Ringier Kenya Head of Sales Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Head of Sales

Ringier Kenya is looking for a knowledgeable and talented sales-driven and structured individual to head the Kenyan sales team. Ringier Kenya serves as headquarters to Ringier Africa. 

With headquarters in vibrant Nairobi, the role would be to lead and shape the sales organisation, encompassing two of the countries largest eCommerce brands Rupu and Pigiame.

Being mainly focussed on digital classified verticals, eCommerce and content, you’d be responsible to ensure the commercial basis for these activities. 

You’ll build your own team and ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly as well as executing the strategic direction of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of 12 sales people across two products
• Training and daily management of sales operations
• Managing partner and supplier relationships
• Starting and managing strategic partnerships in the ICT and commerce sector
• Ensuring efficient organisation and tracking success vs targets through established tools (Salesforce)
• Expand the team through talent recruitment and retention
• Coordination within the local operations and know-how exchange with other pan-African sales teams

Qualification:

• 3-5 years of experience in managing teams
• Sales or Account Management Experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Good network within Kenya
• Ability to work in small teams and deliver on tight deadlines
• Fast learner, ability to adapt quickly to new environments
• Team fit with a young and dynamic group of people

We offer a competitive salary and a myriad of challenges in a young, highly international working environment. 

You work in the fastest growing global online market and get instant results

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Please contact peter@rtsgp.com with your CV if you want to apply for this position by Nov 3, 2014.