Point of Buying Supervisor
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Line Manager: Trade Development
Manager
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
- Tap
into current potential and exploit available point of buying materials
opportunities across all Trade Channels in Kenya.
- Track
in-store activities and executions in line with business objectives.
- Ensure
merchandising standards are adhered to at all times and train
team/partners on basic checks of POB materials.
- Develop
and grow relationships with all stakeholders to deliver timely and
efficient POB executions
- To
ensure all fridges/Coolers and other point of buying materials are in good
working conditions by installing, diagnosing, repairing and servicing them
by working with maintenance department and other service providers.
- Implementing
changes, expansions and additions to cooler units systems by identifying
problems, keeping abreast of new developments, using statistics and
equipment history reports.
- Ensuring
the coolers and Point of buying materials agreements are up to date.
- Prepare
monthly point of buying and on-shelf space reports closely with the
commercial team.
- As an
individual contributor know the ethical and legal compliance
responsibilities of the position; raise questions and concerns when faced
with an ethical or compliance issue; apply integrity in all aspects of
professional conduct.
Person Specification
In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal candidate will have:
In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal candidate will have:
- Business
Degree in in Commerce, Economics, Business Management, and Social Sciences
or equivalent from a recognized University
- At
least 3 years working experience in Sales in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
- Experience
in installation
and Refrigeration repair preferred
- Experience
in Basic Selling Skills
- Must be
willing to embrace travelling within and outside Kenya for periodic work
programmes away from home
In addition the person must possess the following competencies:
Accountability: for delivering
stretching business results and establishing solutions to challenges
experienced
Drive: Aggressive pursuit for goals, energetic,
self reliant and relentless passion for excellence.
Influence: Able to present ideas and facts clearly to achieve consensus and
enlist support to the desired direction of interest.
Communication: able to articulate position clearly and confidently in both
verbal and written to gain full understanding of the target audience.
In addition to this, the candidate should display influential, accountable and adaptable behaviour and have high drive.
Key Relationships
The incumbent will liaise with key members of various business units:
In addition to this, the candidate should display influential, accountable and adaptable behaviour and have high drive.
Key Relationships
The incumbent will liaise with key members of various business units:
- All
departments
- External
customers
Obligations
It is expected that you will:
It is expected that you will:
- Carry
out the role accountabilities within the operating and process frameworks
that apply to the company
- Work
together with all your peers and customers. A key part of your performance
review each year will be based on their input.
- Exemplify
the company’s Higher Purpose & Values in practice – this will be a key
part of your annual development cycle.
How to apply
Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
All communications
relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: email
address: therecexpert@gmail.com.
Applications should be
received by 14thJanuary 2013.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
On the subject matter
of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.