Paykonnect,
one of the leading electronic airtime distributors in Kenya is looking for a Country Sales Manager with the following
qualities,
1. A self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved
and takes the initiative to improve them.
3. Proactive thinker.
4. Strong business judgement, professional etiquette and
organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently in a high-paced
environment.
Major Attributes
- Mature, stable
and focused individual with ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Balanced
judgement, well organized, trustworthy and confident individual with
ability to advise Sales Management objectively and honestly.
- Ability to
conceptualize and have clarity/understanding of specific job/task related
issues and challenges.
- In-depth skills
in Sales
- Ability to exert
objective approach to sales tasks and duties.
Reporting
to the General Manager/Managing Director, s/he must have ability to supervise
the sales staff and oversee all sales related tasks.
Job Description
- Ensure
resolution of customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Monitor customer
preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Direct and
coordinate activities involving sales of paykonnect products, services or
other subjects of sale.
- Determine
pricing, discount, commission and bonus rates for paykonnect products.
- Review
operational records and sales reports to project sales and determine
profitability.
- Direct,
coordinate, and review sales activities for paykonnect products
- Confer or
consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure
information on products and customer specifications.
- Advise retailers
and sales agents on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional
effectiveness of the business.
- Prepare budgets
and approve budget expenditures for sales activities. Ensure sales targets
are achieved within specified timelines.
- Represent
company at trade association meetings to promote products.
- Plan and direct
staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control
sales and service programs.
- Visit franchised
retailers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion of
distribution channels.
- Confer with
potential customers regarding product needs and advise customers on
variety of products available with paykonnect.
- Oversee regional
and local sales managers and their staffs.
- Direct
paykonnect retailer outlets of the organization.
- Assess marketing
potential of new and existing retailer locations, considering statistics
and expenditures.
Key Academic Qualification and Experience
- A graduate in
sales and Marketing or related field.
- Any other
related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experience of
atleast 5 years in sales and marketing and managing a big sales team in a
busy environment.
How to apply
If you
feel you are the suitable candidate for this position, please send a cover
letter and CV by email to the General Manager on
emok@paykonnect.co.ke by 31st December 2012.
