Chief Commercial Officer at Galana Oil Kenya Ltd

Job Description

To further enrich our growing team at Galana Oil, we are currently seeking to recruit a results oriented, visionary and highly skilled professional to fill the position of Chief Commercial Officer.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Commercial Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing an innovative, growth focused commercial strategy for both existing and new market segments in line with the company’s strategic plan.

The successful candidate shall provide leadership and expertise to deliver sales targets on all company’s product lines for business retention, sustainable growth and profitability. S/he will oversee commercial and customer service operations to ensure efficiency, quality service and cost-effective management of resources and assets.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related fields. Professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing and/or a Master’s degree in business, marketing or related fields is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years’ extensive experience at senior management level preferably within the Energy sector or FMCG.
• Experience in the Kenyan petroleum industry shall be an added advantage.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial management, setting up effective metrics and business processes.
• Leadership experience with a thorough knowledge of marketing principles, product or service management, sales and business development, along with a demonstrated track record of success and performance.