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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Branch Manager Job Vacancy: Smart Solar

An innovative, socially conscious solar company is looking for entrepreneurial branch managers for the Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru area.

Branch Manager Position
(3 individual positions or family applications)

Job number KJ1109EH

The Branch Manager is responsible for effectively launching and managing the showroom and distribution operations for an innovative solar power company.

This includes managing the day to day operations, business development and contract management in the local area, and hiring and managing staff.

The Branch Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the operations in the area and will be compensated with a base salary plus an aggressive commission based on branch success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Launching and managing a branch showroom office and distribution centre
  • Promoting and selling innovative lighting products through direct sales in the local areas to NGOs and small businesses
  • Provide customers with accurate technical support to ensure proper usage and customer product satisfaction of lighting products
  • Implementing marketing and sales plans
  • Managing inventory control and distribution of products to local purchasing organizations
  • Managing trainings of local customers and NGOs
  • Managing all the day to day operations of the branch
Qualifications and skills required:
  • Proven business development and sales experience with a positive community reputation
  • Previous leadership and management experience of a minimum of 3 years
  • Previous distribution and contract management experience
  • Highly networked throughout the respective community
  • Entrepreneurial attitude, and ability to work like it is your own company.
  • Priority will be given to individuals living in of Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nakuru
  • Strong verbal references are required from a minimum of 3 past supervisors or for entrepreneurs we will require references from past customers/ contracts.
  • Experience in working with Point of Sale systems would be an asset
  • High ethical standards and transparent communication
  • Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Please email CV and cover letter to jobs @ smartsolar.co.ke

All successful applicants will be given product information asked to “pitch” their business development strategy for the area. INCLUDE JOB NUMBER

Closing date: November 6th or until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about our company please visit www.barefootpower.com

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