M-Pesa Area Sales Manager Job at Safaricom Limited

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within M-PESA Department. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

M-Pesa Area Sales Manager
Ref: LR – MASM – JAN 20 10

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, West Kenya, the M-PESA Area Sales Manager will be responsible for effective management of Agents and sub-Agents in the assigned area by growing the agents / sub-agents business to ensure availability of M-PESA services in the area at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Growing sales by effective implementation of market penetration strategy in the trade;
• Monitoring e-money and cash float as per the set targets;
• Ensuring achievement of set revenue targets through attainment of agent recruitment and sales target;
• Carrying out regular audits of outlets;
• Ensuring shops are well branded according to Safaricom standards;
• Preparing, planning and executing Area sales programs aimed at market penetration, availability of the M-PESA services at all times;
• Training agent staff according to the laid down procedures and guidelines;
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on performance gaps and planned activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in a Business related field from a recognized university;
• 5 years experience in trade execution preferably within FMCG/Telecom environment;
• Demonstrate ability to manage key accounts;
• Hands on experience in planning route plans, sales promos and initiatives;
• Proficiency in training and development facilitation and evaluation skills;
• High organizational and decision making skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

Deadline for application is 4th February 2010.

To The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr @ safaricom.co.ke

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