Manager Job in Konica Minolta Nairobi Kenya

Konica Minolta is a leading supplier of Business Machines and Solutions worldwide. 

We are currently seeking to recruit personnel motivated and ambitious for success in the following post:

East Africa Regional Manager (f/m)
(Consultant - Contract Based)

The role calls for an enthusiastic marketing professional (f/m) who will be accountable for business
volume, profit and sales targets according to the guidelines of the corporate sales team. 

Reporting directly to the Area Manager in charge for the Middle East and Africa, the ideal candidate‘s (f/m) main responsibilities will include:

• Sales support to distributors in Africa
• Management of company’s product portfolio
• Profit planning and analysis according to management guidelines
• Actions on target agreements established by the Area Manager
• Tracking and coordination of management decision criteria
• Planning and execution of product launches
• Market and competitor analysis and product research
• Definition of strategies for market changes and potential new business
• Implementation of the company’s sales and marketing strategies
• Incorporating all sales channels
• Direct global customer consulting and support
• Participation in local and international fairs

Ability to manage, lead, motivate and good communication skills combined with a collaborative approach are all important assets. 

Willingness to travel internationally in support of client requirements is also essential, sometimes even on weekends. 

In addition, the applicant (f/m) should possess:

• Commercial and economic education
• Similar experience in sales, marketing and distribution, preferably in office communication
• Knowledge of sales management, both direct and through different sales channels
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, if possible Swahili
• Innovative and proactive thinking
• Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Interested candidates (f/m) are requested to submit their application including their detailed CV, upto to 20th May 2012, to the attention of Mr.Mark Oldfield via email or to the address listed below.

Konica Minolta
Business Solutions Europe GmbH
Level 2, Oftec Business Centre
Birkikara BKR 1876 Malta
Phone: +356 2148 3005
 

Email: mark.oldfield@konicaminolta.eu
www.konicaminolta.eu