Country Sales Manager Job in Kenya

 Paykonnect, one of the leading electronic airtime distributors in Kenya is looking for a Country Sales Manager with the following qualities,

1. A self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved and takes the initiative to improve them.

2. Strong communication skills.

3. Proactive thinker.

4. Strong business judgement, professional etiquette and organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

5. Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently in a high-paced environment.

Major Attributes

    Mature, stable and focused individual with ability to work with little or no supervision.
    Balanced judgement, well organized, trustworthy and confident individual with ability to advise Sales Management objectively and honestly.
    Ability to conceptualize and have clarity/understanding of specific job/task related issues and challenges.
    In-depth skills in Sales
    Ability to exert objective approach to sales tasks and duties.

Reporting to the General Manager/Managing Director, s/he must have ability to supervise the sales staff and oversee all sales related tasks.

Job Description

    Ensure resolution of customer complaints regarding sales and service.
    Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
    Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of paykonnect products, services or other subjects of sale.
    Determine pricing, discount, commission and bonus rates for paykonnect products.
    Review operational records and sales reports to project sales and determine profitability.
    Direct, coordinate, and review sales activities for paykonnect products
    Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on products and customer specifications.
    Advise retailers and sales agents on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of the business.
    Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures for sales activities. Ensure sales targets are achieved within specified timelines.
    Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
    Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
    Visit franchised retailers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion of distribution channels.
    Confer with potential customers regarding product needs and advise customers on variety of products available with paykonnect.
    Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
    Direct paykonnect retailer outlets of the organization.
    Assess marketing potential of new and existing retailer locations, considering statistics and expenditures.

Key Academic Qualification and Experience

    A graduate in sales and Marketing or related field.
    Any other related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
    Experience of atleast 5 years in sales and marketing and managing a big sales team in a busy environment.

How to apply

If you feel you are the suitable candidate for this position, please send a cover letter and CV by email to the General Manager on emok@paykonnect.co.ke by 31st December 2012.