The
Standard Group comprises of The Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio
Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.
The Group
is looking for a qualified, experienced and reputable team player to fill the
following position:
Area Sales
Managers – Nairobi,
Nakuru and Nyeri
The
incumbent will be charged with increasing circulation sales, market share,
managing returns levels and ensuring payments are made promptly in accordance
with agreed terms to meet SGL’s circulation business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow
circulation numbers that meet the company objectives in the assigned
region
- Agree
with vendors/agents on their orders, liaise with the Team leader -
Supplies, place newspaper orders and follow up to confirm deliveries
- Ensure
availability of newspapers/magazines to all sales points through effective
management of agents and vendors orders
- Open
up new markets, recruit vendors and harmonise delivery of SGL/PDS
publications
- Monitor
all aspects of sales performance of Sales Executives and take appropriate
action to maximise on sales volumes
- Monitor
vendors/agents activities to ensure that operations are geared towards
meeting the Company’s objectives
- Organise
sales promotion programs, point of sales promotions and materials &
ensure effective as well as attractive displays
- Coordinate
proper and programmed collection of payments and returns and monitor the
performance of competitor’s products
- Obtain
market feedback from vendors and readers for dissemination to Head Office
for appropriate action.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Basic
University Degree in business related course
- Diploma
in Sales and Marketing
- 3
- 5 years’ work experience
- Good
knowledge of assigned region; including laying strategy for market
expansion and penetration
- Good
communication skills
- Ability
to work irregular hours
- Selling
skills and good interpersonal skills
- People
management skills
If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to
meet the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current
vacancies and apply not later than 9th December, 2015
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
