Position: General Manager
Location: Nairobi
Salary Range (Kshs 80,000 to Kshs 100,000)
Our client, a successful supplier of office furniture and equipment and rated among the 100 most successful SMEs in Kenya is looking for a General Manager.
Location: Nairobi
Salary Range (Kshs 80,000 to Kshs 100,000)
Our client, a successful supplier of office furniture and equipment and rated among the 100 most successful SMEs in Kenya is looking for a General Manager.
He/she should increase management's effectiveness by
coordinating Administrative roles, HR Management, Sales Management, Marketing
and PR, Financial Management, Production/imports and customer satisfaction.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Directors and
staff with the development and implementation of long range
strategy, and with regular evaluation and reporting of progress on
plans
- Research and
gather market intelligence needed to assist the organization in
determining and meeting its long and short term goals as well as business
development
- Establish and
create better internal systems, processes and control for smooth operations
of the business
- General HR
process which includes: recruitment, employee development, employee
relations, performance management, employment and compliance to regulatory
concerns and reporting
- Ensure 100%
sales target are met through effective planning, advertising and
maintaining of good customer relationships, successful sales
administration including tenders and pre-qualifications
- Ensure fruitful
utilization of the showroom as well as high stand of display and
replenishing of quality stock
- Stocks: Maintain
general oversight and insure accuracy of records including A/R, A/P,
Inventory, etc
- Oversee
preparation of annual budget by various departments, regular variance
statements and annual audit
- Provide
recommendations regarding effective utilization of long and short term
debt, including refinancing and purchasing/sale
- Direct
production activities to ensure safety and compliance with quality control
standards, regulatory compliance, and lease agreements
- Ensure business
operations costs and resources of the department are effectively managed
Qualification, Training and Experience
- A minimum of
five years of experience in business management, planning and financial
oversight
- Experience in
personnel management, including hiring, supervision, evaluation and
benefits administration
- A minimum of
three years of experience working with a board of directors and committees
- College Diploma/
Graduate or equivalent experience
- Excellent,
proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- Effective problem
- solving and mediation skills
- Demonstrated
ability to multi - task and work in a fast - paced office setting
- Proven ability
to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to
recruit@flexi-personnel.com before 5th April 2013.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary
expectation on the subject line.
