Position: General
Manager
Location: Nairobi
Salary Range (Kshs 80,000 to Kshs 100,000)
Our client, a successful supplier of office furniture and equipment and rated
among the 100 most successful SMEs in Kenya is looking for a General
Manager.
The successful candidate will
identify opportunities and undertake a number of critical initiatives to
support overall business strategy.
He/she should increase management's
effectiveness by coordinating Administrative roles, HR Management, Sales
Management, Marketing and PR, Financial Management, Production/imports and
customer satisfaction.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and vision to the organization by
assisting the Directors and staff with the development and
implementation of long range strategy, and with regular evaluation
and reporting of progress on plans
- Research and gather market intelligence needed to
assist the organization in determining and meeting its long and short term
goals as well as business development
- Establish and create better internal systems, processes
and control for smooth operations of the business
- General HR process which includes: recruitment,
employee development, employee relations, performance management,
employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
- Ensure 100% sales target are met through effective
planning, advertising and maintaining of good customer
relationships, successful sales administration including tenders and
pre-qualifications
- Ensure fruitful utilization of the showroom as
well as high stand of display and replenishing of quality stock
- Stocks: Maintain general oversight and insure accuracy
of records including A/R, A/P, Inventory, etc
- Oversee preparation of annual budget by various
departments, regular variance statements and annual audit
- Provide recommendations regarding effective utilization
of long and short term debt, including refinancing and
purchasing/sale
- Direct production activities to ensure safety and
compliance with quality control standards, regulatory compliance, and
lease agreements
- Ensure business operations costs and resources of the
department are effectively managed
Qualification, Training and
Experience
- A minimum of five years of experience in business
management, planning and financial oversight
- Experience in personnel management, including
hiring, supervision, evaluation and benefits administration
- A minimum of three years of experience working with a
board of directors and committees
- College Diploma/ Graduate or equivalent experience
- Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written
communications skills
- Effective problem - solving and mediation skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi - task and work in a fast
- paced office setting
- Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis
situations
To apply, send your CV and cover
letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before 12th July 2013.
Clearly indicate the position
applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.