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Judith Atieno Owuor

Marketing Communications Professional
Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic marketing and communications professional with over 17 years of comprehensive experience, ranging from client service in marketing agencies to strategic leadership roles within a global brand. Expertise includes developing innovative marketing plans and executing impactful campaigns, events, promotions, and sports marketing initiatives. Proficient in SEO content creation, social media engagement, and brand management, driving audience growth and enhancing brand visibility. Recognized as a creative problem solver with a strong track record of delivering measurable results while adhering to tight deadlines and objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Development Strategist

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
11.2024 - Current
  • Led team efforts in developing targeted marketing campaigns that resulted in revenue worth 20 million Ksh. Between November and June 2025.
  • Established a robust pipeline of prospective clients through diligent prospecting efforts, fostering long-term relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Championed continuous process improvement efforts, identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions to drive increased productivity.
  • Spearheaded the development of new product and service lines in response to changing market demands and increasing company offerings.
  • Participated in development of consistent and cost-effective processes, procedures and system enhancements.
  • Optimized pricing structures by analyzing profitability metrics and adjusting pricing models accordingly, enhancing overall revenue generation capabilities.
  • Analyzed market data and competitor performance to inform strategic planning initiatives, driving sustainable growth for clients.
  • Created communications and presentations for clients.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive business plans, ensuring alignment of goals across departments.
  • Increased client base by implementing targeted marketing strategies and effective communication techniques.

Business Leader

Ruby Marketing Services
09.2018 - Current
  • Generated sales revenue worth 10 million Ksh. In 3 months, due to leveraging marketing opportunities available in the Sports Sponsorship contract for Modern Coast Bus Service.
  • Writing creative marketing proposals for marketing agencies, generating revenue worth Kshs. 5 million for their agency business.
  • Supported marketing agencies in executing marketing events and activations, as well as report writing.
  • Trained client service teams in key accounts management.
  • Conceptualized and managed marketing events for various clients.
  • Developed strategy and execution of social media marketing campaigns worth Kshs 2 million for the Kenya Motor Industry Association.



Digital Marketing Partner

Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA)
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • As the Digital Marketing Services Partner, I developed a strategic 360-degree digital marketing strategy worth Kshs. 2 million for the event.
  • Participated in other aspects of event planning to ensure the seamless execution of the event, both on-site and in the digital space.


Marketing Management Consultant

Modern Coast Bus Company
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Increased brand awareness and positioning by developing and managing digital marketing campaigns that boosted awareness and brand positioning by 6%.
  • Managed Sports Marketing sponsorship contract worth Kshs. 10 million per year.
  • Reviewed the sports sponsorship contract to ensure the client benefits from branding and sales opportunities available during all tournaments.
  • Working with the sponsored team to align communication across all media channels.
  • Managing visibility across sporting events where the team is participating.
  • Ensuring ROI by developing strategies, in partnership with the sports team, that will generate revenue for the company.

Marketing Manager

Subaru Kenya
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated local marketing activities in partnership with the Global Marketing office to align marketing activities with brand guidelines and budgets.
  • Represented the company in the Kenya Motor Industry Association Committee that championed the industry's growth and relations with the government.
  • Managed a marketing budget of Kshs. 20 million in 6 months that generated sales of 20 units of the focus brand, Subaru XV.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Built brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Developed creative sales tools, including presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Devised and deployed online marketing plans with effective SEO and social media campaign strategies.
  • Developed innovative and targeted collateral to support overall branding objectives.
  • Executed trade shows: 2018 Total Motor Show on time and within budget, winning a Silver Award for the best stand.
  • Re-designed the main showroom to meet global brand guidelines.

Account Director

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Created and implemented successful advertising strategies to grow sales and market share for BAT, Pernod Ricard East Africa, Laborex Kenya, and Kimberly-Clark East Africa, totaling Kshs 200 million in revenue over my tenure. Samsung Electronics East Africa Sales Force Team Management.
  • Managed a team of 260 professionals, handling all sales accounts.
  • Created and implemented successful advertising strategies to boost sales and market share growth.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Applied business and marketing knowledge to develop pitches for customer projects.
  • Directed client projects with an eye for quality to meet customer needs, which led to the renewal of existing contracts and the award of more business.
  • Orchestrated, executed, and monitored the performance of campaigns to boost brand awareness and profitability.
  • Created a training program for the on-ground sales execution team to increase sales and customer satisfaction.


Account Manager

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
06.2015 - 08.2016

Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.

  • Planned client relationship-cultivating events to promote growth, resulting in the expansion of the clientele base by 10% every quarter.
  • Conceptualized, planned, budgeted, and executed marketing promotions for client projects.
  • Set up contracts, negotiated rates, and hammered out service terms for key clients.
  • Developed deep knowledge of customer businesses and relationships to company objectives.
  • Relationship management and business development for the agency that resulted in securing three big clients, and the extension of four existing annual contracts.



Assistant Sales Manager

Sameer Agriculture & Livestock Limited
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Institutions & Corporate Channel Management
  • Accomplished 130% channel growth in sales and client portfolio during the 2-year tenure by implementing solid management approaches based on a solution-oriented approach to client needs and timely communication
  • Directed work of efficient clerical team maintaining accurate sales, inventory, and order documentation

Senior Client Service Executive

Joyfreto Creative Solutions - Consumer Insight Africa
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Client Relationship Management & Business Development
  • Prepared creative briefs for the creative team based on client needs
  • Prepared costing for creative development and print productions
  • Quality control of all design output to meet client and production guidelines
  • Supervised printing and production of all collateral
  • Trained new team members on the requirements of their roles
  • Prepared training material on presentation skills for internal company training programs
  • Managed a portfolio of 8 clients simultaneously with a support team of 3 interns

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Comunication & Media Technology; Major in PR & Advertising

Maseno University
Kisumu
12.2006

Certificate - Customer Service Management

Customer Service Consulting Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2011

Skills

  • Oversight of marketing operations
  • Advertising & Trade Marketing Management
  • Digital Marketing Strategy & Management
  • Public & Media Relations Management

References

Hegmann Speke

Creative Director

We Evolve Marketing 

+254 700 321 60 


Peter Kimathi

Sales Manager 

Subaru Kenya 

+254 723 345 376 

Timeline

Business Development Strategist

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
11.2024 - Current

Digital Marketing Partner

Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA)
11.2019 - 07.2021

Marketing Management Consultant

Modern Coast Bus Company
07.2019 - 09.2019

Business Leader

Ruby Marketing Services
09.2018 - Current

Marketing Manager

Subaru Kenya
03.2018 - 08.2018

Account Director

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
09.2015 - 02.2018

Account Manager

Interactive Marketing Communications Limited
06.2015 - 08.2016

Assistant Sales Manager

Sameer Agriculture & Livestock Limited
03.2012 - 03.2014

Senior Client Service Executive

Joyfreto Creative Solutions - Consumer Insight Africa
01.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Comunication & Media Technology; Major in PR & Advertising

Maseno University

Certificate - Customer Service Management

Customer Service Consulting Limited
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