National Retail Sales Manager Job Vacancy: Safaricom Ltd

The Retail Department within our Commercial Division is driven by creativity and innovation and fosters a culture of high-performing staff who deliver outstanding results to our entire subscriber base.

To reinforce our position as clear market leaders, we are looking to fill the following position:

National Retail Sales Manager
RF: RS-JUN09-NRSM

Reporting to the Head of Retail Sales; the National Retail Sales Manager will be required to drive the growth of Retail Sales by creating, identifying and developing ongoing sales opportunities directly with end users to ensure the sales growth within the department is as projected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze sales and market trends in order to develop and implement an effective strategic sales plan, with a clear vision on sales and practical actions on short, average and long-term.
• Develop, prepare, plan and execute Retail Sales programs.
• Ensure an end to end process for all Retail handsets and data products.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all stakeholders of the business.
• Identify innovative methods of promoting the department and its products and services.
• Attainment of the visibility and overall branding targets for the Retail Centres.
• Lead and influence a successful and experienced team to the targeted levels of sales performance.
• Effectively manage staff and resources allocated through effective monitoring of performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in a business related field.
• 8 years hands on experience in Retail Sales/Distribution sales management in an FMCG or service sector of which 2 years must have been in a sales managerial position, preferably in a fast moving consumer goods company or telecommunications company.
• Experience in Customer Marketing, Brand Management and or shops operations will be an added advantage.
• Highly results and performance oriented.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Excellent team player with good leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confident, highly organized and conscientious.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and reference to the address below.

Deadline for application is 12th June 2009.

The Resourcing Manager,
Safaricom Ltd,

Via email to: hr @ safaricom.oo.ke