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  • Senior Campaign and Performance Marketing Manager – Payment Tribe Customer Relation Management (CRM) Engineer

    Senior Campaign and Performance Marketing Manager – Payment Tribe Customer Relation Management (CRM) Engineer

    DESCRIPTION
    M-PESA, the Africa’s largest fintech is evolving from a basic mobile payment and remittance service to a lifestyle platform supporting Safaricom’s vision of being a digital services provider (DSP). The journey from a mobile remittances and payment service will involve connecting to thousands of daily life services providers guided by customers’ behavior evolution.
    Reporting to Tribe Lead, Payments Tribe, the position holder will be responsible for strategy and execution of the go-to-market strategy for M-PESA Superapp.
    Key responsibilities.

    Lead the execution of the go-to-market strategy for M-PESA Superapp. Design the marketing strategy to drive customer activity and revenue while incorporating data analysis to determine the best growth path as well as Soliciting direct customer feedback to validate the strategy for M-PESA Superapp.
    Drive campaigns from planning to execution and beyond to meet key performance metrics while constantly optimizing marketing activities to improve return on investment.
    Evaluating growth opportunities with MiniApps partners and jointly develop campaigns to drive usage of all the services delivered through 3rd Party Miniprograms. This will include brand guidelines, scheduling, budget and revenue sharing arrangements.
    Partner with the Product development agile squad to refine the product roadmap, offer market and customers insights to influence the direction of the product.
    Allocate budgets and analyze and recommend modifications to ad spends, optimize marketing budgets to maximize Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and efficiently scale new customers
    Drive revenue achieve targeted ROI and maintain positive KPI trends; Determine monthly, quarterly and annual revenue forecasts and budgets.
    Track and evaluate KPIs of all marketing channels and determine necessary adjustments to optimize overall marketing effectiveness in line with budgeted marketing spend.
     Work with the Brand Marketing team to create aligned consumer communications across all channels and to ensure both strong commercial and consistent brand messages. Test
     Deliver clear, concise and reliable reporting on all activities to key stakeholders.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience in developing new products, such as product launch or product incubation expertise.
    Strong cross-group collaboration and communication skills within a highly matrixed organization.
    Commercial marketing or sales experience; familiarity with go-to-market channels/levers.
    Ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment.
    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related field (or equivalent commercial experience) with 5 years in ecommerce experience, either on agency or client side.
    3+ years of experience in performance-based marketing.
    Experience of mobile and social marketing including apps is preferred.
    Experience in Marketing E-commerce or digital Lifestyle products will be an added advantage.
    Ability to effectively manage a 3rd party external agencies.
    Demonstrate great commercial & industry acumen.
    Excellent working knowledge of web analytics tools and the ability to consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources.  
    Strong communication skills written & oral and ability to quickly build strong relationships.
    Ability to work across cultures and geographies to support local digital needs.
    Ability and desire to work at both the strategic and tactical levels.
    Self-starter mentality and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

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  • Senior BSG Consultant – Infinity

    Senior BSG Consultant – Infinity

    We are technology first, with 700+ published APIs, we partner with 100+ Fintechs in our marketplace. We have been recognized year after year by Gartner, IBS, and Forrester for our award-winning solutions.

    Temenos is the 4th largest European Software company, with over 3000 clients in 150 countries. We are proud of our 7500+ Temenosians working across the globe to make banking better!

    THE ROLE

    The new colleague will work with the sales teams and provide Consultancy and Solution support around Temenos products, including presentations and demonstrations, with a primary focus to win qualified business for Temenos.

    Key Responsibilities
     

    Undertake Solution Consultancy activities with prospects to understand the Technology needs and drivers for change and position TEMENOS’ solutions and Technology differentiators.
    Collaborate with sales team to promote TEMENOS products and services through presentations of Temenos technology and architecture to win qualified deals.
    Provide quick and accurate responses to the technical queries of RFI/ RFP’s, and to facilitate all technology related inquiries from clients, distributors and partners.
    Design and configure screens, enquiries, reports, workflows, code, document and maintain scripts for workshops and Proof of Concepts
    Participate in customer calls and events as necessary to promote TEMENOS products and services through presentations of Temenos technology and architecture to prospects.
    Engage in the Pre-Sales phase by introducing technical aspects of TEMENOS product/services offering and provide product demonstrations – functionality, technical requirements etc. – by interfacing with prospective and current clients, distributors and partners and recommend system solutions that ensure the optimum usage and utilization of TEMENOS products and services.
     

    Serves as the contact point for all prospect Technology queries as well as internal partner groups (i.e., Product, Model Bank team, etc.)
     

    Excellent knowledge and deep familiarity with most current release of Temenos product suites.
    Perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required by management.
    Fully proficient and knowledgeable as an expert in the tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
    Work with other technical teams within Temenos to keep the knowledge updated.
    Mentoring and training up junior team members in Temenos technology solutions.
    Active involvement in Post sales activities like SOW (Scope of work) preparation, upgrade opportunity discussions etc.
     

    Skills & Experience
     

    Experience in working in digital transformation projects, ideally in the financial services industry
    Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions/environments to the cloud
    Experience of working in digital banking
    Knowledge of microservices, open-APIs, SOA, containerization technologies
    Detailed knowledge of UX and CX software tools and systems
    Experience in Agile Software development and change management processes
    Interest in the financial services industry; the trends, challenges, and innovations
    Experience in a client-facing role acts as a trusted partner to C-level business and technical stakeholders
    Is a thought leader and is passionate about driving change within an industry
    Able to navigate complexity and deal with ambiguity
    Entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do approach to problem-solving
    A passion for technology!
    A global mindset, a team spirit, and a desire to make a real impact
    An appetite for learning and growth
    Excellent communication skills, a careful listener, and inspiring speaker
    Fluency in English, other languages like French or African languages is a plus
     

    WHY TEMENOS
     

    You will work at the cutting edge of technology innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming banking every day.
    You will experience in a fast-paced environment, ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously strive to be the best.
    You will be part of a team that values integrity; we support each other and keep our promises.
    You will be able to work freely, flexibly and true to your authentic self; we champion diversity.
    You will be joining a global and diverse family that works together through the good times and bad; we care deeply about each other and our clients.
    You will experience what we call – Temenosity!
     

    We value applications from people from all walks of life; if you are excited to be part of our journey and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Senior Officer; Cyber Prevent & Defense – (21000604) Senior Officer; Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Control Senior Officer; Cyber Security Strategy & Design

    Senior Officer; Cyber Prevent & Defense – (21000604) Senior Officer; Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Control Senior Officer; Cyber Security Strategy & Design

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Cyber Security Department within the Corporate Security division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
    The Cyber Security Prevent & Defense Team is responsible for implementing cyber security architecture and policies. The team oversees the day-to-day maintenance of the Cyber Security Infrastructure, managing support SLAs with both internal and external customers, and running of key cyber security programs.
    Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Prevent and Defense, the successful candidate will lend support in day to day operations and maintenance of Cyber Security services to ensure 99.999% availability. He /she will provide technical security expertise and 2nd level support to staff and teams to ensure the efficient use of systems and tools. He or she will be responsible for managing key cyber security programs across the organization.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Driving standards of excellence to achieve Cyber Security strategy.

    Facilitate implementation, management, compliance, and optimization of Cyber Security policies, baselines, standards, and processes in order to improve posture.
    Operational team lead in the configuration, management and optimization of cyber security endpoint technologies.

    Lead in the implementation, management and optimization of controls to mitigate cyber risks, and audit findings (Internal and External).
    Serve as the primary point of contact & escalation point for Security Administration tasks: provisioning and deprovisioning, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and support.
    Lead efforts in change management, continuous improvement and documentation around Cyber Security solutions and processes.
    Responsible for the set-up, coordination, execution, and maintenance of the incident management in conjunction with incident management team.
    Ensure management and maturity of patching and vulnerability management program.
    Ensure coverage, adequacy and KPIs of endpoint security controls are met and continually approved.
    Ensure agreed support SLAs are met with respective cyber security vendors.
    Provide 2nd level support to staff and contractors for better experience.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/information Technology
    At least one professional Information Security Qualification: CISSP/CISM/CISA
    Advance competencies in Microsoft, Linux or Unix Operating Systems administration
    Advance competencies experience in Information Security Technologies
    Advance competencies in Network Security: CCNP or CCIE (Security) is an added advantage.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Cyber security technologies
    Experience in design, delivery and support of Information Security solutions to customers will be an added advantage.
    Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
    Good report writing and communication skills
    Good at coordinating and leading teams.
    Analytical Thinking. Customer focused.

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  • Fixed Data Delivery Lead

    Fixed Data Delivery Lead

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following Opportunity in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division.   In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Description
    Reporting to Consumer IT Lead, the position holder shall provide leadership in driving delivery of Business Unit projects using Business Domain and IT knowledge. Leading a team of Architects and Business Analysts, as well as virtual IT delivery teams to implement Fixed Data promotions. Break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks. Be committed to high quality and delivery on time.
    Responsibilities

    Responsible for all Domain business projects by resourcing and leading virtual teams across IT
    Responsible for delivering 95% of the projects on time
    Responsible for ensuring project stability within max 48 hours
    Ensure agile is implemented in at least 50% of the projects
    Maintain an accurate registry of all business projects  with various statuses and ensure business teams are appraised at all times
    Agree with business product leads & PMO on projects KPI’s, milestones and timelines
    Attend business strategy meetings to ensure IT is aligned with business needs
    Regular team and one-on-one engagements
    Build the team skillset according to the fit for future program
    Team performance management
    Provide budget inputs for business solutions.
    Attend BU strategy sessions
    Weekly Delivery reporting to BU HoDs and Senior Managers on the status of their deliverables
    Responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting all business requirements
    Ensure sensible consensus is reached for all requirements/specifications and help business, IT, CXX, Revenue Assurance and test leads to have the same mutual understanding
    Ensure test plans cover all aspects of Business Requirements and existing business rules
    Responsible for Solutions Design to meet business requirements and non-functional requirements
    Drive reuse on all technical and business functionality designed and no duplication of business components
    Collaboratively oversee the development/configuration of solutions as per agreed designs
    Provide solution architecture input into all new system tenders

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
    Certification in Business Analysis & Agile Project Management will be an added advantage
    Strong business acumen and mindset – with bias to Consumer, Enterprise and Sales domains
    5+ years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in Business Analysis and Systems design.
    3+ years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
    Team player who is skilled at building up and managing stakeholder relationships successfully
    Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery
    Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment

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    safaricom.taleo.net

  • Data Protection Officer

    Data Protection Officer

    ROLE OVERVIEW:
    The Regional Data Protection Lead’s key role is to ensure that the markets for which they are responsible understand and apply the Data Protection Framework to their work, as well as to identify and manage risk. They will therefore need to have a good understanding of the Framework and the work that the markets conduct. They should also have a good understanding of any local legislation impacting the research that we do including Data Protection laws, so that they can provide appropriate advice. They will have several Champions or Data Protection Leads within the countries of their market, who they will work closely with to successfully embed the Kantar Data Protection Framework into their organisation.
    KEY OUTPUTS:
    The Data Protection Lead will:

    Be responsible for the successful rollout of and compliance with the Kantar Data Protection Framework across their markets, working closely with the Regional Data Protection Head / Accountability Lead / local leadership team.
    Provide or arrange training, be it programme approved, additional training where gaps/needs are identified or training adapting to be specific to local practices/projects. Will keep records of training.
    Support the business with process changes, where required.
    Identify gaps in the implementation of and compliance with the Data Protection Framework and the supporting network within their markets and flags to the Regional Data Protection Head.
    Monitor and identify any potential gaps, risks and threats in the Data Protection Framework that may impact the business.
    Work with the local leadership team (CEO/Ops Director/Function lead) to complete the Data Protection Risk Metrics/Risk Report, Data Protection controls and take action to address-any resulting issues.
    Be accountable for Cybersecurity compliance activities via engagement with local IT, for example Get Fit.
    Support the local market with client information & contractual requests relating to data protection & IT/cybersecurity via local IT
    Contribute to and support all Programme activities e.g., new processes, training, implementation requirements and completes any documentation as required e.g., DPIA, minimisation records, supplier due diligence assessments.
    Be able to work across markets to share learning/problem solve and ensure that the data protection risks to which Kantar is exposed are minimised.

    REQUIREMENTS:
    It is essential that the Data Protection Lead:

    Has a minimum of 5 years’ overall experience in Data Protection, 3 of which should be in Compliance.
    Understands the business processes and how the Data Protection framework relates to them in order to ensure they are appropriate/are updated as required.
    Has a good understanding of Data Protection Framework and can apply it to their business, taking local requirements into account.
    Has a good understanding of local legislation, including Data Protection, and applicable codes, e.g., Esomar, MRS.
    Can translate the Data Protection Framework and any additional guidance into training/processes and make it relevant to their organisation.
    Is able to work independently, taking responsibility for implementing new processes effectively and managing data protection compliance.
    Has superior influencing skills and the ability to operate at a senior level and can manage multiple stakeholders with varying priorities in different markets.

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  • Principal Internal Auditor Principal Information Systems Auditor (Network Assurance) Cloud and Container Operations Lead

    Principal Internal Auditor Principal Information Systems Auditor (Network Assurance) Cloud and Container Operations Lead

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Internal Audit division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Posting Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager; Commercial Process Audit and Audit Operations, the position will be responsible for leading audit assignments, driving improvement of the business control environment and leading risk assessments for proactive identification, assurance and advisory.
    Job Responsibilities

    Plan and execute audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
    Lead audit assignments and provide supervisory guidance to teams assigned to specific audit assignments.
    Manage assignment level quality requirements in all audit work in conformance to Internal policies, standards (IPPF) and procedures for consistent quality audit results.
    Provide advisory support management on designing, implementing and enhancing business controls.
    Provide independent assurance in strategic projects and proactively recommend controls to mitigate risks.
    Follow up audit recommendations and validate the implementation of the closure actions.
    Provide support to Risk Management processes to ensure that business key risks are adequately assessed, mitigated and the assurance map appropriately updated.
    Provide timely and relevant reports on audit outcomes to support management and the Board on risk assurance and mitigation decisions. 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Upper second class degree in a Technical or Business field from a recognized University
    Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K) or ACCA.
    Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification will be an added advantage.
    6-8 years working experience in internal and/or external audit.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
    Proven ability to lead audits and manage an audit team.
    Excellent reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
    Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
    Experience in the use of data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL.
    High level knowledge of MS Office applications.

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  • Backend Developer – AI & Bots – (21000591)

    Backend Developer – AI & Bots – (21000591)

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division.   In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to the Tech Lead – AI & Chatbots, in Software Engineering, the position holder will be required to develop and publish Chatbots and NLP solutions using best practice and new technologies including but not limited to web technologies for integration, mobile app, cloud solutions, machine learning tools, data and source management adopting Agile in DevOps and team delivery.
     Key Responsibilities:

    Sound and Quality Delivery – develop, test and document APIs as allocated by the team leader. This includes preparing for CAB sessions, deployment and post go live support for APIs candidate for production promotion
    Design – assist in low level design preparation and validation of high level design as shared by the solution architect
    Analysis – participate in analysis sessions for user stories and requirements and ensure complete user requirements are captured and agreed on
    Research on new fit for future technologies and actively implement the viable solutions
    Understanding of Microservices architectures
    Demonstrate strong design and programming skills using and developing RESTful APIs using JAX-RS, JSON , Web Services, XML, XSLT, PL/SQL in UNIX and Windows environments
    Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed Agile project teams
    Proven experience as an NLP Engineer or similar role
    Understanding of NLP techniques for text representation, semantic extraction techniques, data structures and modeling
    Experience in use of source code management systems like SVN or GIT and build tools like ant, maven, Gradle or make.
    Experience in analyzing real agents Chat conversation with agent to train the Chatbot.
    Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets.
    Understanding of ChatBot Architecture.
    Experience of Chatbot training

    QUALIFICATIONS

    IT, Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT.
    Extensive programming experience using Java J2EE, Spring, Spring boot, SQL.
    Extensive programming experience Python/R is a plus .
    Extensive experience with databases – data structures, relational data model, Stored Procedures, PL/SQL development or NoSQL Dbs.
    Extensive experience of web services/technologies – REST/JSON, WSDL, XML, JavaScript.
    Preferred experience with Linux
    Experience in cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, GCP.
    Hands on with Maven build scripts/ Curie moving to Git Hub
    Strong Critical thinkers/ work independent

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    safaricom.taleo.net

  • Technical Lead M-Pesa Africa: Local Acceptance Manager

    Technical Lead M-Pesa Africa: Local Acceptance Manager

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Software Engineering Lead, the role holder is required to research and design the most robust security architecture for Safaricom Digital Channel Projects and Platforms. Work closely with all organization security and risk groups and solution architects. Providing technical guidance to front-end and back-end engineers on security items and best practices. Make sure applications comply with industry security standards as required. Make sure data is secure with the required accessibility and encryption. In liaison with digital product owners, lead in the digital technical delivery of channel security strategy development and execution. Develop a “digital” identity strategy for the digital platforms and implementation & operations plan. Put the logging mechanism for every activity in digital channel applications and conduct a regular audit. Collect logs from every component, including all transactions and each API call, to put centralized monitoring in place.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Regular team and one-on-one engagements
    Build the technical digital skillset according to the fit for future program
    Team technical leadership and performance management
    Provide technical leadership in architecture and providing oversight on implementation; designing programs that drive channel digital analytics, security and identity.
    Provide leadership in evaluation, recommendation and documentation of current and proposed changes to system and application processes pertaining to digital channel analytics, security and identity.
    Lead will review, propose, document and publish design and standards that will guide in implementation of digital channel analytics, security and identity.
    Guide the organization develop digital channel analytics strategy in liason with the data management and business intelligence teams.
    Responsible for digital channel analytics architecture  evolution .
    Technical lead in delivery of digital channel analytics in the organisation.
    Guide the organization develop digital channel security and digital identity strategy in liason with the risk and security teams.
    Responsible for digital channel security and digital identity architecture  evolution.
    Responsible in delivery of digital channel security implementation.
    Responsible in delivery of digital Identity for digital channels in liason with the security team.
    Responsible for evolving to a micro-services architecture for all digital solutions and evolving to modern architectures and frameworks for security and analytics applications.
    Responsible for driving the DevSecOps culture within the chatbot engineering team.
    Responsible for giving technical leadership in CI/CD pipeline automation for security and data engineering on the digital channels.
    Responsible for driving the Agile culture within chatbot engineering team.
    Responsible for coaching all IT members on agile and ensure all digital products are delivered using  agile methodology
    E2E accountability for systems support including and not limited to MTTR, SLA, individual and global incidents
    E2E accountability for building automated monitoring for all digital channels
    E2E accountability for building proactive controls based on machine learning and similar techniques
    Accountable for all developed digital channel security and identity implementation.
    Accountable for digital channel anaytics implementation.

     QUALIFICATIONS

     Strong knowledge of software architecture.
    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
    5-8+ years of working experience in application and software development, working in application development environment.
    Proficiency in a modern coding language such as: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript etc.
    Deep back-end development skills with proficiency in modern coding languages such as: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript etc.
    Understanding of front-end web development principles and technologies (HTML/CSS)
    Machine Learning and data analysis skills. Capability to apply machine learning automated analytical model building that helps the machine to identify patterns and make informed decisions based on that data.
    Proven development experience on AWS Cloud, Google Cloud, Azure Cloud and/or IBM Cloud etc.
    Effective communication skills e.g. fluent soft skills. Strong communication skills; the ability to convey complex technical details to all audiences
    Ability to learn quickly
    Familiarity with CI/CD solutions and DevSecOps principles
    Development experience in agile teams, with strong product development and collaboration skills.
    Must be have experience in developing and implementing algorithms.
    You can create compelling and articulate arguments to Senior Leadership when presenting or negotiating on projects
    Develop an enterprise wide technical strategy to effectively adopt technologies related to digital identity and security.

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  • General Manager-Technical

    General Manager-Technical

    Reporting to Director – Manufacturing
    Job Objective: The General Manager-Technical will be responsible for overall management and co-ordination of the Technical Department, which provides technical services to all divisions and departments in Brookside Dairy Limited.
    He will ensure that the department provides professional and cost-effective service to all.
    Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate and provide leadership for the Technical Department.
    Offer advisory services to Technical Managers on Technical related issues.
    Ensure effective and efficient technical services are provided to the Factory and other departments.
    Supervise all Managers in the Technical Department and offer an oversight role that will include allocating responsibilities and ensuring all sectional KPIs are set and met.
    Monitoring of overall performance and machine efficiency.
    Offer general administrative services to all Technical sections to cover among others; staff management, management of contractors, performance appraisal reviews, cost management, infrastructure facilities, etc.
    Ensure materials and spares are procured efficiently and effectively in liaison with the Supply Chain Department.
    Be responsible for staff development ¡n the department
    Budget preparations.
    Co-ordinate project activities.

    Minimum qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

    Job Holder should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
    A holder of Masters’ Degree in Management will have added advantage.
    Should have over 10 years’ practical experience in a manufacturing concern.
    Must have good management and leadership skills.
    Excellent communication, analytical and troubleshooting skills

    If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of three referees.
    Apply online to human.resources@brookside.co.ke by close of business Friday, 5th November 2021.

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  • Manager – Area Sales Senior Manager – Regional Sales

    Manager – Area Sales Senior Manager – Regional Sales

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the vacancy for an Area Sales Manager within the Channel, Sales & Distribution Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Regional Sales the position holder will be in charge of effective management of agents & sub-agents in the assigned area, growing the agents/sub-agents business to ensure availability of M-PESA services in the area at all times. Indirect generation of sales revenue through effective management of Safaricom Business and Dealer distribution in the assigned area.
    Job Responsibilities

    Grow Sales within the Area by developing innovative ways of increasing/growing airtime sales, Mpesa Float availability and terminal sales at the Point of Purchase; Value added services and connections
    Executing to Win through Embedment of Safaricom effective execution daily (SEED) practices towards best in class execution of Trade activities.
    Indirect generation of sales revenue through effective management of Safaricom Business in the assigned area
    Effective implementation of distribution strategy in the trade to achieve availability and grow sales within the assigned area.
    Ensure achievement of set sales and usage targets i.e. Monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually.
    Prepare, plan and execute Area Sales programs aimed at market penetration
    Ensure shops are well branded according to Safaricom standards & ensure stores are well stocked and sell at recommended sales prices.
    Effective implementation of market penetration strategy in the trade and distribution of all Safaricom products within the territory
    Route mapping and route coverage monitoring of sales team while conducting marketing intelligence.
    Coaching and Capability development for the sales team

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in a business-related field.
    Must have at least 4 years working experience in sales and distribution, of which 2 years must be in leading a sales team in sales growth and revenue generation.
    Exceptional leadership and people management skills
    Excellent knowledge of Safaricom products and services.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills.
    Professional Sales training will be a strong advantage
    Proactive, confident, energetic and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude and use good organization skills.
    Mentoring/coaching skills/experience
    Must be willing to work anywhere in the country

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