KNTC Chief Trading Manager Job in Kenya

KNTC’s aim is to participate in the promotion of wholesale, retail business and e-trade in line with Vision 2030, the medium term plan and the parent Ministry’s Strategic Plan, promote the development of SMEs markets, expansion and diversifications of trade in line with the Government Policy, partner with other key players to avail relevant products / input for the agricultural sector, Improve and strengthen supply chain and distribution systems for both the formal and informal sector, stabilize consumer commodity prices by ensuring balance in supply and demand through availability of stocks/goods in the country, to be a Procurement Agent for the Government and general public and to participate in distribution of goods and services in special economic zones.

We are seeking a Chief Trading Manager to lead us on this journey to help us expand our team focused on selling and managing commodity trading accounts.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated desk and be responsible for representing KNTC’s key trading products to both potential and existing clients, including public entities. 

With a consultative approach, you will identify our clients’ needs and demonstrate how KNTC’s will help them make the best investment/trading decisions, by making there day to day business smoother and more profitable.

Chief Trading Manager
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful individual will be responsible for developing and executing the trading strategy involving procurement, supplier management, building new business and developing existing business. 

The individual will work with and liaise with all stakeholders to help reach this goal.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement KNTC’s Commodity trading strategy.
• Be the face and voice of KNTC, whilst providing outstanding customer service.
• Stay informed about the local, regional and international commodity trading markets in order to spot trends, look for new opportunities, and establish credibility with clients by understanding their business.
• Understand KNTC’s business requirements and align commodity strategies to meet these requirements.

Person’s Profile

• Holder of a business degree from a recognized university in Marketing / Economics / Business Administration. A postgraduate qualifications or professional qualifications in sales and Marketing / commodity trading in addition to the degree will be desirable.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a management position in a commercial trading/sales/marketing environment.
• A strategic thinker with an eye for detail.
• Knowledge of Local and International commodities trading market and trade finance operations to include Letters of Credit will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Awareness of risk in Commodity trading and how to mitigate commercially, contractually and operationally including CSR and Banking relationships.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below by 26th November 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, and relevant experience and attaché copies of certificates. 

Applications may also be delivered to:

The Company Secretary c/o ICDC, Uchumi House,
Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi on 19th Floor,
 

or P.O. Box 45519-00100 Nairobi.
 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification