Country Manager

Overall responsibility of this role is to drive A+K sustainable commercial expansion in Kenya and the effective management of A&K operation, including resources and brand. Key responsibilities include;
New Business development and A+K representation
New Business development and sales growth in collaboration with the Marketing and Sales teams.
Promotion of A+K brand in the Kenya market through maintaining and establishing linkages with current and
new clients.
Representation of A+K at key networking functions and hosting in house client/stakeholders visits to A+K facility.
Continuously reviewing and modifying sales, marketing and digital marketing strategy to increase market share
of A+K products.
Overseeing the development of new products and reviewing production processes to ensure efficiency and
effectiveness as well as ensuring effective stock controls.
Liaison with CEO of A+K UK in implementing strategy.
Financial & Compliance Responsibility
Ultimately accountable for all A+K assets and resources, all financial matters, including budget management and reviewing and approving the monthly management accounts.
Working closely with the Accountant and relevant service providers on all aspects related to finance and legal compliance.
Ensuring adherence to and compliance with the financial guidelines as per the A+K Financial Manual and Kenya statutory law.
Ensuring proper cash flow management.
Overseeing annual audit processes, including both financial and supplier/client audits.
Ensuring that comprehensive and timely reports are produced and circulated in advance of board meeting and
defend the financial data at board meetings.
Management of social programmes and achievement of organisation’s social objectives
Liaising with CEO of A+K UK in developing, implementing and monitoring health and quality of life programmes.
Exploring opportunities for Kenya-based funding for social programmes.
Identifying and developing relationships with beneficiary organisations for ball donations.
Developing partnerships with local and international organizations to ensure A+K meets targets around ball donations.
Management
Recruiting, supporting, mentoring, managing and developing Team Leaders and a competent workforce committed to achieving A&K’s objectives.
Ultimate decision making on compliance and staffing issues ensuring statutory compliance and adherence to Kenyan labour laws.
Promoting positive staff environment and staff welfare. Administration
Maintaining effective communication channels with Board and organise quarterly board meetings
Develop and foster relationships with the media and represent the organisation by participating in press interviews
Liaison with other A&K country managers and sharing best practices
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Related Job Experience/Qualifications:
At least 5 plus years’ experience in a senior management position within a business or for profit social enterprise, with a Bachelors in Business development/Marketing or related discipline.
Skills & Competencies required.
Demonstrable ability to identify and finalise new sales; proven ability to grow year on year sales of a given product / sales channel.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with key people in government, the private and third sectors
Passionate & Optimistic about the social enterprise space, specifically A+K vision and objectives.
Have a strong sense of self-efficacy and empathy.
Proven creative and innovative skills; ability to see and make connections.
Excellent organisational skills
Sound financial management skills
Strong marketing experience including digital marketing.
Experience of managing staff; proven ability to lead a team to achieve a designated outcome.
Proven ability to learn new business practices