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Komaza works to unlock the potential of small-scale farmers to solve Africa's wood supply crisis. Collectively, small farmers possess limitless land and labor resources to plant billions of trees. Komaza provides farmers with support across the forestry value chain, from seedlings to sawmills. With a dramatically lower-cost and more-scalable forestry model, ...
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About The Team
In the Komaza Sales team we are responsible for taking the product to market and getting the best returns for our farmers’ hard work. We build long-term sustainable business relationships with different segments of customers, and go the extra mile to best meet their needs. As a team we also look at global and national trends and make sure we can anticipate future demand to be on top of the latest developments in the industry. Market research is done on a continuous basis to see where new opportunities may arise - be it in value-addition, processing, export or product diversification.
About This Role
The Sales Manager for Wood Products will build and lead Komaza’s Sales team to rapidly scale untreated and treated wood product sales in 2018, with further exponential sales growth forecasted in the years to come. As a Sales Manager, you will ensure smooth operations of the Sales department. You will explore and implement new sales channels as well as closely coordinate and manage the initiatives of a highly motivated and proactive Sales team. Additionally, you will personally manage key strategic accounts and close key deals to build Komaza’s reputation as a supplier of high-quality wood products in Kenya. Key for this position is that you are not afraid of taking risks, but at the same time know when to decide to change direction. The Sales Manager will spend significant time in the field, but also act as a thought partner for the Komaza management and Market Development team in order to design, build, pilot and continuously improve our offerings, systems and tools to support Komaza’s fast growth.
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You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2 years. This role is based at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.
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