Sales & Marketing Manager at Kenya Meat Commission

JOB GROUP KMC 3

REF: KMC/HRA/SMM/01/10/2019

Responsibilities

• Exploring, identifying markets and potential customers both locally and internationally
• Advising management on local, national and international factors affecting buying and selling of KMC products and services
• Plan, develop and execute the annual sales and marketing strategy, including identifying markets and potential customers
• Prepare reports and provide the same to the Management
• Identify, oversee and assess the activities of external advertising, promotions and marketing research agencies engaged to implement strategies,
• Oversee the overall management of the department and identify training and development needs for the staff
• Prepare, monitor and control the departmental budget as well as procurement plan
• Ensure brand profitability through correct pricing policies as well as develop an effective price strategy
• Monitor competitor activities as well as the performance of the Commission’s product in the market and advice Management accordingly
• Manage relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through regular contact and prompt resolution of issues
• Liaise with the internal and external regulatory agencies on the guidelines for the production and marketing of meat and meat products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or a relevant field from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Served as a senior officer in Sales & Marketing or in a comparable position for a minimum period of seven (7) years.
• Possess professional course in the relevant area
• Be a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK)
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be results-oriented and willing to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Have strategic leadership skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to motivate staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
• Be customer-centric and resourceful in problem-solving.

All applicants should have certificates of good conduct, compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board, and the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission.