Safaricom Key Account manager Job in Kenya

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Sales Department within the Consumer Business Unit.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Key Account Manager
 
Ref: CBU_KAM_2012_Sept.

Reporting to the Senior Manager-National Dealer & Key Accounts, the position holder will develop, retain and achieve maximum sales volumes for single point of entry and other channels.

This role is tasked with the acquisition, growth, profitability and retention of direct sales channels.

They will also create and sustain premium branding and merchandising standards for the channels.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Acquisition of new key accounts and other non-traditional retail outlets to sell Safaricom products and services
•     Achievement of sales targets in terms of airtime sales, data and devices revenue generated  the channels
•     Grow and retain Key Accounts channel portfolio through implementation of Channel Growth and Development programmes
•     Manage the formulation and implementation of marketing plans per channel
•     Effectively manage the overall operations of newly acquired channel accounts and ensure compliance to channel contractual agreement requirements
•     Lead the implementation of an effective merchandising plan for the assigned retail channels
•     Conduct regular business reviews and progress evaluation with each client/channel
•     Develop and manage implementation of effective promotional activities within the sales channel

Role requirements:

•     A degree in Business Administration/Bachelor of commerce or related field
•     Must have 5years experience working in Sales, FMCG
•     Experience in channel management, Relationship Management and Account development
•     Strong thinker with a strong business and commercial sense
•     Team player with pleasant outgoing personality & resilience
•     Good communication and interpersonal skills
•     Proactive, confident, energetic & with ability to work under pressure
•     Strong negotiation skills
•     Must demonstrate sales planning, forecasting and sales execution experience
•     Ability to work well under pressure with a positive attitude
•     Should be Proactive, confident, and energetic

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.

The deadline for application is Tuesday the 9th October 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Colour Creation Africa Account Manager Job in Kenya

Our Client, Color Creations Africa Limited is looking for an ambitious, self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Account Manager

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Head of Sales, the Account Manager will be responsible for the facilitation of the growth of sales and attainment of monthly sales targets.

The position holder will also lead a team to set and realize sales targets in line with the objectives of the Sales Department.

Principal Roles and Accountabilities:

•   Signing off and managing new clients
•  Responsible for account development  for existing key clients
•  Conduct market research to gain knowledge on new products based on clients needs and introducing and developing them into the market in conjunction with the Product Development Department
• Develop micro sales strategies/plans in line with the overall sales strategy/plan and implementing the same within the assigned clients and markets
•  Set the sales targets and following up on sales performance based on these targets
•  Compilation of the weekly sales reports that indicate the sales conversion rate to be reviewed by the Head of Sales
• Conduct customer surveys and give feedback

Required Qualifications and Competencies

•     Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other business related course/higher diploma in sales
•     At least 4 years working experience selling and marketing a product with a proven record of meeting sales targets
• An individual with a wide network of business contacts
•     Good Client Relationship Management skills
•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•     Excellent people skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
•     Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th June 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.