Our client is an innovative young
company that is changing the waste management and recycling space in Nairobi
and beyond.
The company is currently scaling up
its operations and is looking to recruit a Senior Sales Manager responsible for
waste collection services.
You will be in charge of managing the company’s sales team for waste collection
services across different geographic and income areas in the Nairobi metro
area.
As part of the management team, you
will take up significant responsibility in a fast-growing company and be part
of the winning team evolving to further levels of excellence.
Position Title: Communication Officer, Waste Collection
Industry Type: Environment & Sanitation / Recycling / Waste
Management
Functional Area: Sales and Marketing Management
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Number of positions: 1
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying and writing stories on the
company’s work
- Creating content for and managing website,
blogs and social media
- Managing and developing all print and
electronic publications of the company collateral including newsletters
and brochures
- Undertaking quality photography and videos of
the company’s work
- Doing basic design tasks
- Cultivating relationships with the local media
(print, radio, TV) in order to distribute the company’s stories and to
ensure favorable coverage.
Qualification and background
- 1 - 3 years+ experience in communications
- Proof of passion for communications (personal
blog, website, or the like)
- Keen photographer
- Strong competency with graphic design
programs, Word Press blogs and websites
- Excellent writing and communications skills in
English
- Strong relationship building skills
- University degree in PR, Communications,
journalism, media studies or the like
Skills and Character Traits
- Great and enthusiastic storyteller
- Ability to break down complex issues into easy
understandable writing
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work
effectively within time constraints
- Keen understanding of use of new technologies
in communications
- Thrive on challenge in a fast growing
innovative start-up culture
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Adaptability to both local and international
business culture
- High level of integrity
Position Title: Sales Team Manager,
Waste Collection
Industry Type: Environment
& Sanitation / Recycling / Waste Management
Functional Area: Sales
and Marketing Management
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Number of positions: 1
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Managing of on-the-ground sales team across
different geographic and income areas in Nairobi and surroundings
- Leading and building sales team through:
- Regular feedback and coaching
- Development and constant revising of training
and marketing materials
- Design and implementation of Sales KPIs,
process and structure
- Market segmentation and lead development
- Development and follow-ups on controlling
tools
- Recruitment of sales staff
- Development and adjustment of sales strategy
- 90% of time will be spent on managing the
sales team (10% of time will be spent on direct sales)
- Solid reporting line into CEO
Qualification and background
- 5 years+ sales experience:
- 5+ years of sales leadership and management
experience (10 + staff)
- 3+ years of sales experience
- Proven track record in building and managing
of on-the-ground sales teams
- Background in solution selling. Example
segments (‘quality of life services’) include services in facility and
property management, security, hospitality and agriculture.
- Preference given to female candidates in their
thirties and above
- Proven team-building and leadership skills
(i.e. situational leadership)
- Experience in coaching-on-the-job
- Having worked in a start-up to mid-size
organization is regarded an advantage
- University degree
Skills and Competencies
- Highly analytical and systematic approach to
sales
- Drive and commitment
- Hands-on approach with keen eye on coaching
- Thrive on challenges in a fast growing
innovative start-up culture
- Self-starter, show initiative and work under
pressure
- Excellent organizational and communicational
skills
- Adaptability to both local and international
business culture
- High level of integrity
- Strong team-player and “challenger”
personality
If you meet the said requirements and
are passionate enough to build a career in a business that changes lives and
enhances protection of our environment, please send your application in
confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:
The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary in your application.
The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary in your application.
Closing date for applications is
Tuesday 19th May 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for
