We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer
Sales Department within the Consumer Business Unit.
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:
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
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
