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:
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
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