Consumer Sales Manager Job Vacancy

As a result of continued and rapid expansion, a leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Kenya with a reputation for achieving results within a competitive market place is willing to fill the position of:

Consumer Sales Manager

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall sales of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and should have the following qualifications:

• A Social or Biological Science degree with at least 5 years Sales and Marketing experience with FMCG within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the FMCG Market in Kenya
• Demonstrate an ability to carry out market analysis, research, and collection of customer data in order to enhance the development of the company's product portfolio and distribution in Kenya.
• Be capable of demonstrating achievement of sales targets and brand penetration for defined geographic areas, specific customers and specific products.
• An ability to originate marketing strategies, sales promotions and customer marketing activities.
• Candidates with a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a degree in Business Administration will have an added but not an essential advantage.

The successful candidate will be compensated with an exceptional, competitive and attractive package commensurate with the demands and expectations of the position.

If you are interested in the above position and feel you meet the necessary qualifications and experience, send an up to date Curriculum Vitae indicating a daytime telephone number to:

The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 1287-00606,
Nairobi

Closing date for receipt of applications is June 30th 2009.