Friday, March 22, 2013

New KCC Chief Manager, Sales and Marketing vacancy

The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include UHT, KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others.
We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professional to fill the following position;
 

Position: Chief Manager, Sales and Marketing
Ref: HR/CMSM/2013/04
Reports To: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
 

Job Purpose
 

To effectively and efficiently manage the sales and marketing function of the company with the goal of building and enhancing the business volume, market share and profitability of the FMCGs’ company.
Key Responsibilities

Planning, developing and executing the Annual Sales and Marketing Strategy, including identifying markets and potential customers and
Preparing departmental reports and providing the same to the Managing Director and Marketing Committee of the Board.
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 and Extension Services department as the align milk sourcing company’s product line 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
Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Personal Profile
Bachelor degree in Marketing or related field
Masters’ degree in Management or equivalent will be an added advantage
Membership of professional body such as Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK)
7 to 8 years relevant experience with at least 3 years at a senior managerial level preferably in FMCG
Proven competence in a front line management position
Management of a performance based pay incentive scheme will be an added advantage
Exceptional skills in people management
Demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities
Organization and coordination skills
Excellent interaction and presentation skills
Demonstrated knowledge in management information system
If you meet the above requirements, send your application with a daytime telephone number and a detailed CV, indicating your current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials and contacts of at least 3 referees to;
 

Managing Director
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited
P.O. Box 30131-00100
Nairobi
 

Email: recruitment@newkcc.co.ke
 

Please note that all applications SHOULD BE sent through the above address ONLY and NOT later than 12th April 2013 5.00pm.