Airtel
Networks Kenya is part of Bharti Airtel which has more than 230 million
customers globally and has become a Fortune 500 company, and the fifth largest
telecom company in the world.
In Africa, Airtel has over 50 million customers and aims to attract more than loo million customers across the continent. Our vision by 2015 is to be the most loved brand in the daily lives of the African people.
We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following executive positions.
In Africa, Airtel has over 50 million customers and aims to attract more than loo million customers across the continent. Our vision by 2015 is to be the most loved brand in the daily lives of the African people.
We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following executive positions.
Head of Airtel Money
This role will report to the Commercial Director, Kenya.
The main purpose of the role will be to provide the strategic direction for the Airtel money product by coordinating the set budgetary targets to achieve the overall goal for the organization.
Other responsibilities include;
- Generate
positive performance against the strategic plan
- Provide
sound strategic direction on the distribution and visibility of the
product
- Influence
and align all stakeholders to the strategic plan to accomplish set goals
- Manage
the Airtel money budget by directing actions to optimize costs and
maximize revenues
- Develop
and manage the Airtel money team by coaching and mentoring the team
members to align their attitudes, build their skills and knowledge
Key requirements
- A
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Finance or Administration with a post
graduate in Marketing, Finance or Administration. Masters in Business
Administration will be an added advantage
- 5
years of experience in senior management, with at least 2 years experience
in a financial institution
- Great
business acumen and entrepreneurial skills
- Strong
analytical, planning and networking skills
- Ability
to come up with “out of the box” solutions
Head of Sales, Kenya
The position reports to the Commercial Director, Kenya.
The purpose of the role is to maximize revenues for Kenya through effective sales strategy formulation and implementation.
The role holder will direct a team of Sales Managers covering Kenya.
He/she will build and harness distributor and strategic partner relationships with a view to strengthening Airtel penetration and revenue growth.
Other responsibilities include;
The position reports to the Commercial Director, Kenya.
The purpose of the role is to maximize revenues for Kenya through effective sales strategy formulation and implementation.
The role holder will direct a team of Sales Managers covering Kenya.
He/she will build and harness distributor and strategic partner relationships with a view to strengthening Airtel penetration and revenue growth.
Other responsibilities include;
- Developing
incentive plans for both partners and the sales team
- Maintain
effective communications with Senior Management and key stakeholders
within the Organization to ensure smooth running of operations
- Develop
financial plans pertaining to the sales function
- Directs
all local sales activities to maximize sales revenues and meet the set
objectives
- Hire,
direct, motivate, coach and develop managers/supervisors in the sales
function
- Work
closely with and support business partners/distributors to meet or exceed
sales & growth targets
Key Requirements:
- University
degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing. A Masters degree will be an added
advantage
- At
least 10 years experience ¡n sales, with 4 being in a senior leadership
position
- Excellent
knowledge of channel, indirect and direct sales
- Proven
ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and
implement effective practical recommendations
- Able
to operate in a performance-driven organization
- Exemplary
leadership capability to positively influence and motivate the entire
sales force
- Lots
of energy
Director, Information Technology
This role will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer.
The main purpose of the role will be to effectively manage operation of the IT function by overseeing the activities and operations of the IT department, ensuring the provision of world class IT services.
Other responsibilities include;
This role will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer.
The main purpose of the role will be to effectively manage operation of the IT function by overseeing the activities and operations of the IT department, ensuring the provision of world class IT services.
Other responsibilities include;
- Negotiate
service level agreements with both internal and external customers and
service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed
targets and standards are met
- Direct
the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards
relating to information and telecommunication systems
- Ensure
efficient management of outsourced business partners
- Accountable
for the management, mentoring and career development of all IT staff
- Defines
and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet the
organization’s goals, prioritizes and schedules major projects
- Develop
a disaster recovery plan to address any risk that may hinder normal
operations and ensure safety and integrity of the organization’s data
- Responsible
for researching and evaluating new technologies and trends
Key requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a Business related
degree.
- A
Masters degree will be an added advantage
- At
least 10 years work experience, with at least 3 years
proven at a senior IT management level
- A
proven track record of driving and defining complex IT strategy, budgetary
experience and project management skills
- Exceptional
communication skills are essential in order to explain complex IT concepts
to non-technical colleagues
- Experience
of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. software development, technical
support, systems architecture etc and a broad understanding of computer
systems, applications and operating systems
- In-depth
experience of negotiating with and managing third parties
The deadline for applications is 19th January, 2012.
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