Position Title: Head of Sales and Marketing
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: KShs 240,000
Job Summary: Our client is a leading tests and measurements solution provider in the Africa. They also offer technical services, instrument calibration and repair services.
With our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya they have a presence in the greater African region with offices in DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania and servicing clients in Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Zambia.
They are looking to hire a reliable and a qualified candidate to fill in the role of Head of Sales and Marketing.
The Head sales and marketing’s responsibilities revolve around overseeing the sales, budgets, and all
programs related to marketing.
They must implement budget goals and revenue targets, evaluate the progress of the various teams, participate in securing sales and reaching out to clients, and even negotiate contracts.
Furthermore, they have the discretion to assign pricing and discounts, strategize ways to build a more substantial client base, and lead a team of skilled professionals to boost sales and improve client satisfaction.
Roles and Responsibilities
✓ Implementing sales strategies that further the department’s agenda and drives enhanced revenue generation for Amotech Africa Group and all its subsidiaries.
✓ Responsible for driving agreed sales / income targets and KPIs and further Assign sales territory, target groups and sales targets to the sales team.
✓ Direct sales efforts with Technical sales Engineers and Key Account Managers through proactive call campaigns, regional meetings, face-to-face consultations, and pipeline management.
✓ Maintaining relationships between OEMS and other sales related stakeholders in the organization.
✓ Lead on implementation, reporting and reviewing of the strategic and operational sales & marketing plans to drive sales and revenue as well as managing calendars of all departmental activities.
✓ Create and implement short and long-term marketing strategies to meet sales team goals and annual sales targets in collaboration with the Marketing Manager.
✓ Coordinate sales activities with other work units or departments such as finance and Projects to ensure seamless activities and efficiency.
✓ Identify areas of improvement in sales strategies and with a view of establishing actionable insights for the improving of sales and business profits.
✓ Prepare accurate and complete sales reports, and ensure all marketing and sales teams reports are submitted.
✓ Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams to meet sales and marketing human resource objectives
Qualifications and competencies
✓ A Bachelor’s degree in in Communications, Marketing, Business Management, Business Administration, or any other related filed.
✓ 3-5 years’ experience in sales and Marketing.
✓ Experience in management may be advantageous.
✓ Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing.
✓ Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
✓ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
✓ Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
✓ Experience with CRM software Management
✓ The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
✓ The ability to work under pressure.
✓ Kenyan-Indians are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates to apply through talent@workforceafrica.co.ke on or before 5th December 2022 quoting the job title and the salary expectation on the subject line.
Please note Workforce Africa does not charge candidates for job placement.