Commercial Manager at Kenya Children's Homes (KCH)

Job description

Reporting to: Operations Manager.

KeyResponsibilities.

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all KCH fund raising projects and helping the organization to attain financial independence.

Duties.

• Research, collection and analysis of data for continuous assessment of the projects.
• Provide 3 year plan and or projection for both existing and new proposed projects.
• Ensure the projects remain viable by operating profitably.
• Ensure growth by at least 15% per annum on the entire portfolio
• Identify opportunities for business expansion by exploring new projects and markets.
• Advise the management on the yearly projections by participating in preparing operating budgets.
• Ensure that deadlines are adhered to and risks are well managed.
• Respond and manage the economic changes likely to affect profitability of projects.
• Preparation of the department’s monthly financial reports.
• Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
• Manage daily operations, production and sales planning.
• Participate in all the organization’s activities as may be called upon to.
• To contribute in identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
• To contribute to fully integrated and flexible operations in order to provide a good customer service.
• To work with and support other team members as required ensuring an effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge required

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field.
• At least 5 years proven commercial and sales experience. Experience in Events sales is added advantage.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence effectively across all levels within the organization.
• Client, quality and results oriented.
• Team leadership.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure