Jobs Kenya

Key Accounts: Mini Markets
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management Communicate and articulate the business objectives to the team leaders and merchandiser in a clear and concise manner so that their actions and activities are properly aligned with the business objectives.
Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
Set aggressive targets and continuously monitoring performance to ensure that the Merchandising team’s outputs are aligned to the business objectives and achieved.
Resolve issues, problems, and challenges that may arise from time to time within the outlet
Ensure that required reports are accurately prepared and issued in a timely manner.
Establish and periodically review Key Performance Indicators and Measures for the outlets to track performance and put in place mechanisms and actions for continuous improvement.
Look ahead at risks, issues and challenges likely to occur on the outlets and proactively addressing them to avoid failure to achieve set targets.
Maintain a physical presence in the field to reinforce the account strategy , in-store execution and identify high performance
Sales Management Forecast and track key account metrics
Responsible for overall account performance in your defined territory/stores
Identify opportunities and anticipate competitive offers in the market
Assist company in the product planning process by providing relevant customers’ insights, strategic thinking and leadership related to all aspects of the business
Works with HQ Teams including sales, marketing, product and finance to develop forecasts for wholesale sales within the designated territory/stores, monitor performance against sales objectives, and update as needed.
Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment
Customer Service Provide outstanding, excellent customer service and enhance customer relationships through relationship-based selling.
New customer acquisition and market share growth through education and innovative methods of prospecting.
Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
Meet or exceed territory/store sales goals, new customer acquisition goals and increase overall company brand awareness.
Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development
Training and Communication
Contributes and takes an active role on all meetings and training sessions; shares best practices and insights for overall growth and improvement of Key Account Division.
Responsible for the maintenance of all sales samples, POS displays and selling collateral for educating and selling the complete product line.
Exhibits strong communication skills and team-based approach with other departments; consistently follows up on requests, orders and Deliveries.
Liaise with other the management and external Stakeholders on all matters related to the various outlet on marketing and communication.
Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed
Report Writing Monthly Sales out Report.
Quarterly Business evaluation Report
Other duties Performing any other duties assigned
Key Relationships  Direct Reports to this Position
Knowledge, skills and experience required for this role
Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing.
4-5 years working experience in Sales and Marketing FMCG
Prudent skill in communication
Effective leadership, training and counseling skills
Competencies required for this Role Proficient in Ms Office Suites, Sage pastel
Good interpersonal and Communication skills