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Commercial Manager Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania (KShs 200K - 250K)

Commercial Manager – Tanzania

One of Kenya’s “blue chip” firms that manufacture and Distribute Aluminium And Copper Cable Products in East Africa – where we are recruiting a Commercial Manager – Tanzania.

The Commercial Manager formulates and implements marketing, sales and customer relations strategies in order to increase the company’s market share.

She/he will develop and negotiate strategic partnerships to enhance the company’s competitive position and play a crucial role in product and market development.

Primary responsibilities

Formulate and implement sales, PR and marketing plans and strategies to develop market share and sales revenue.
Establish and maintain good corporate relations and implement a PR and customer care management programme.
Steer market research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the market
Develop the export market with initial focus in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia & Ethiopia
Ensure smooth implementation of strategic partnership and distribution of partner products
Steer quality management initiatives to implement and sustain quality management systems based on ISO standards
Steer the company’s product diversification initiatives and launch new products in liaison with other departments to meet market demand.
Coordinate and deliver promotion support for existing and new products within budget and liaise with promotion agencies.
Monitor the performance of different products and advise management accordingly
Prepare marketing budgets and ensure they are adhered to.
Ensure high level company visibility in the market.
With the Sales Manager (Kenya) set marketing targets for staff in the department and assess their performance to ensure targets are achieved.
Participate in the all round management and development of human resources in the department

Qualifications

Ideally have a masters in business administration, bachelors degree in electrical - mechanical engineering
Postgraduate diploma in marketing or business management and administration with ten years relevant working experience in sales & marketing management three of which should be at senior level preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem solving skills based on an ability to analyze a situation based on hard facts and figures, blended with a touch of creative thinking
Good marketing, selling and public relations skills
Strong management and negotiation skills
Ability to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
Computer literacy including office applications, such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Member of professional body or society

This position is based in Dar es Salaam and would suit those whose salary expectations range from KSh 200,000 to 250,000 per month.

Attractive benefits include housing and use of a company car.

Contact us

Please send your cover letter telling us “why you think you are the person for the job” and your resume with references in a 3 page Word format and day time phone contact to Christine at cawuor@acatalyst.co.ke.

All e mails will be responded to almost immediately.

Deadline for applications is Friday 26 October 2012.

Country Manager Job in Kigali Rwanda (KShs 200K - 250K)

Country Manager – Rwanda

Our client is an established blue chip company that specialises in manufacture and distribution of aluminium and copper cable products in East Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi.

With the growth of the business they require a country manager based in Rwanda to take the firm to the next level.

Ideally, an individual would have a background in engineering, though this is not absolute requirement.

Stress in this position is on someone who has the mindset and passion for marketing and ability to drive sales - - and 7 to 10 years work experience and feels comfortable dealing with those in senior positions.

The Country Manager - Rwanda is responsible for managing the sales team and ensuring that customer needs are met through optimal availability of company’s products.

Primary responsibilities

Develop annual sales targets, budgets and strategic plans and ensure effective budgetary control
Develop and implement sales strategies plans and provide support in marketing strategies and plans such as promotion – below and above the line
Ensure that sales targets are achieved, monitor sales and profits against agreed budget and where necessary, recommend changes to strategies and support plans
Design and manage an appropriate distribution strategy with well elaborated route plans to ensure adequate market coverage by the sales force
Input into ideas on new products for the market
Analyze prevailing market trends, market research information obtained from the sales force and economic factors to provide market feedback for management decision making
Ensure brand profitability through correct pricing policies and product costing
Establish and maintain good corporate relations and customer care
Select, train, motivate, appraise and develop an effective sales team

Qualifications

Ideally BSc in electrical - mechanical engineering, or degree in any other field
MBA would be an added advantage
Postgraduate diploma in marketing or business management and administration
At least 7 years’ relevant working experience in sales in FMCG or in electrical engineering, three years of which should be at management level
Strong problem solving skills based on an ability to analyze a situation based on hard facts and figures, blended with a touch of creative thinking
Outgoing personality, team player who takes initiative
Computer literacy including office applications, such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

This position is based in Kigali and would suit those whose salary expectations range from KSh 200,000 to 250,000 per month.

Attractive benefits include housing and use of a company car.

Contact us

Please send your cover letter telling us “why you think you are the person for the job” and your resume with referees in a 3 page Word format and your daytime phone contact to Christine at cawuor@acatalyst.co.ke.

All e mails will be responded to almost immediately.

Deadline for applications is Friday 26 October 2012.

Distribution Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 150K - 200K)

Distribution Manager

A “blue chip” company that specialises in manufacture and distribution of aluminium and copper cable products in East Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi. With the growth of the business they require a distribution manager to take the firm to the next level.

While ideally, an individual would have a background in engineering, this is not absolute requirement. Stress in this position is on those who have the mindset and passion for marketing and ability to drive sales and 7 to 10 years work experience.

The Distribution Manager formulates and implements marketing, sales and customer relations within the distribution outlets in order to increase the organization’s market share. She/he will develop and negotiate strategic partnership with distributors to enhance the company’s competitive position.

Primary responsibilities

Keep distributors aligned to the agreed plans and ensure availability at all outlets within the designated sales territory.
Monitor sales of distributors, stockists and key accounts on a regular basis and report accordingly.
Ensure monthly achievement of sales targets via the distributor.
Initiate contracts with distributors and manage the day to day distribution relationships to ensure effective distribution of the company’s products.
Re-align distributor policies with company policies
Distributors’ recruitment in new markets and town.
Establish and maintain good corporate relations and implement a PR and customer care management programme.
Steer market research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the market
Ensure high level company visibility in the market.

Qualifications

Master in business administration is an added advantage
Bachelors degree in a sales and or marketing related field
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications or its equivalent
Ten years relevant working experience in sales & marketing management three years of which should be at senior level preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience or qualification in electrical engineering an added advantage
Good marketing, selling and public relations skills
Strong management and negotiation skills
Ability to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
Computer literacy including office applications, such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Member of professional body or society

This position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel within East Africa region and would suit those whose salary expectations range from KSh 150,000 to 200,000 per month.

Contact us

Please send your cover letter telling us “why you think you are the person for the job” and your resume with references in a 3 page Word format and daytime phone contact to Christine at cawuor@acatalyst.co.ke.

All e mails will be responded to almost immediately.

Deadline for applications is Friday 26 October 2012.

Aluminium and Copper Cable Products Manufacturer Manager (KShs 150K - 200K)

Export Manager

We are a blue chip company that specialises in manufacture and distribution of aluminium and copper cable products in East Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi. With the growth of the business they require an export manager to take the firm to the next level.

While ideally, an individual would have a background in engineering, this is not absolute requirement. Stress in this position is on those who have the mindset and passion for marketing and ability to drive sales - - and 5 to 7 years work experience.

The export manager’s primary responsibility is to manage and grow the export business and to ensure availability of the company’s products in those markets.

Primary responsibilities

Formulate and implement export related marketing, sales and distribution strategies and plans to ensure achievement of targets.
With the commercial manager, actively explore and establish new markets for the company’s products through visits, exhibitions and other means.
Carry out market research and intelligence and provide market information that will assist in designing marketing strategies and development of new products for existing and potential markets.
Establish, build and maintain relationships and contacts with transporters, shipping agents, clearing and forwarding agents and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth export sales operations.
Prepare export reports and statistics for management decision making.
Handle all documents related to export sales and ensure they are duly signed, authorized and are in order to avoid litigation and/or penalties arising from defective documents or procedures.
Liaise with export promotion authorities and participate in regional shows and exhibitions to market the company and its products.
Co-ordinate the development of trading terms and conditions with distributors and other business partners and ensure they are fair to export customers.

Qualifications

Ideally bachelor’s degree in electrical/ mechanical engineering
Postgraduate diploma in marketing or business management & administration
Strong problem solving skills based on an ability to analyze a situation based on hard facts and figures, blended with a touch of creative thinking
At least five years sales/marketing experience in export sales.
Experience in a shipping or clearing and forwarding environment.
Good people management skills
Computer literacy including office applications, such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

This position is based in Kenya with frequent travel within East Africa region and would suit those whose salary expectations range from KSh 150,000 to 200,000 per month.

Contact us

Please send your cover letter telling us “why you think you are the person for the job” and your resume with references in a 3 page Word format and daytime phone contacts to Christine at cawuor@acatalyst.co.ke.

All e mails will be responded to almost immediately.

Deadline for applications is Friday 26 October 2012.

Sony Sugar Corporate Planning and Strategy Manager Job in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the position of Corporate Planning and Strategy Manager with talented and qualified Kenyan citizen.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Corporate Planning and Strategy manager will facilitate the Company in formulating, monitoring and evaluation of Strategic Plan and Performance Contract; and Business environment and overall Performance monitoring.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze the Company Key Performance Indicators and report periodically for corporate decision making.
Monitor and evaluate corporate business assumptions and critical success factors for relevance in supporting the strategic course of the organization
Coordinate the formulation, implementation and evaluation of corporate strategic plan
Monitor the Company’s industry and competitive environment.
Facilitate formulation of performance contract for the company and oversee its implementation and reporting as required by the government of Kenya.
Coordinate company performance contracting process
Periodically analyze company performance through key performance indicators (KPI)
Ensures purchases are in line with relevant business plan through material resource planning
Ensures proper maintenance of database on corporate business plans
Responsible for co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of annual departmental work plans

Person Specifications

Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Economics, Mathematics (Statistics), Project Management from a recognized institution.
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in project management/strategic planning.
Masters Degree in any of the following; Economics, Mathematics ( Statistics), Business Administration, Strategic Management, Project Management will be added advantage
Three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy commercial organization
Proficient in Computer applications
Excellent analytical planning and interpersonal skills
High integrity

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited respects the national values and principles and, the Bill of rights of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with respect to recruitment of staff.

We are committed to implementing affirmative action measures and to this end encourage women, minorities and persons from historically marginalized areas and groups with the requisite qualifications to apply for this position.

If your career aspirations match the requirements of this exciting opportunity, please submit your application not later than November 9, 2012.

Enclose your Curriculum Vitae containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, experience, copies of academic and professional qualifications and of ID/Passport, details on present position held, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and send to the address below:

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

Client Service Manager Job in Kenya

An Experiential Marketing Agency offering marketing services to a diverse range of corporate clients and other organizations, is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to take up the position advertised below:

Client Service Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, successful candidates will be responsible for client relations and revenue generation.

Job Description

Spear-head sales revenues for the company
Managing the Client Service and Operations personnel
Manage Client relations to maximize on business revenues
Develop and Implement clients marketing campaigns
Client brief interpretation, Proposal generation and Presentation
Research and Industry Networking
Liaising with other departments within the Company to ensure there is operational efficiency between them and client service.

Qualifications

University degree in Marketing from a reputable institution.
Minimum 5 years experience in sales and marketing and work experience in a reputable BTL Agency or in FMCG
Client management skills (experience)
A clear understanding of how the ‘Below the Line Marketing’ Industry works, and a passion for sales
Ability to work with and stick to strict deadlines

Added Advantage

Experience in a Below the Line Marketing ﬁrm or in FMCG
A member of MSK (Marketing Society of Kenya)
Valid Driving License
Key accounts management

This position calls for focused, motivated and enthusiastic personalities.

If you meet the above criteria, send your detailed CV to monicah.kimani@hallmarkrecruitment.com

First Assurance Vacancies in Kenya: Marketing, HR, Branch, Group Life Managers and Insurance Jobs in Kenya

First Assurance is one of the leading Insurance Companies in the East Africa. We have a strong financial base and 76 years of experience in the Insurance Industry.

In line with the Company’s expansion program, we are inviting applications for the following key positions based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Marketing/Business Development Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Development of Key distribution channels for our products.
Development and execution of marketing strategies and action plans
Presentation of the Company’s products and services to prospective clients and at key marketing events;
Development of training and marketing materials
Coaching and managing the Business Development team
Engage in continuous research, innovation and product development.