Chief Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Kenya - New KCC


The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include UHT, KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others. 

We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professional to fill the following position;
 

Position: Chief Manager, Sales and Marketing 

Ref: HR/CMSM/2013/04
 
Reports To: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
 
Job Purpose
 
To effectively and efficiently manage the sales and marketing function of the company with the goal of building and enhancing the business volume, market share and profitability of the FMCGs’ company.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning, developing and executing the Annual Sales and Marketing Strategy, including identifying markets and potential customers and
  • Preparing departmental reports and providing the same to the Managing Director and Marketing Committee of the Board.
  • Identifying, overseeing and assessing the activities of external advertising, promotions and marketing research agencies engaged to implement strategies
  • Overseeing the overall management of the department and identifying training and development needs for the staff
  • Preparing, monitoring and controlling the departmental budget as well as the procurement plan
  • Providing support to the Milk Supply and Extension Services department as the align milk sourcing company’s product line distribution strategy
  • Ensuring brand profitability through correct pricing policies as well as developing an effective price strategy.
  • Monitoring competitor activities as well as the performance of the company’s products in the market and advising management accordingly.
  • Collecting and managing debt
  • Managing relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction through regular contact and prompt resolution of issues
  • Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Personal Profile
  • Bachelor degree in Marketing or related field
  • Masters’ degree in Management or equivalent will be an added advantage
  • Membership of professional body such as Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK)
  • 7 to 8 years relevant experience with at least 3 years at a senior managerial level preferably in FMCG
  • Proven competence in a front line management position
  • Management of a performance based pay incentive scheme will be an added advantage
  • Exceptional skills in people management
  • Demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities
  • Organization and coordination skills
  • Excellent interaction and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge in management information system
If you meet the above requirements, send your application with a daytime telephone number and a detailed CV, indicating your current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials and contacts of at least 3 referees to;
 
Managing Director
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited
P.O. Box 30131-00100
Nairobi
 
Email: recruitment@newkcc.co.ke
 
Please note that all applications SHOULD BE sent through the above address ONLY and NOT later than 12th April 2013 5.00pm.