Job Profile
Reporting To: Regional Manager
Role Overview
To represent the interests of our client in the Kenyan market by creating brand visibility and growing the sales base progressively;
To develop a strong team of distributors, importers and wholesalers and to manage ongoing relationships for mutual gains.
Summary of Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Developing new business relationships, generating and negotiating new income for the organisation to an agreed annual target.
Presenting the organisation to potential clients by utilising various communication channels.
Sourcing for suitable distributors / importers / wholesalers, and manage the relationships.
Actively and successfully managing the sales process
Create and be accountable for all client proposals, quotations and any further documentation; developing systems for data management.
Follow up the market and competition.
Reporting regularly to the Regional Manager.
Technical Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Economics.
Proven success in sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process
Excellent knowledge of the beverage market
3 - 5 years experience in beverage sales, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, preferably with an International Company.
Experience in working with and managing distributors
Personality Requirements:
Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
High level of initiative, team player
Ability to work with minimal / no supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High commercial acumen and a record of confidence dealing with middle managers through to decision makers
Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities are captured and explored
Other Requirements:
Valid Driving license with at least 5 years of a clean driving record.
Fluency in written and spoken English
Kenyan nationality
Application Process
Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs.
Note:
Do not apply if you do not meet the specifications listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: September 23, 2011
Application details
Email: info@adeccokenya.com
