Career Directions Ltd

KEY ACCOUNTS HEAD

Career Directions Ltd  •  Thika, KE (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


We
are in the process of filling the vacant position of

Key Accounts Head

in our Sales & Marketing Department reporting
to the Senior Director Sales (Commercial). In view of this kindly send
us a proposal for undertaking this process for consideration: -


The
ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -


THE ROLE: - KEY ACCOUNTS HEAD


JOB PURPOSE: -


Responsible for overseeing outlet executions and
expansion benchmarks and objectives are set through execution of Key Accounts
Plan.


Main accountabilities of the

Key Accounts Head

will

include: -


  • Growing
    the client’s business while building the brand equity with the Key Accounts.

    Ensuring
    Achievement of Sales Volumes/Revenue and Operating Income for the entire range
    of the client’s Products within the assigned Chains – Beverages, Canned
    Fruits/Vegetables, Canned Juices, Cereals and Fresh Produce.

  • Providing
    and implementing the Annual Business plans for all the assigned Key Accounts
    Chains.

  • Drawing
    and Negotiate Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and supply agreements with Modern
    Trade Accounts

  • Managing
    Demand Planning Accuracy – Ensure all Accounts/Stores fully stock the client range
    and categories per SKU and providing accurate sales forecasts.

  • Managing
    Collection of Account Receivables in time from the assigned Key Accounts chains
    as per the trading terms.

  • Preparing
    and Executing Key Accounts Marketing programs designed to enhance consumer
    brand equity/awareness and monitoring trade pricing.

  • Managing
    Third Party Agencies providing merchandizing/sales functions with periodic
    performance reviews.

  • Prior
    knowledge and usage of Sales Automation and CRM Tools.

  • New
    Product Listing

  • Signs
    off of annual Joint Business Plans JBPs


REQUIREMENTS: -


The
ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -



University degree in Commerce, Economics or
Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent
qualification.



Preferred 2
years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.



Demonstrate detailed understanding of the
core sales capabilities of order generation, delivery, merchandising and
account development.



Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking,
persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who
is able to think strategically, and effectively present ideas in an organized
manner.



Individual who can demonstrate that he/she
has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental attitude and track
record of achievement.



Must also
hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving



Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking,
and a team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.



Individual who can demonstrate that he/she
has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental.



Attitude
and track record of achievement.



Able to
conclude tasks in a timely manner and under little or no supervision.



Well versed with MS Office with
demonstrated ability to carry out data analysis and generate requisite reports.


Requirements


University degree in Commerce, Economics or
Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent
qualification.



Preferred 2
years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.



Demonstrate detailed understanding of the
core sales capabilities of order generation, delivery, merchandising and
account development.



Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking,
persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who
is able to think strategically, and effectively present ideas in an organized
manner.



Individual who can demonstrate that he/she
has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental attitude and track
record of achievement.



Must also
hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving



Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking,
and a team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.



Individual who can demonstrate that he/she
has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental.



Attitude
and track record of achievement.



Able to
conclude tasks in a timely manner and under little or no supervision.



Well versed with MS Office with
demonstrated ability to carry out data analysis and generate requisite reports.

Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
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