Management Jobs in Kenya

Position: Brand Manager
 
Industry: Automotive
 
Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading motorbike and three wheeler assemblers in Kenya seeks to recruit a Brand Manager. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the promotion, sales, and overall image associated with certain branded products or services. 

He or she will control every aspect of the brand, from marketing and advertising campaigns to production decisions and sales strategies, and assumes responsibility for its ultimate success or failure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Creating a lasting impression among consumers and improving product sales and market share
  • Monitoring market trends and marketing activities to ensure the right message is delivered for their product or service
  • Working closely with many teams, including product developers, researchers, marketing personnel and creative agencies to make sure their company brand values and image are followed 
  • Researching consumer markets, monitoring market trends and identifying potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits
  • Overseeing the production electronic and print media advertisements as well as exhibition stands 
  • Supervising the sign off of marketing literature and liaising with legal and compliance personnel 
  • Monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research
  • Coordinating the launch programme to external customers as well as employees
Qualification / Experience
  • Degree/ Diploma in Business Management, Commerce or any other related field
  • Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar position  
  • Have an instinctive feeling about future product concepts and good analytical skills
  • Be a good listener, able to respond to results and consumer research
  • Be an excellent communicator and enthusiastic about their product area

Position: General Manager
 
Industry: Automotive
 
Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading motorbike and three wheeler assemblers in Kenya seeks to recruit a General Manager. 

The ideal candidate will act as the primary owner of key customer relationships and be the spokesperson on behalf of the company on significant matters relating to policies, products, capabilities and objectives for the key customers and provide recommendations to the company concerning strategies that will deliver sustainable and profitable business growth. 

He/she will also set financial and performance targets to develop viable business ventures for the various business units within the group of companies
 
As a General Manager, he or she will also be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships and leading teams to achieve set targets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Overseeing the entire business by managing all the company’s operations
  • Leading in the formulation and implementation of organizational policies and strategies
  • Coordinating preparation of organizations’ annual budget for approval by the board and following through to ensure targets and budgets are met as per agreed business deliverables
  • Monitoring the organization’s budget by reviewing management accounts and ensuring they conform to the budgetary provisions
  • Authorizing transactions and actions in accordance with the set authorization limits
  • Developing procedures related to the organization and ensure effective implementation
  • Ensuring preparation of timely organization reports covering all departments
  • Developing and facilitating capacity building of staff to achieve optimal performance and motivational levels
  • Managing complex work assignments with minimum supervision
  • Providing professional leadership and manage staff performance in the company
Skills and Qualifications
  • Masters/ Degree in Business Management, commerce or any other related field
  • 6-8 years experience in a senior management role in a relevant corporate industry
  • Outstanding people management, business development and client relationship management skills 
  • Result oriented and a high performer with an entrepreneurial mind set
  • Strong interpersonal skills and human relations
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
  • Proven leadership and ability to drive business development teams
  • High levels of integrity
If you have the skills and competence for this role, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 28th June 2013. 


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