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  • Trade Manager – East Africa

    Trade Manager – East Africa

    Reporting to the Cluster Trade and Marketing Manager, the Trade Manager has the responsibility for the direction setting and market Intelligence around products, pricing and placement for the assigned trades.She/he operates at a tactical and an executional level with a near-term perspective of translating direction from the trade desks in Centre TnM to the trade(s) handled, which also entails driving trade components to the Cluster Market Plan and Cluster Action plan. She/he uses levers such as trade and customer mixing, contracting strategies and pricing intelligence based on tight cooperation with Centre Trade & Marketing, following the standard processes and tools for the function.
    As a performance-oriented company, we strive to always recruit the best person for the job – regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.We offer
    An excellent opportunity where you will play an integral part of the business decision-making process.You will develop analytics and understanding, design and drive action plans for the Cluster Top, Cluster Sales and, Centre Trade/Centre Revenue teams; helping Maersk Line achieve and maintain a competitive leadership position in the market.You will thrive in an environment with many different stakeholders and will build trusted relationships across the organizational layers and functions.
    Key responsibilities

    Individual

    Direction setting for assigned trades
    Market mapping for market share purposes
    Market intel from Cluster to Centre on Product
    Price and Placement for assigned trades
    Define growth/segmentation opportunities
    Assign Cluster “Must Win Customers”
    Performance against Market and Action plan
    Customer and sales intelligence in SFDC
    Contingencies and exceptions on team assigned trades – outside of handbook agreements

    Running MLOS to current Standard
    Shared:

    Trade performance weekly/monthly
    Product feedback and development input
    Trade forecast for Cluster to Centre TnM
    Pipeline alignment to market plan
    Sales activation materials creation
    Sales opportunity generation

    Communication on trade mattersCreate and realize business development plans and activities
    Accountability for/decision power over:

    Trade(s) specific Cluster Market Plan input
    Trade(s) specific actions on Cluster Action Plan
    Market mapping
    Market development input on Trades
    Dissemination of Trade direction
    Set the Trade team

    Consulted on/gives input to:

    Market outlook
    Trade strategy and Rolling Forecast
    Market plan, pricing plan and contract plan for assigned trades
    Give input on forecasting, where required
    Pricing effectiveness in trade
    Local differentiators
    Deployment opportunities and risks
    Tender negotiations and contracts
    Operations execution, in exceptions and contingencies outside of handbooks

    Management forum participation:

    Ad hoc participation in strategic projects
    Participation in Trade Strategy Meetings

    We are looking for

    3-5 years of experience in shipping or transportation (depot , road and rail logistic) industry.
    Travel required.
    Postgraduate education preferable.

    Required Skills:

    Dealing with ambiguity
    Strong analytical and data driven mindset Ability to communicate clearly and set focus/direction
    Stakeholder management
    Perseverance
    Persistency
    Pragmatism

  • Sales Team Leader

    Sales Team Leader

    Job description
    This role will provide leadership to the team, grow sales and deliver service-level excellence for PEAK DMC. The Team Leader is responsible for the team of consultants achieving sales targets and exceptional customer performance levels in consultation and booking of tailored FIT trips. The leader will provide guidance, training and direction as the team consults, sells and ensures accurate bookings of group and tailored FIT trips.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent
    4 years industry experience
    Previous supervisory experience, including leading a team to sales success through coaching, training & developing
    Management training and/or qualifications advantageous
    Proven track record in managing and reporting on sales targets for a team of direct reports
    Strong destination/regional and local travel knowledge

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Job description
    Job Summary
    Reporting toLight sales manager
    Responsibilities

    Achieve the daily and monthly recruitment targets by ensuring complete and proper coverage of the allocated area; ensure that all outlets are visited in the correct sequence, follow the planned call in each outlet and make sure that they have duly filled the application
    Determine the criteria to place an outlet first loading and order the load accordingly.
    Maintain a good relationship with the customers at all times.
    Develop sales and distribution, in liaison with the Sales Supervisor, vertically by identifying and establishing business relationships with new clients and horizontally by introducing the full range of the products to existing clients.
    Submit a daily activity report
    Ensure that shortages, outstanding and collections are settled with the Accounts Department and that application fees are deposited and reflective with the Cashier at the end of the day
    Reflect high standards of performance in implementing the trade promotions and marketing activities that relate to his/her routes and customers.
    Lead the team of shop assistance through constant training and merchandising.
    Ensure proper care and maintenance of Company assets I.e. registration book, service system and report faulty equipment to the Sales Supervisor for remedial action.

    General Information
    Salary range5,000-12,000 KSH
    Job Requirements

    Required educationHigh, secondary schoolRequired relevant work experience
    6-12 months Required skills
    Sales performance tracking and reporting; Product demonstration and promotion; Reporting; Sales management; Customer support, Product knowledge Required languages:
    English (Spokenfluent | Writtenfluent)

  • Client Delivery Manager 

Ultrasound Business Line (BL) Specialist – East Africa

    Client Delivery Manager Ultrasound Business Line (BL) Specialist – East Africa

    The Client Delivery Manager has a wide range of responsibilities which are all related to the overarching objective of delivering a great customer experience within project budget, timeline and quality.
    An overview of these responsibilities are:

    Single and overall responsible Program Manager for a specific Long-term Strategic Partnership (LSP) / Solution, responsible
    for the overall solution after contract award.
    Coordinate activities and decision making on behalf of the customer, Philips and the Working Groups.
    Works closely with senior executives of the customer and Philips leadership in monitoring successful operations of the program and acts as the central point of resolution and leadership for all activities at the customer site(s), including service, equipment, consulting and education.
    Sits on executive leadership committees and other groups as necessary to ensure deep understanding of ongoing customer needs. Develop strategic working relationships and provide guidance to C-level customer’s leaders.
    Preferably a Client Delivery Manager participates in the tender phase by joining the bid team after Deal Board I and gets familiarized with the account and the overall solution that he/she will be accountable for after contract award.
    Financially accountable for the specific LSP / Solution (sales, margin and cash flow)
    Fully responsible for customer satisfaction
    Utilize technical and industry knowledge to identify complex customer issues, broaden customer relationships, and develop a reputation as a thought leader
    General management and oversight of the planning and execution of all underlying, inter-related projects that make up the overall customer program.
    Independently oversee the day to day activities of complex projects including interaction with customer personnel, Philips team members, and senior leadership
    Oversee several Philips project managers, consultants and partners within the program team insuring program implementation is planned and executed according to Philips standards
    Develop program documentation including but not limited to a detailed program plan, budget, risk management plan, status updates, retrospectives, and client reporting
    Commissioning and all related Health and Safety procedures Responsible to ensure efficiency of:
    Supply Chain : to ensure that all components (internal and external) are delivered on time
    Procurement : to ensure the contracts with suppliers are managed in a way to support LSP/ Solutions

    We are looking for an senior profile with international experience in delivering solutions in healthcare and preferably construction space in emerging markets that meets the following criteria.

    Deep experience in leading the implementation of technology and business process improvement projects.
    Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry including clinical processes, workflows, and related technology.
    Project Management Certification (PMI or equivalent) and/or ITIL Certification a plus
    Experienced in setting up enabling infrastructures in emerging markets (legal entities, processes, goods flows)
    Experienced in the execution of large solution focused projects in emerging markets
    Experience in building/infrastructure or similar projects in emerging markets and specifically Africa is a pre
    Fluent in English and preferably French and or Arabic
    Deep knowledge on export business and relation(s) to order/goods/services/money/ tax and information flows
    Broad knowledge on Operations, Lean, F&A, Risk, Legal, IT;
    Experienced in negotiation and contracting of ( b2b) agreements for suppliers & partners in a project environment
    Experienced Risk manager with creative and flexibility in risk mitigation
    Communicates Effectively – verbal and written communication skills with customers and leadership
    Builds effective ( virtual) teams
    Able to translate a complex business opportunity into an executable program and operationalize towards stable execution

    Currently we have the opportunity for a dynamic Client Delivery Manager – Philips HealthSystems to join our team and to be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Philips Africa is operating in a dynamic volatile market with a significant opportunity to deliver healthcare solutions in long term strategic partnerships. As a Client Delivery Manager you will have the challenge to drive opportunities from qualification/bid to execution managing the customer experience, project realization and project performance over the life cycle of the project. This role will start with a limited set of large projects in East Africa aiming to expand the portfolio of projects across Africa. The role will involve extensive travel throughout Africa.
    You will manage the local and global Philips teams and partners involved in the solution bid and the delivery. You will work closely together with a wide variety of market and global roles across a wide span of functions.
    You will report to the Head of Market Operations and to the Market Solutions Leader.
    You are responsible for:

    Single and overall responsible Program Manager for a specific Long-term Strategic Partnership (LSP) / Solution,
    Responsible for the overall solution after contract award.
    Coordinate activities and decision making on behalf of the customer, Philips and the Working Groups.
    Works closely with senior executives of the customer and Philips leadership in monitoring operations of the program and acts as the central point of resolution and leadership for all activities at the customer site(s), including service, equipment, consulting and education.
    Sits on executive leadership committees and other groups as necessary to ensure deep understanding of ongoing customer needs. Develop strategic working relationships and provide guidance to C-level customer’s leaders.
    Preferably a Client Delivery Manager participates in the tender phase by joining the bid team after Deal Board I and gets familiarized with the account and the overall solution that he/she will be accountable for after contract award.
    Financially accountable for the specific LSP / Solution (sales, margin and cash flow)
    Fully responsible for customer satisfaction
    Utilize technical and industry knowledge to identify complex customer issues, broaden customer relationships, and develop a reputation as a thought leader
    General management and oversight of the planning and execution of all underlying, inter-related projects that make up the overall customer program.
    Independently oversee the day to day activities of complex projects including interaction with customer personnel, Philips team members, and senior leadership
    Oversee several Philips project managers, consultants and partners within the program team insuring program implementation is planned and executed according to Philips standards
    Develop program documentation including but not limited to a detailed program plan, budget, risk management plan, status updates, retrospectives, and client reporting
    Commissioning and all related Health and Safety procedures Responsible to ensure efficiency of:
    Supply Chain : to ensure that all components (internal and external) are delivered on time
    Procurement : to ensure the contracts with suppliers are managed in a way to support LSP/ Solutions

    We are looking for a senior profile with international experience in delivering solutions in healthcare and preferably construction space in emerging markets that meets the following criteria. To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

    Deep experience in leading the implementation of technology and business process improvement projects.
    Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry including clinical processes, workflows, and related technology.
    Project Management Certification (PMI or equivalent) and/or ITIL Certification a plus
    Experienced in setting up enabling infrastructures in emerging markets (legal entities, processes, goods flows)
    Experienced in the execution of large solution focused projects in emerging markets
    Experience in building/infrastructure or similar projects in emerging markets and specifically Africa is a pre
    Fluent in English and preferably French and or Arabic
    Deep knowledge on export business and relation(s) to order/goods/services/money/ tax and information flows
    Broad knowledge on Operations, Lean, F&A, Risk, Legal, IT;
    Experienced in negotiation and contracting of ( b2b) agreements for suppliers & partners in a project environment
    Experienced Risk manager with creative and flexibility in risk mitigation
    Communicates Effectively – verbal and written communication skills with customers and leadership
    Builds effective ( virtual) teams
    Able to translate a complex business opportunity into an executable program and operationalize towards stable execution In return, we offer you the unique combination of a critical and challenging role and a creative and empowering office environment. You will be actively encouraged to make improvements, establish best in class service and have a direct impact on the success of Philips on a daily basis.

    Why should you join Philips?
    Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum at http://www.philips.com/b-dam/corporate/corporateblog/2016/PhilipsChronicDisease_5.jpg . Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways.

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  • Sales Representatives – Machakos

    Sales Representatives – Machakos

    Job Description

    Unit: Good Brands and Smart Brands Group Limited
    Region: Machakos
    Starting date: Immediate.
    Job Brief: We’re looking for a result-driven sales representatives to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Who will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost sales, new accounts opening and debt collection.
    Responsibilities:

    Collate company receivables.
    Should seek to maintain and win company visibility
    Should cultivate new accounts openings.
    Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
    Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
    Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
    Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
    Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
    Furnish management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
    Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
    Continuously improve through feedback

    Who Are You?
    Required skills and Competencies:

    BS/BA degree or equivalent in Bcom Sales and Marketing option.
    Proven work experience of 2-3 years in wholesale, traditional trade and modern trade.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
    Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
    Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
    Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
    Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

    Are you interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements?

  • Regional Sales Engineer – Geospatial

    Regional Sales Engineer – Geospatial

    Job description
    Trimble is recruiting a Regional Sales Engineer to fill an opportunity in its regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.
    The Regional Sales Engineer (RSE) is accountable for the introduction, development, market feedback of product and execution of sales plans for the Geospatial product portfolio. The Sales Engineer will report to Trimble Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Africa, for directions to ensure that the overall regional strategic goals and revenue targets are attained.
    This individual is responsible for providing leadership, direction, hands-on coaching to the Trimble Geospatial distribution partners and customers. The position will also provide dealer training at a high level; dealer pre and post-sales support assistance, and some end-user support for strategic clients such Key accounts.
    Primary Duties And Responsibilities

    Achieve regional sales targets and assigned strategic goals.
    Interface with distributor and partner sales people.
    Develop a sustainable market and business plan for Trimble Geospatial Solutions in Eastern Africa, in alignment with the global strategy for Africa, to increase market share and sales revenue.
    In-field demonstrations in conjunction with dealer personnel to win major account sales.
    Develop distribution dealer’s knowledge on Trimble Geospatial Solutions.
    Work with Trimble’s Regional Consolidated Sales Manager on assigned objectives to increase presale and post-sale support.
    Respond to, prioritize, follow-up and resolves customers questions/issues as per defined by the Regional Sales Manager.
    Provide input on competitive products and activities.

    Skills & Experience Required

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Geomatics Engineering, or related discipline is preferred.
    An MBA will be advantage.
    A minimum of five years practical experience in Surveying is required.
    Practical knowledge of Computer Aided Design and other domain specific software’s (Trimble Business Centre) will be an advantage.
    Practical experience in the use of Optical and GNSS systems.
    A team player with problem solving skills and an ability to multi-task effectively.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    Willingness to travel in Africa.
    Languages required: English and Swahili, French will be an advantage

  • Regional Business Development Manager

    Regional Business Development Manager

    Job description
    Key Job Responsibilities

    Management of the Net Sales / Profit
    Apply and lead the commercial business strategy at the regional level to achieve sell-in and sell-out sales targets. Act as Ambassador to guarantee the image and policy of his/her brand(s) in his/her region.
    Develop trusting relationships and management of distributors in the region (alignment on the strategy, negotiation of conditions, stock days,…). Perform monthly monitoring of the sales in/out for the major regional accounts.
    Support and challenge the distributor team. Motivate distributors sales teams in the region: recruit, develop, co-manage partners’ teams, ensure the development of their expertise and know-how in sales.
    In charge of the Budget. Drive the performance of trade activities, merchandising and sales training in his/her region. Be responsible for the successful delivery of services and the monitoring of their regional performance through the provider’s management.
    In charge of the business build up (sales forecasts, alignment with Zone Marketing on action plan). Manage and arbitrate regional budgets, as well as motivational resources and return on investment.
    Inform management about significant initiatives in the field.
    Contribute to and coordinate the winning of new key customers.
    Support the modernization of points of sale through the deployment of services (business and retail training programmes).
    Coordination of local digital activities

    Main Competencies/requirements

    Major qualities requested: strong analytical skills, entrepreneurship, sales operational excellence, pronounced sense of responsibility and autonomy, consistence and business reliability, leadership potential, strong negotiation skills, high self-awareness.
    5-7y validated sales/ Business development experience in both structured and entrepreneurial environments.

  • Distributor Manager 

Export Sales Manager

    Distributor Manager Export Sales Manager

    Job Summary
    Our client in the FMCG space is hiring for a Distributor Manager (5 Posts).
    Job Description
    The candidate should have desired experience of at least 3 years in distribution in the FCMG space.
    Please send your CV (in Word Format) with the subject line ‘Distributor Manager’ no later than 24 April 2018.

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  • Market Engagement Manager, mAgri

    Market Engagement Manager, mAgri

    Job description
    About the Team
    The GSMA’s mAgri Programme works closely with Mobile Network Operators, the development community and agricultural organizations to catalyze scalable, commercial mobile services that improve the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers and benefit the agriculture sector in emerging markets. We do this by improving their access to information, financial services and supply chain solutions, delivered via mobile through sustainable business models.
    We provide challenge fund grants, technical assistance, sharing of best practices and support on monitoring and evaluation to selected mobile agriculture projects and services. By working with mobile service providers, agricultural organisations and the development community, we are able to provide supporting tools and share best practices in developing and taking mobile agriculture solutions to market. We help practitioners to identify partners and broker relationship between service owners, mobile operators, content providers and agricultural organisations.
    About the Role
    The GSMA mAgri Programme seeks an accomplished Market Engagement Manager experienced in VAS, mobile enterprise/B2B services and mobile financial services (MFS) to work closely with the Senior mAgri Market Engagement Manager, local teams and programme partners to support the implementation of cutting-edge MNO-lead mAgri projects portfolio in line with MNO and GSMA strategy. While working across a number of projects and project teams with multiple priorities, this particular market engagement manager will need to support the evolution of mAgri services to include enterprise/B2B and MFS components. It will be a complex and continuously changing environment across many cultures. The incumbent must possess a unique blend of business acumen with an understanding of the mobile, MFS and enterprise/B2B markets that they’ll be working in, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. They should enjoy spending time in the market to understand needs and work proactively to find innovative solutions and own drive their implementation.
    The role will encompass:
    Project Consultancy Support (70%) – Work directly with operators who have received commitment of support from the mAgri Programme and support them as their chief consultant to both strengthen any existing mAgri content service while supporting service evolution to include MFS and key enterprise components/B2B and implement pilots with agribusiness enterprise clients. Your role as their consultant is to advise them on development and implementation of their service strategy, robust business and operational plans, share lessons learned in other markets, and troubleshoot key challenges. Ensure the agricultural service is designed and implemented to provide a high-quality of service and impact to farmers and agribusiness clients; and can be scalable and sustainable. Develop and manage key stakeholders relationships critical for the programme’s success, including mobile phone operators, potential agribusiness clients, value added service providers, agriculture institutes and donor agencies. Key to this role is providing actionable recommendations to operators based on deep analysis of consumer insights and supporting them with implementing the recommendations resulting in continuous service evolution and improvements.Best practice and knowledge sharing (15%) – Extract key learnings and analytics from each mAgri project deployment and raise advocacy for mobile agricultural services more broadly within the industry, by ensuring that key industry developments, learnings and best practices are appropriately packaged and shared. This could be in the form of writing case studies and online reports and conducting knowledge sharing sessions via working groups, webinars and workshops (in collaboration with the other mAgri team members).Programme and project monitoring (15%) – Define project plans, milestones and success measures; prepare timely and comprehensive analysis of progress against metrics and milestones. Prepare progress and financial reports, as required. Manage third party monitoring and evaluation services. Liaise with a third party grant management organisation to contract grants and ensure contractual obligations are met.
    About You
    Skills:

    Demonstrable consultancy and business development expertise
    Outstanding general and project management skills coupled with analytical acumen
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    Proven track record of achievement under a range of challenging situations (ideally in multiple countries, especially developing countries)
    Experienced in telecom sector in emerging markets
    Experience in digital financial services and mobile enterprise (B2B) services
    Awareness of agricultural value chains and the agribusiness / farmer relationships
    Able to engage effectively in both a CEO board room and a village of rural smallholder farmers
    Experience executing monitoring, evaluation and learning plans

    Personal

    Should be able to work from the GSMA Nairobi office and have the right to work in Kenya
    Excellent cultural awareness and a desire to work with teams around the world while showing respect for all colleagues and stakeholders. Enjoys international travel and learning about new markets
    Able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas (given the level of innovation in our sector and the wider industry) and proactively communicate and work as part of a global team.
    Naturally curious, able to think beyond business-as-usual scenarios, and dream big.
    Process-oriented individual, that takes ownership and responsibly without unnecessary management from above

    Qualifications:

    Degree level qualification
    Masters of Business Administration
    Fluent in French required and familiar with West Africa a plus

    What We Offer
    Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.
    In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.
    We offer a working environment that reflects our organisational values. We also hire in line with our values and recruit candidates who demonstrate a strong affinity with these 7 principles:

    DREAM BIG Demonstrate vision and insight to lead the industry forward
    BE BOLD Have the courage to take risks and make tough decisions
    OWN IT Take full accountability for your decisions and actions
    WORK AS A TEAM Collaborate to deliver impactful results
    DO THE RIGHT THING Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity at all times
    SHOW RESPECT Treat others as you would expect to be treated
    LOVE WHAT YOU DO Bring passion and pride to your work

    To learn more about the GSMA, visit our careers site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page.

  • Sales Representatives

    Sales Representatives

    Regions: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kericho, Machakos,
    Starting date: Immediate.
    Job Brief
    We’re looking for a result-driven sales representatives to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Who will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost sales, new accounts opening and debt collection.
    Responsibilities for the Sales Representatives Job:

    Collate company receivables.
    Should seek to maintain and win company visibility
    Should cultivate new accounts openings.
    Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective
    customers
    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
    Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
    Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
    Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
    Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
    Furnish management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities,
    and potential for new products and services.
    Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
    Continuously improve through feedback

    Job skills and Competencies:

    BS/BA degree or equivalent in Bcom Sales and Marketing option.
    Proven work experience of 2-3 years in wholesale, traditional trade and modern trade.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
    Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
    Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
    Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
    Relationship management skills and openness to feedback