SonySugar Head of Marketing and Business Development Job in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries,has a primary mandate to increase National sugar production, reduce dependence on sugar imports, create employment opportunities and enhance regional and national development in line with national development goals articulated in the Vision 2030.

The Board and Management of SonySugar plans to recruit qualified, dynamic, visionary and dedicated persons of high integrity to fill vacant positions so as to realize the vision “To be the leading manufacturer of sugar and associated products in Africa”:

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is charged with development and implementation of Sales & Marketing strategies geared towards growing and sustaining the market for the company’s products.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Formulate and update the company’s sales and marketing policies
• Generate the annual sales forecast and monthly demand schedules to guide production.
• Generate, the annual company sales and marketing plan.
• Generate, control and evaluate the sales and marketing budget.
• Build a strong customer base and promote customer service culture within the organization.
• Develop an optimum distribution structure for company’s products.
• Develop and implement products and brand profit objectives.
• Generate and implement new product development plan.
• Develop a strong positive corporate image for the company.
• Develop, train and motivate the sales and marketing team.
• Conduct regular marketing research to sharpen company’s competitive edge.
• Periodically report performance and trends for company and industry.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Masters’ in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Professional qualification in Strategic Marketing Management.
• Professional qualification in sales management.
• Over five years’ experience in a similar senior position (preferably in marketing and sales of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
• Extensive experience in working with advertising agencies and marketing research firms in brand/product development.
• Member of a professional body for marketers (MSK,CIM).
• Computer literate.
• Sound management skills and sense of organization.
• Good interpersonal skills and result oriented.
• Holder of a valid driving license.

How to Apply

If you believe you are a dynamic, creative and self-driven individual who has the requisite skills, competencies and qualities of the above, do send a copy of your CV and copies of certificates to the address below on or before December 23, 2014.

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O Box 107-40405
Sare–Awendo

SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified persons irrespective of their gender, age, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.