Receptionist/ Administration Jobs Kenya

Ref: EBU_TMAM__NOV _2013
Reporting to the HOD, SME, and the position holder will support Direct & Indirect Sales Channels in trade marketing, promotions, brand management and consistent merchandising standards; develop, manage and implement sales projects that drive acquisitions of SME Customers, Branding & POS communication across all channels.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Support achievement of set sales targets i.e. monthly, quarterly, annually through development, effective participation and coordination of selling support strategy & activities within the SME market;

Develop, Supervise, coordinate and participate in sales and promotion programs aimed at market penetration and acquisition growth;

Managing the briefing process, day to day evaluation, co-ordination and control of support agencies in delivering campaigns;

Managing marketing support and sales promotional materials;

Communication and coordination of Sales Support activities with Region Manager/Territory Sales Manager & Indirect Sales Manager;

Effective monitor and control sales programs & projects assigned i.e. Zidisha Club & SME loyalty program etc. ;

Execute projects aimed at quality acquisition, growth and retention of SME Accounts;

Formulation of demand plan for sales marketing programs and projects. Development of branding communication specific for channels;

Effective monitoring and control the budget of approved departmental budget.

Drive customer satisfaction to achieve the set NPS;

Live the Safaricom way values ;
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & Competencies:

Degree in a Business related field;

Over 3 years hands on experience in a Sales Distribution/channel execution and administration;

Experience in sales promotions and activations is an added advantage;

Experience in Developing/Implementing/Coordinating Trade development activities;

Planning sales promotions/merchandising activities;

Ability to Cooperate/Liaise with dealers and both internal/external customers;

Ability to making strategic/tactical decisions on trade development activities in the field;

Informing customers on new products & services/Discussing with the customers on how best they can maximize sales;

Experience in Interviewing customers in the field to get feedback on the performance of our products & services/trade initiatives;

Ability to Learn/Research on new ways to penetrate the market while growing revenue;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Wednesday 27th November, 2013 Head of Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr [at] safaricom.co.ke