Manager of Trade Sales Job in Kenya

Our client is a leading plastics company that manufactures water containers and other plastic products. 

The company has operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. Due to increased business in Kenya, the following position exists. 

Qualified Kenyans working in the plastics industry are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Manager of Trade Sales – Water Storage Tanks

Position is responsible for the achievement of Sales targets and full market coverage. 

This position reports to the Head of Trade Sales, Africa and is based in Nairobi

Job Accountabilities

• To implement and achieve sales plan to ensure achievement of overall company’s sales objectives.
• To implement credit policy and ensure constant adherence to avoid increasing debtor days.
• To implement a market visit and coverage plan to ensure all markets are covered adequately and product availability is adequate.
• To implement promotional schemes for brand development
• Coordinate and oversee working of the outsourced marketing agency representatives.
• Manage relationship with distributors and his customers.
• Continuously provide and update market intelligence report with our counter strategy.
• Explore new business with own talent and experience.
• Jointly with the Head of Trade Sales set a Sales Budget

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or other relevant qualification
• 3-5 years experience in successfully managing a countrywide sales force.
• Experience in dealing with Roto-Moulded water storage tanks or hardware product lines is preferred.

Major Challenges of the Role

• Managing relationship with the distributors/customers
• Getting proper & validated information regarding competitors
• Staying ahead of market developments with regards to changes in customer preferences.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the job title you are interested on the subject line.