Katharina Kollie wants to make the world a better place - for everyone.
As a member of the Bayer
administration team, Katharina knows she is doing just that. Searching
for solutions and never giving up.
That is the passion that unites all of us at Bayer.
We call it the Bayer Spirit.
Sales Manager
The Company
Exceptional opportunity
has arisen for an experienced individual to become Sales Manager for
Bayer MaterialScience in Eastern Africa.
Bayer MaterialScience is a
subgroup of Bayer AG, and one of the world’s leading innovative
Material science companies in the areas of polymers and raw materials
for foam, paints and plastics Industry.
Reporting to the Managing Director for Eastern Africa, this full time position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
The Sales Manager will
work independently and will be responsible for sales of the various
products of Bayer MaterialScience in the East African Region.
This position requires
exceptional selling and negotiation skills and a fair amount of
technical knowledge of the mentioned industry sectors.
It also requires ability
to develop distribution channels and be able to make reasonably correct
annual forecasts and budgets of the product portfolio.
Qualification
- The successful candidate should have strong sales experience in relevant field of a minimum of five (5) years;
- have an appropriate university degree as well as a professional sales qualification and a proven high level selling ability.
- Knowledge of the local industries and chemical background is required.
- Knowledge in Arabic language would be an added advantage.
The candidate
- Should be aged between 30-35 years,
- Have strong negotiation skills,
- Be able to work independently and be able to drive sales without a sales team,
- Proactive and a hands-on.
The role provides an
excellent opportunity for a dynamic, motivated individual to join a
multinational company and make a successful career in this field.
How to apply
Interested applicants
should send their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter outlining their
suitability for the role not later than 22nd February 2013:
The Head, Human Resources and Communication,
Bayer East Africa Ltd, PO Box 30321 - 00100 GPO,
Bayer East Africa Ltd, PO Box 30321 - 00100 GPO,
Nairobi
E-Mail: hr.ke@bayer.com
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
