customers. • Head of content creation as the content lead for all digital and offline marketing platforms • Photographer and Brand Manager • Managed all the social media platforms and created content to engage the audience • Created Blogs for awareness on products, new tech trends, cyber security trends, and collaboration tools • Managed the Website UX to improve the CX of new visitors • Officially Launched the Network Function Virtualization Suit and Spearheaded the campaigns as the Lead Product Manager • Officially Launched the Portable Audio Transmission Devices (Prodys) and spearheaded the campaign as the Lead Product manager Show less

  • Bizzy Lizzy Kenya
    • Nairobi,Kenya
    • Marketing Communications Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

      Bizzy Lizzy Kenya is an Art Collective in Kenya dealing with Contemporary Art & Jewellery primarily focusing on the current trends of the Urban Lifestyle. I work as the Head Marketing Consultant on Key Branding activities and Integrated Campaigns. Bizzy Lizzy Kenya is an Art Collective in Kenya dealing with Contemporary Art & Jewellery primarily focusing on the current trends of the Urban Lifestyle. I work as the Head Marketing Consultant on Key Branding activities and Integrated Campaigns.

    • Marketing Communications Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

      Art Phelps is a Leading Interior Design & Decor Company that deals with entire revamps on existing and upcoming estates. Worked as their Lead Marketing Executive. Key Activities • Fully Rebranded the Physical Shop. • Formulated their Social Media Accounts, Logos and enhanced their digital Prescence. • Created a Digital Strategy to Support the Branding Strategy and marketing communications across the Social Media Platforms • Formulation of a Digital Marketing and Integrated Communications Strategy to reach the targeted audience • Follow Up consultancy to update and look over the existing strategies • Creation of an effective Target Marketing Strategy that proved effective over the Festive Seasons • Created an Effective Marketing & Customer Experience Plan for the quarters of the Year 2020 amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic. Show less

  • Kayole Youth Ni Sisi
    • Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya
    • Digital Strategy and Communications Manager (CSR)
      • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

      Kayole Youth ni Sisi is a Community initiative based in the Eastlands Section of Nairobi primarily Kayole and Mathare. The initiative works to empower youths in sports to achieve their goals and avoid rampant crime within the area. Enabling them to channel their creativity into sports, charity activities, sensitization activities, youth forums, and developmental programs. I worked as the Lead Digital & Marketing strategist formulating and implementing programs that raised funds to support the community during the Covid-19 pandemic to cushion the community from the effects of the pandemic. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Advertising Services
    • Digital Marketing & Media Manager
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

      Brand speak is a leading Brand development agency that prides itself in building brands from the ground up and by using technology and innovation, we take these brands to the next level. I worked with particular brands such as Uniliver, Dream Football (Portugal), Salmini Travel, NTSA, and Ezili Water to bring increase their offline & online presence while also enhancing consumer conversions and brand adoption. Key Activities • Successfully Created a Marketing Campaign that integrated offline and online channels to meet a target of 1.4 million kids and a target of 2 million-plus adults. • With this in place I was a Content Manager and a Production Manager in conjunction with the production team in creating a Documentary about the Dream Football Scouting Journey. • Created and managed social media platforms that hit a target reach of 4000 per week. • Worked on Launching and managing the Dream Football Application as the lead Product Manager • Formulated and Implemented the GTM strategy for the Dream Football Application as Product that Entered the Kenyan Soccer Market. • Developed a successful PR plan that is being used for the Dream Football Reality Show and boosted the PR presence immensely. • Carried out Partner Management and Sponsor management with notable Brands such as Upfield/Blue band, Ministry of Health & the County Government of Kajiado. • Developed scripts and guidelines for the media team during the shootings across Kenya • Worked in collaboration with Dream Football Kenya’s Media and Production Team to develop awareness on the Organization Projects and develop the marketing communications models. Show less

    • Psychology Intern
      • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

      This internship entailed an In-depth overview of Psychotherapy models, Psychometrics training, and psychology practice primarily focusing on abnormal psychology and clinical psychology approaches. Interacted with patients on all spectrums of psychological disorders. This internship entailed an In-depth overview of Psychotherapy models, Psychometrics training, and psychology practice primarily focusing on abnormal psychology and clinical psychology approaches. Interacted with patients on all spectrums of psychological disorders.

    • Kenya
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales And Marketing Representative
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

      Jacaranda motors in Conjunction with St.Austins and Shell is a Vehicle Maintainance & Repair company that deals with Local & International Car brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi. I worked as a Sales & Marketing Representative bringing awareness and closing accounts on particular products such as Shell Fuel Accounts, Iron Man e.t.c Key Activities ● Worked in Jacaranda Motors as a sales rep and marketer for their Car repair services, diagnostics, and accident assessment where I brought in a monthly turnover of Kshs.100,000+. ● Did customer service inquiry on car parts and services this is inclusive of invoice queries and diagnostic reports to build stronger customer relationships. ● Formulated Marketing Strategies to cover the Lavington area’s segment markets that effectually targeted the particular segments building awareness by 35%. ● Performed door-to-door direct marketing for the car services to assist in product sales and service awareness. ● Handled insurance reports, motor claims, and invoices for St. Austin’s Body shop, Lavington thus gaining immense knowledge in insurance claims and risk assessment. Show less

Education

  • CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Professional Marketing Level 6
    2017 - 2019
  • University of Nairobi
    Major: Psychology & Philosophy , Minor: Sociology, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    2014 - 2018
  • Institute of Advanced Technology
    Information Technology, Digital Technology
    2014 - 2014

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