Del Monte Sales Representatives Jobs in Thika Kenya

The Company: Del Monte Kenya Limited located in Thika – Kenya is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed pineapple fruit and fruit juice beverages. 

As part of our commitment to meeting our performance objectives, we are looking for top class individuals to fill vacant positions in Sales & Marketing Department.
 

Position: Sales Representative

2 Positions
 

Reports to the National Sales Manager.
 

Purpose: The job holder will ensure achievement of agreed set sales targets and flawless execution of Del Monte brand in the assigned territory.
 

Key Functions:

• Achieve sales volume objectives as per sales targets set and agreed, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually.
• Debt Collection – Ensure all account receivables are collected at the agreed times and that distributors operate within approved limits.
• Ensure Del Monte products availability in all targeted outlets in the assigned territory.
• Create new outlets as agreed with the Supervisor monthly, quarterly, annually.
• Deploy trade marketing equipments – coolers, merchandising units, point of sale material etc.
• Execute the Del Monte picture of success as directed by the Supervisor.
• Gather own and competitor market intelligence and report to Supervisor weekly, monthly.
• Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with Del Monte Distributors.
• Lead Distributor training and development modules and capability building initiatives targeted at Distributor Sales team.
• Sell the entire range of company products.

The Person
 

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-

• Aged between 27 and 32 years.
• The candidates must demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of order generation, delivery, merchandising and account development.
• A University degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.
• Must also hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving.
• An individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental attitude and track record of achievement.
• Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking, persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to think strategically, and effectively present ideas in an organized manner.

Applications:
 

Interested candidates should send Application letter and CV ONLY to the addresses shown below indicating Telephone/Mobile contacts. 

These must be received not later than 24th Sept., 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send your application to:

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000

eMail: hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com