Reltex is a leading manufacturer of plastic sheeting, tarpaulins
and buckets especially designed for the relief aid and emergency sector.
Plastic sheeting is one of the most widely distributed non-food
relief items used in humanitarian operations and can act as a temporary
building material for families whose homes have been damaged as a result of
disasters.
Reltex now seeks to enlarge its market into East Africa/Great lakes region
As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve our ambitious performance objectives, we are seeking to fill the following position with an individuals who is proactive, self-driven and who can apply his/her knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission which is to provide outstanding services to our clients.
Position: East Africa / Great Lakes Region Sales and Marketing Manager
Essential Job Description:
- Oversee and
Manage the East Africa/Great lakes region sales and marketing
- Develop
Marketing and sales strategies especially to NGO and manage reltex,
customer relationships
- Develop and
manage orders and order forecasts from customers – 12 month rolling
forecasts
- Day firm
- Gather and
analyze trends and market information
- Feedback product
performance and market data (Voice of Customer) into R&D, product
development and marketing efforts
- Help manage and
drive margins for the Reltex tarpaulins Africa P&L
- Work with
national, regional and local government officials to ensure programmatic
progress and success
- Work with the
Kenya production team to streamline order fulfillment process
Required Skills:
- Strong
distribution and sales development skills and proven experience in
REGIONAL sales and marketing qualities
- Strong sales
management skills – developing sales teams, targets and delivering results
- Consumer Sales
/NGO / G.O. /MFI / Banking relationship background a plus
- Well-developed
quantitative and analytical abilities
- Highly organized
- Excellent
phone/Communication skills
- Ability to
collaborate with a team (often electronically)
- Ability to think
ahead - anticipates and solves problems before they arise
- Technical
background, ability to communicate technical details to non-technical
persons such as government officials or marketing firms
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English (Communication in Swahili
an attractive skill)
- Computer / Smart
phone savvy – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Age, Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Marketing or business administration), MBA
preferred.
10 years of experience – Strong sales team management needed
with a proven track record and expertise in all aspects of business
development, customer relationship management, sales, distribution, and
business growth in East Africa
Age between 25 and 35 years of age either gender
Location: Nairobi, Kenya preferred / but extensive regional travel.
Travel:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya preferred / but extensive regional travel.
Travel:
- A significant
amount of travel within E. Africa and other great lakes states will be
required for this position.
- Must have both a
valid passport and driving license
Salary / Benefit Terms: A competitive salary and benefits package will
be offered(including company profit sharing and bonus.)
If you believe you meet the stated qualification send your
application and Resume to the following address: yoshiah.metty@reltex.neton or
before, 14th March 2013.
