Business Development Manager
The role:
Reporting to the Director – Processed Foods, the successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in packaging for the Processed Foods Sector as well as servicing the existing accounts.
The role:
Reporting to the Director – Processed Foods, the successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in packaging for the Processed Foods Sector as well as servicing the existing accounts.
He/She will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated
customers, provide technical support and service.
He/she will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers
and hold regular review meetings.
Job Specification:
- Service the
existing customers
- Expand and
consolidate the business within existing customers
- Prospect for new
accounts and expand the client base of the company
- Develop a strong
relationship with both the operations staff and the decision makers in the
key accounts
Qualifications Desired (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)
- A University
degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or any other
related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Experience in
packaging industry, preferably food packaging
- Technical
knowledge of packaging products is desirable
- Understanding of
flexible packaging methods, practices, products and equipment will be an
added advantage.
- He /she must be
self driven with a “can do” attitude and passion to achieve results under
minimum supervision.
- Must possess
good interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send
their applications and detailed CVs to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke by
14th March 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
