Vacancies in a FMCG Company in Kenya

Job Title: HR Manager – FMCG

Location: Thika
Gross Salary: 200K – 250K
Our client is an established FMCG company based in Thika.
They seek to hire an experienced HR Manager to efficiently manage the human resource function in alignment with the corporate objectives of the company.
Key Responsibilities

·         Formulate and manage the implementation of HR policies and systems in alignment with the company’s strategy to ensure overall compliance as well as employee engagement and satisfaction.
·         Design and implement human resource plans to bridge staffing gaps and deal with surplus capacity through coordination of recruitment, selection and placement of staff as per the approved manpower plans.
·         Participate in formulation of CBAs, drive the negotiations with the Labour union and advise business accordingly.
·         Promote good industrial relations among employees and manage the Labour union.
·         Lead the implementation of the company’s performance management system based on approved individual performance rating criteria.
·         Identify and implement HR best practices aligned to the company’s strategy and to create an employer of choice brand.
·         Develop, recommend and implement sound employee relations programs to ensure the highest level of mutual understanding between employees and management.
·         Initiate and implement organizational, leadership and capability development within the company in conjunction with the management.
·         Develop organizational change management capabilities and implement and support relevant change management initiatives.
·         Oversee the entire payroll function ensuring accuracy and alignment to approved budgets with zero variances.
·         Administer the implementation of health and safety policies and processes and ensure continuous staff education on health and safety activities to ensure security, continuity and safety of the company and its employees.
·         Ensure accurate and timely HR monthly and annual reporting.
Skills & Qualifications
·         Degree in Human Resource Management or a Business related field
·         Higher Diploma in Human Resources/CHRP
·         Must be a member of IHRM
·         At least 7 years of experience in HR with 3 years in a management position in a busy manufacturing environment
·         Experience setting up a HR Department
·         Sound understanding of labour laws and other national legislations related to labour
·         Knowledge of working with HR systems
·         Comprehensive understanding of all the HR functions with the ability to develop, implement and coordinate various initiatives in each of these functions.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (HR Manager – FMCG) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 23rd August 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Industry: FMCG
Location: Nairobi East
Salary: 120K
Job Summary: The Regional Sales Manager must identify, build and maintain a strong relationship with Key Accounts in the region allocated.
They will manage their sales force within their defined regional territory.
He/ she is responsible for overseeing sales operations, meeting targets and managing the sales team by offering support to the team.
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Retain and nurture existing customers, ensuring repeat sales, volume growth, increased rate of sale and customer satisfaction.
·         Open quality new customer accounts, promoting distribution through approved route to market partners.
·         Build effective trading relationships with key decision makers
·         Develop both volume and value of brands through new business growth via brand listings in quality new and existing customers.
·         Negotiate on pricing, terms of sales and joint business plans with clients
·         Develop efficient and creative sales and marketing strategies for the assigned region and target setting for the sales team.
·         Collecting customer and market feedback and reporting the same to the organization.
·         Monitoring sales team performance, analyzing sales data, periodical forecasting and reporting to the management.
Skills and Qualifications
·         Degree in a business related course
·         Minimum of 7 years sales experience in FMCG, 2 years in leadership
·         Excellent knowledge of nairobi modern trade channels and On-Trade
·         Confident, presentable and aggressive, with ability follow-through on join business plans
·         In-depth understanding of company key accounts and their position in the industry
·         Ability to handle and overcome objections from customers while negotiating terms of trade.
·         Planning and presenting reports on key account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Regional Sales Manager) to recruiterkenya@gmail.com before 19th August 2019.

Job Title: Key Accounts Executive
Industry: FMCG
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 30K
Job Summary: The key account executive must build and maintain a strong relationship with the account. They will be the lead point of contact for all key account matters, anticipate the key account’s requirements, work within the company to ensure targets are met, and help the account to meet targets. The key account executive will also bring in new business from existing accounts by listing the full range of company’s products and will develop new relationships with potential accounts.
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Listing the full range of company’s products with the Key accounts as per communicated targets.
·         Developing a solid and trusting relationship between major key accounts and company.
·         Resolving key account issues and complaints while anticipating account changes and improvements.
·         Developing a complete understanding of key account needs.
·         Managing communications between key accounts and internal teams.
·         Negotiating joint business plan with consultation from the Area Sales Manager and establishing timeline for execution, including pricing and credit terms
·         Planning and presenting reports on key account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team leaders.
·         Analyzing key account data to provide customer relationship management.
·         Expanding relationships and bringing in new key accounts.
Skills and Qualifications
·         Diploma or degree in Business or related field is an advantage
·         Minimum of 2 years’ in FMCG sales, with demonstrated results of meeting sales goals.
·         Excellent planning, organizational skills with high integrity
·         Self – motivated, Confident and outgoing personality
·         A Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
·         Confident, presentable and aggressive, with ability follow-through on join business plans
·         In-depth understanding of company key accounts and their position in the industry
·         Ability to handle and overcome objections from customers
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Key Accounts Executive) to recruiterkenya@gmail.com before 19th August 2019.

Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Industry: FMCG
Location: Western Kenya
Salary: 70K
Job Summary: The Area Sales Manager must identify, build and maintain a strong relationship with Key Accounts in the region allocated. They will manage their sales force within their defined regional territory. He/ she is responsible for overseeing sales operations, meeting targets and managing the sales team by offering support to the team.
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Listing the full range of company’s products with the Key accounts as per communicated targets.
·         Retain and nurture existing customers, ensuring repeat sales, volume growth, increased rate of sale and customer satisfaction.
·         Open quality new customer accounts, promoting distribution through approved route to market partners for both Modern and general trade.
·         Managing, training and motivating existing sales team to drive revenue growth.
·         Develop and manage efficient distribution networks for sales.
·         Develop efficient and creative sales and marketing strategies for the assigned territory and target setting for the sales team.
·         Collecting customer and market feedback and reporting the same to the organization.
·         Monitoring sales team performance, analyzing sales data, periodical forecasting and reporting to Regional Sales Manager.
Skills and Qualifications
·         Degree in Marketing or business related course
·         3-5 years of sales experience in the FMCG industry, experience in furniture will be an advantage
·         Confident, presentable and aggressive, with ability follow-through on join business plans
·         In-depth understanding of company key accounts and their position in the industry
·         Ability to handle and overcome objections from customers while negotiating terms of trade.
·         Planning and presenting reports on key account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Area Sales Manager) to recruiterkenya@gmail.com before 19th August 2019.