Kenchic Limited is the largest fully
integrated poultry Company in East and Central Africa with a grandparent
operation, broiler & layer parent stock, hatchery and processing
plant.
We therefore seek to recruit
exceptional self driven and result oriented individuals of high integrity who
will play critical roles in supporting Company’s overall objective.
Kenchic therefore invites dynamic and
innovative candidates to submit their applications for the following positions.
Assistant Regional Sales Manager - HRM/DOC/002
Location: Nairobi & Mombasa
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager,
the Assistant Regional Sales Manager’s key focus areas will be as follows:
- Increase Day Old Chicks sales volume.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Communication & reports.
- Sales forecast/projections.
Key Responsibilities
- Achievement of weekly, monthly, quarterly and
annual chick and one stop shop product sale targets.
- Develop and implement poultry farmer’s
coverage plan for the region in order to provide technical support &
build customer relationships.
- Prepare sales forecast/projections for Day Old
Chicks and one stop shop products.
- Conduct periodical and accurate market
intelligence on customer requirements and competition
activities/strategies.
- Provide adequate Supervision of appointed
agents in the region and adherence to recommended credit terms.
- Manage all Company resources including
assigned funds, materials and equipment in a secure and efficient manner
in order to optimise on productivity.
- Manage, train and motivate the team in order
to deliver services superior to those of competition.
Qualifications
- Degree in commerce - Marketing
option/Economics/ or Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine with diploma in sales
and marketing.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in sales and
marketing particularly in agricultural based organization or company
dealing with highly perishable products.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills.
- Previous work experience within coastal
/Nairobi region is an added advantage.
- Impeccable Integrity
Head of Retail Sales - HRM/PC/001
Location: Limuru,
Tigoni
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Head of Operations,
Head of Retail Sales
Key focus areas will
be as follows:
- Liaise with the Head of Operations in
establishing and recommending the most realistic sales goals for the
Company.
- Manage all assigned geographic sales areas or
product line to maximize sales revenues and meet corporate objectives.
- Establish and manage effective programs to
compensate, coach, appraise and train sales personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet overall sales financial objectives by
forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, scheduling
expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
- Establish sales objectives by creating a sales
plan and quota in support of Company sales objectives.
- Resolve problems, identifying trends,
determining regional sales system improvements and implementing change.
- Maintain and expand customer base by coaching
both Retail & Catering sales team; building and maintaining rapport with
key customers, and identifying new customer opportunities.
- Recommend product lines by identifying new
product opportunities, product packaging, surveying consumer needs/trends
and tracking competitors.
- Implement trade promotions by publishing,
tracking, and evaluating trade spending.
- Interpret both short- and long-term effects on
sales strategies in operating profit.
Qualifications
- University degree in Sales & Marketing.
- Minimum of seven years of related work
experience or training in manufacturing sector
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to
interpret sales performance and market trend information.
- Proven ability to motivate and lead the sales
team.
- Experience in developing marketing and sales
strategies.
Application Procedures
If you fit the profiles of these
roles, submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current
position, remuneration level, email and telephone contacts clearly quoting the
job title/reference on the subject line directly to careers@kenchic.com by
Friday 7th February 2015.
Kenchic shall only process applications submitted through the online address given and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
KENCHIC is an equal opportunity employer