Nzoia Sugar Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Nzoia Sugar Company Limited is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries. 

To fulfill its mandate the Company, an equal opportunity employer wishes to engage a suitably qualified Kenyan for the following position:

Sales and Marketing Manager

1 Position
 

The successful candidates will report to the Managing Director. 

He/she will be involved in the formulation and execution of strategic sugar sales and marketing systems and thus he/she should have full understanding of marketing of fast moving consumer products.
 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To ensure effective receipt and storage of sugar in the bonded warehouse.
• Conduct market research, product development, pricing and establish market positions / locations.
• To plan and execute sugar strategic marketing plans that achieves set targets.
• To formulate and ensure effective implementation of physical sugar distribution channels that cut across the country.
• To create and maintain good customer relations and loyalty.
• To ensure maintenance and accurate stock/sales information.
• To timely submit accurate daily and periodical reports to management.
• To design and implement appropriate product promotional activities.
• To initiate development of new products compatible with the prevailing market needs.
• To prepare annual budgets and control costs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Aged between 35 – 55 years.
• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or equivalent. An additional Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution and membership of a professional body will be an added advantage.
• ICT knowledge.
• At least eight (8) years working experience in a large and busy manufacturing concern, three (3) must be at senior management level.

Personal Qualities

• Practical, result oriented and self-driven to realize goals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Team building skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Candidates are Expected to Possess the Following:-

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
• Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Analytical and Reporting skills
• Customer focus and relationship building expertise
• Project Management experience.

How to Apply

Applications enclosing detailed CVs, two coloured passport size photographs. 

Vital copies of academic and professional qualifications and testimonials together with daytime telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees (one of whom must be current/previous employer) should be addressed to;

The Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Co ltd
P.O. Box 285-50200
Bungoma

Applications should be received not later than Friday 28th November 2014.

Qualified female candidates, persons living with disability, and people from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.