BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-EXPORT MANAGER , KENYA


THE POSITION

The Business Development Export Manager will be responsible for leading and developing further a significant commercial business in the wider East Africa/COMESA region by identifying strategic opportunities and establishing strong trade, key account and distributor relationships as appropriate to maximize market opportunities.

He/ She will also be responsible for directly leading sales, trade marketing and brand support activities in the country (ies) which will have been co-developed with the respective central teams and hence delivery of the country(ies) P&L with particular emphasis on top-line growth.

The position will report directly to the Managing Director.


The Business Development Export Manager’s key focus area is Commercial Leadership in the assigned geography:

•    Utilizing the available resources and teams to define and implement local commercial best practice.
•    Scoping and targeting the commercial market opportunities in East Africa/COMESA to grow the business in accordance with the unit’s/group’s three (3) year ambition.
•    Executing business/market development plans to deliver the agreed targeted numbers, top-line growth and profitability.
•    Identifying and implementing activities and promotions that drive growth and reduce the impact of competitor initiatives.
•    Identifying and proposing market and category growth opportunities in conjunction with category and business development teams including channels or territories and distribution opportunities.
•    Developing and implementing strategies to manage and develop national distributors, trade and key account opportunities within the local market.
•    Co-developing with the distributors’ growth strategies, regularly assessing performance and reviewing market activity.
•    Ensuring capability and effectiveness of distributor sales teams, educating and selling in new products.
•    Driving customer and consumer engagement by seeking local shopper insights and providing input to regional/ global category and brand development teams.
•    Developing and sustaining a high performing sales team.

Desired Skills & Experience


SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND NEEDED

•    A Bachelor Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
•    At least 6 years experience in FMCG sales, with at least 3 years experience of managing teams and channels in a multinational/multicultural environment; must include experience of working in the key markets covered by the role.
•    A demonstrable track record of developing and managing a sales force across East Africa and Central Africa; demonstrable experience of business development, managing and developing third party and distributor sales.
•    Commercial experience in developing and implementing successful/profitable market/channel strategies.
•    Demonstrable strategic thinking and evidence of entrepreneurial spirit are key for this role.
•    Ability to demonstrate the passion, drive and determination to inspire a team of geographically dispersed individuals to achieve the corporate goals.
•    Strong multi-cultural people management and development skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to engage and align different/multiple functions through influence rather than direct authority.
•    Proven influencing and sales skills are essential.
•    Good numerical and verbal skills.
•    Local language skills are desirable.
•    Ability to work remotely.

Company Description

THE ORGANISATION

Our client is a large public listed fast moving goods (fmcg’s) multinational company. Its East African operation is managed from Nairobi, and it includes an elaborate distribution network across the region. It has a successful track record which is attributed to the solid principles upon which its strategy is based and includes a focus to operate within markets that have the potential for future growth, taking pride in the knowledge of local markets, adaptability and responsiveness to local needs and the development of innovative brands and category leadership.

The company is committed to running its affairs with integrity and care insofar as the social and environmental impact of their activities is concerned. They aim to make a positive impact on society through the products that they manufacture and sell, through both commercial operations as well as the voluntary contributions that they make to the community. Corporate Social Responsibility is a traditional value for the company and is key to the way that the company operates throughout the world. Regular account of the significance of social, ethical and environmental factors (SEE) is a trademark and there is a strong ethos throughout the organization on commitment, trust, teamwork, personal accountability and commercial acumen, encouraging a vibrant and enjoyable environment for leaders to flourish.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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