The Role
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Seek and
prospect for profitable new business in coordination with
Consultation Board and strategy team.
- Achievement of
the set targets are exceeded by driving revenue and minimizing outflows.
- Accountable
for profitability, performance and success through P&L and
Budget management.
- Effectively
manage the different departments to ensure they operate efficiently.
- With the Finance
Manager regularly report on financial performance to the board.
- Ensure all
employees are focused on meeting Key Performance metrics.
- Ensures
the deliverance of exceptional customer service by handling
customers’ needs effectively and efficiently.
- Provide
leadership and direction to the team to ensure there is a clear focus on
delivering on the goals and expectations of the company.
- Recommend and
account for staff recruitment, training, management and motivation.
- Communicate and
set clear performance expectations for each team member and hold them
accountable for results.
- Conduct meetings
in order to set daily workflow, priorities and delegate as necessary in
order to meet company targets.
- Clear
communication of performance, objectives and targets on a regular basis
through monthly team meetings and set communication channels.
- Conduct one to
one meetings to set and evaluate individual targets and timelines.
- Commercial,
Sales, PR and marketing plans and strategies to grow market share, grow
sales revenue and defend margins
- Review the
potential and performance of different in-house and products and develop a
strategic action plan accordingly
- Ensure that all
Agreements with different contractors,suppliers ,tenants,buyers are
effectively maintained and implemented.
- Establish and
ensure the company maintain an excellent customer service at all levels of
the organization
- Undertake market
research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the market
Day to day Responsibilities:
- Day to day
management of the company ensuring best practice is followed.
- Oversee the
management of ongoing projects.
- Prepare daily
and ad hoc Management Reports in time.
- Ensure office
administration is effectively done and coordinated.
- Prepare for and
attend scheduled meetings.
- Conduct due
diligence in all areas of operations.
- Approve
financial expenditure as per set policy and process.
- In coordination
with Financial Manager conduct financial and budget analysis.
- Participate and
contribute to marketing meetings and campaigns.
- Monitor and
manage daily employee metrics like attendance and absences.
- Oversee the
daily implementation of the overall strategy for the company.
Education Qualifications:
- University
degree in Land Economics and relevant professional qualifications
- Master in Urban
Development is an added advantage
Skills & Attributes Required
- Over 5 years of
proven success in Commercial/sales and property management preferably at
senior level.
- Strong General
Management experience, preferably with a real estate company.
- Ability to
develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
- Experience of
heading up and managing a team of staff including slaes
- Knowledge of key
contacts and players within the real estate sector
- Experience of
building a business and of achieving and working to targets
- Knowledge of
sales and marketing techniques
- High level
financial management and commercial awareness, i.e Knowledge of profit and
loss and how to grow and monitor business sales and profit
- Strong leader
with good organization, and the ability to achieve results
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate, network and interact across all functions with
confidence and authority.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong
relationship building and diplomatic skills
- Flexible and
able to travel to customers across Kenya and East Africa Region
- Willing to put
extra time to meet business needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email their application and CV quoting their current salary to the
Recruiting Consultant,
Frank Management Consult Limited
info@frankmconsult.com and cc frankmconsult@yahoo.com
Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham.
Interested candidates should email their application and CV quoting their current salary to the
Recruiting Consultant,
Frank Management Consult Limited
info@frankmconsult.com and cc frankmconsult@yahoo.com
Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham.
