Sales Manager Job in Nairobi

BOC Kenya Limited is a market leader in industrial and medical gases, welding equipment and consumables, medical equipment and related services.

The company operates to the highest global standards and has access to the latest in cutting edge research and technologies provided by its parent company, The Linde Group of Germany.

The company has established subsidiaries in Tanzania and Uganda with a distribution network of resellers within the East African Region.

A candidate is sought to fill the following position based in Nairobi.

Sales Manager

The purpose of the job is to manage sales activities of the company in order to maximise sales.

The key areas of responsibilities:
  • Provide direction and guidance to ensure alignment with company growth strategies and financial results. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for the region.
  • Prepare the annual business development plans focused on the growth agenda, follow up yearly targets and objectives, and determine new opportunities by analyzing market needs.
  • Continually focus on improvement of business performance, secure long term supply agreements with major customers and monitor performance against sales plans and targets.
  • Carry out market surveys and sales trends reviews to identify customer needs relative to existing products and new products requirements.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities and creative solutions in application of company products in the industry.
  • The successful candidate will be in possession of a business or technical degree as a minimum with several years’ extensive experience in a similar position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in customer service delivery, business acumen, financial acumen, people management, key account management, strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, advanced computer skills and presentation skills.

Specific knowledge required includes sales techniques, marketing techniques and negotiating strategies.

Applications should be sent to: boceastafrica@boc.com

“Application for Sales Manager” in the subject line

Or

The Human Resources Manager,
BOC Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 18010-00500
Nairobi


Closing Date: 2nd August 2013