Our client, The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland and Mala among others.
As part of their strategy to further strengthen and consolidate their lead, they wish to fill the following position urgently:
Head of Sales & Marketing
Job Ref. 4626
Job Profile
* Planning, developing and executing the Annual Sales and Marketing strategy, including identifying markets and potential customers.
* Preparing departmental reports and providing the same to the Production and Marketing Committee.
* Identifying, overseeing and assessing the activities of external advertising, promotions and marketing research agencies engaged to implement strategies.
* Overseeing the overall management of the department and identifying training and development needs for the staff.
* Preparing, monitoring and controlling the departmental budget as well as the procurement plan.
* Providing support to the Milk Supply & Extension Services Department for the company’s product distribution strategy.
* Ensuring brand profitability through correct pricing policies as well as developing an effective price strategy.
* Monitoring competitor activities as well as the performance of the company’s products in the market and advising management accordingly
* Collecting and managing debt.
* Managing relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction through regular contact and prompt resolution of issues.
Person Profile
* Bachelors of Commerce degree in Marketing.
* Membership to professional body such as Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK).
* 7 to 8 years relevant experience.
* At least 3 years at senior manager level.
* Proven competence in a front line management position.
* Demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities.
* Organization and coordination skills.
* Excellent interaction and presentation skills.
Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:
* Job Ref. No.
* Your Name
* Current/Past Salary: Year 2009 p.m, Year 2010 p.m
* Year 2010 Benefits: If house, state market rent, if car state cc.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 6th December 2010.
Send to:
Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
Email: manpowerkenya@kenyaweb.com.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Head of Sales & Marketing job in Kenya
