Our Client, an online technology payments firm seeks to recruit a Chief Commercial Officer.
The Job holder should have a number of years of experience in a C-level commercial role in medium to large organizations with a focus on marketing, brand building, sales and customer experience. He/she should have led in the acquisition and retention of both B2B and B2C customers. Experience in the technology industry is required but not a must.
Reports to: CEO
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities of the role
- Shaping
and executing our aggressive growth strategy
- Raising
the markets awareness and trust in our products and brand
- Leading
BD, marketing, brand and support functions of the company
- Growing
an all-star team across BD, sales, marketing and support
- Maintaining
an incredibly high bar for customer experience
- Smashing
our company targets while having fun in the process
- Co-reporting
alongside the CEO to the board and stakeholders
Qualifications
- A
holder of a business-related Bachelor’s degree gained from a recognized
institution. A Master’s Degree in a related field will be an added
advantage;
- Must
have the knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than twelve
(12) years, with at least five(5) years served in a senior leadership
position in a related role;
- Proven
experience in team management, supervision, or leadership, including
performance management, people development, coaching, and mentoring
experience is critical for this role.
- Strong
overall leadership and team mentoring and motivation skills.
- Experience
in developing and executing commercialization strategies.
- A
guru at brand building and marketing.
- Ability
to communicate Company mission and impact in a way that resonates with its
target market.
- Outstanding
B2B sales skills and B2C sales team management experience.
- Ability
to keep Company brand and product top of their prospective and current
customers’ minds by mass communicating on new features and milestones.
- Strong
and demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
- Ability
to think creatively and develop non-traditional solutions to complex
business challenges.
- Strong
negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability
to be hands-on as well strategic.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the
requirements stated above should send their applications letter and detailed
CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: recruit@hcsafrica.com with Chief Commercial Officer on
the Subject line.