Branch Manager Job Re-advertisement in Kenya

A firm selling imported furniture and is looking forward to hiring a Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Salary: 75k-100k Plus Commissions
Department:Sales & Marketing
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director
Supervises:Sales Coordinator, Office Administrator, Finance Officer, and Branch Showroom Sales Executives,
Age: 33yrs and above

Job Purpose

Effectively manage the showroom staff, implementation of operational policies and requirements, handling customer concerns, and developing strategies to ensure branch accessibility and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in the development and implementation of the sales and marketing strategy and budget based on the organization’s objectives as outlined in its strategic plan. This will include effective budget management.
• Implement sales and marketing communication activities that ensures that both current and potential customers are kept informed of the company products within the branch.
• Assist in the preparation of the market for new product introductions and a smooth roll out of such new products while sustaining profitable sales of the old products.
• Conduct constant market intelligent in order to be conversant with the new market trends within and in related office geographical region.Key person to set and drive the implementation of high quality customer care standards so as maintain the company image in the market as a supplier of first class products and service and maintain first class relationships with customers.
• Maintain close liaison and transparent communication with the Sales coordinator, Customer Service Officer and Head of Procurement and Logistics so as to ensure that customers supply requirements are timely met.
• Set performance targets for the Show room Sales Executives, guide and support them in the development and implementation of their activity plans aimed at achieving the said targets.
• Take charge of the effective management of the Show Room Sales team; this will include involvement in their recruitment, training & development, performance management, biannual performance appraisals and discipline.
• Supervise the Show Room Sales executives, ensure that sales reports are prepared on time, quality control their work and prepare the required periodic management and activity reports including income, trends, divisional and territory performance, etc.

Job Specifications:

• Academic and Professional Qualifications:
• Business degree (B.Com marketing preferred)
• Professional marketing and or sales qualification such as CIM

Level of Experience

• Up to 5 years experience in an active marketing environment preferable in show room sales

Competencies

• Strategic planning skills
• People management skills including target setting and performance monitoring
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with finance, procurement and external strategic partners
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Innovation and initiative
• Team working skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self starter

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke