Safaricom Limited Merchant Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

Merchant Sales Manager

Ref: CBU-MASM-DEC-2013
 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Sales within the Consumer Business Unit Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Merchant Services, the position holder will develop & manage RTM (Route to Market) for Merchant Services & Products; Support Introducers & sales team in merchant roll out of Merchant services & products; Roll out & Implementation of new Merchant products across the market.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Ensure onboarding for Merchant recruitment is done with SLA;
• Ensure achievement of Business Objectives on Merchant recruitment ;
• Support prompt & efficient set up of acquired/new Merchants and Businesses;
• Develop & implement Best practice Route to Market for Merchant Products & services;
• Develop & Implement channel merchandising standards & procedures for Merchants;
• Effectively manage staff allocated in Merchant admin through effective monitoring of performance of growing team;
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports ;
• Living the Safaricom way of Speed, Simplify and Trust.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Degree in a Business related field;
• Post graduate certification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage;
• Intermediate knowledge of business finance principles is essential;
• 5 years hands on experience in a Sales Distribution management in a FMCG or service sector;
• 2 years must have been in a sales ;managerial position, preferably in a fast moving consumer goods company;
• Highly results and performance oriented;
• Attracting & developing talent;
• Building & maintaining relationships;
• Excellent team player with good Leadership/mentoring/management skills;
• Developing external partnerships and strategic alliances;
• Excellent Negotiation/Influencing and Presentation skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Wednesday 11th December, 2013

Head of Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke