General Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and results-driven individual with a leading supplier of Toiletries, Amenities, Linen, Crockery, Cutlery Glassware and Kitchen Accessories; the ideal one stop shop for the hospitality industry

General Manager

Job Description
  • The General Manager, is responsible for successfully generating business and overseeing quality delivery of excellent customer service.  
  • Develop and deliver on a successful annual business plan;
  • Participate in corporate strategic planning and implement strategic goals and objectives
  • Prepare budget and sales forecasts in liaison with departmental heads and directors
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the company, overseeing that work is accomplished by the managers and supervisors, and that it is consistent with corporate policies and objectives
  • Oversee that the inventory management is consistent with sales, cash flow and financial goals
  • Oversee sales, delivery, distribution, pricing, accounting and customer service
  • Keep up with the industry trends, attend exhibitions and other corporate events for marketing purposes
  • Prepare and review marketing plans and activities and ensure the review of the same is done. Oversee the marketing teams’ work
  • Ensure set collection targets are met
  • Develop global best practice standards for the organization in terms of policies and procedures for the sales and marketing department as well as operations;
  • Identify business development and growth opportunities;
  • Generate new business for the organization and secure repeat business;
  • Regularly report to the Directors on the progress of the organization;
  • Develop and manage projects budget for the organization;
  • Review reporting and analytic needs for sales and marketing Operations for the company;
  • Forecasting for stocks
  • Act as the proponent for review and adoption across departments;
Qualifications
  • Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent and a Bachelors in sales and or Marketing / hotel management
  • Experience: 8 years relevant experience of which 3 are at a senior management position
  • Hospitality background a must for this position for at least 3 years
  • Food and beverage background highly recommended
  • Sales and marketing background
  • Strong Business network
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Previous experience working with an ERP system
  • Customer relationship management
  • Advertising regulations

Additional Information: To apply please visit the following link to submit your application: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/PeopleFitAfricaLimites/72337509-general-manager-hospitality-industry-

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted