The Role
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
The General Manager has overall responsibility of running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Seek
and prospect for profitable new business in coordination with
Consultation Board and strategy team.
- Achievement
of the set targets are exceeded by driving revenue and minimizing
outflows.
- Accountable
for profitability, performance and success through P&L and
Budget management.
- Effectively
manage the different departments to ensure they operate efficiently.
- With
the Finance Manager regularly report on financial performance to the
board.
- Ensure
all employees are focused on meeting Key Performance metrics.
- Ensures
the deliverance of exceptional customer service by handling
customers’ needs effectively and efficiently.
- Provide
leadership and direction to the team to ensure there is a clear focus on
delivering on the goals and expectations of the company.
- Recommend
and account for staff recruitment, training, management and motivation.
- Communicate
and set clear performance expectations for each team member and hold them
accountable for results.
- Conduct
meetings in order to set daily workflow, priorities and delegate as
necessary in order to meet company targets.
- Clear
communication of performance, objectives and targets on a regular basis
through monthly team meetings and set communication channels.
- Conduct
one to one meetings to set and evaluate individual targets and
timelines.
- Commercial,
Sales, PR and marketing plans and strategies to grow market share, grow
sales revenue and defend margins
- Review
the potential and performance of different in-house and products and
develop a strategic action plan accordingly
- Ensure
that all Agreements with different contractors,suppliers ,tenants,buyers
are effectively maintained and implemented.
- Establish
and ensure the company maintain an excellent customer service at all
levels of the organization
- Undertake
market research and intelligence, and conceptualize new products for the
market
Day to day Responsibilities:
- Day
to day management of the company ensuring best practice is followed.
- Oversee
the management of ongoing projects.
- Prepare
daily and ad hoc Management Reports in time.
- Ensure
office administration is effectively done and coordinated.
- Prepare
for and attend scheduled meetings.
- Conduct
due diligence in all areas of operations.
- Approve
financial expenditure as per set policy and process.
- In
coordination with Financial Manager conduct financial and budget analysis.
- Participate
and contribute to marketing meetings and campaigns.
- Monitor
and manage daily employee metrics like attendance and absences.
- Oversee
the daily implementation of the overall strategy for the company.
Education Qualifications:
- University
degree in Land Economics and relevant professional qualifications
- Master
in Urban Development is an added advantage
Skills & Attributes Required
- Over
5 years of proven success in Commercial/sales and property management
preferably at senior level.
- Strong
General Management experience, preferably with a real estate company.
- Ability
to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
- Experience
of heading up and managing a team of staff including slaes
- Knowledge
of key contacts and players within the real estate sector
- Experience
of building a business and of achieving and working to targets
- Knowledge
of sales and marketing techniques
- High
level financial management and commercial awareness, i.e Knowledge of
profit and loss and how to grow and monitor business sales and profit
- Strong
leader with good organization, and the ability to achieve results
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate, network and interact across all functions with
confidence and authority.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong
relationship building and diplomatic skills
- Flexible
and able to travel to customers across Kenya and East Africa Region
- Willing
to put extra time to meet business needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email their application and CV quoting their current salary to the
Interested candidates should email their application and CV quoting their current salary to the
Recruiting Consultant,
Frank Management Consult Limited
robinson@frank-mgt.com.
Frank Management Consult Limited
robinson@frank-mgt.com.
Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham.
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham.
