General Manager Job in Kenya

General Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: General Manager

Industry: Tool & Machinery

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Kshs 500k – 600K

Our client is a multinational company, a leader in the world market in assembly and fastening materials.

They are seeking to hire a General Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that assigned sales targets for its business unit in Kenya is attained and improved.

The position requires a candidate with competencies in being a team player, motivate, inspire, mentor, coach and grow the sales team accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement sales strategies across the Company in Kenya and accomplish said targets.
• Drive growth of customer base development according to set targets.
• Recruit suitable candidates in vacant positions in Kenya and other recruitment and/or selection support.
• Recommend product lines by identifying new product opportunities.
• Participating in developmental opportunities, staying up to date with publications and build professional networks.
• Development of Divisions within Kenya in line with Company requirements.
• Development of customer contact points in line with Company requirements.
• Manage, coach and motivate both internal and external staff and be able to lead by example.
• Implementation of a growth strategy to realize the growth of the company in line with the objectives as outlined in the company strategy.
• Succession planning within the Company.
• Manage the Sales Teams, address and identify and grievances by clients and/or staff.
• Evaluate, review and monitor sales performance of staff and communicate job expectations.
• Conduct quarterly performance meetings with Managers, Internal Staff and CSC’s (sales reps).
• Generate sales reports daily, monitor and report on same.
• Research business development opportunities within Kenya.
• Initiate disciplinary processes where and when required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration and/or Management; Sales related qualification;
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in a similar role.
• Must have Sales experience.
• Industry knowledge.
• Business planning, Integrity, People-Orientated & Financial Administration;
• General Management Stakeholder Engagement &Analytical Skills;
• Strategic Leadership; Team Player; Detailed Orientated;
• Good decision maker; Emotional and Cultural Intelligence;
• Deductive and Interpretive Reasoning;
• Able to travel; and clean disciplinary and criminal record.
• Kenyan citizen/ Domicile;
• Driving License

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (General Manager- Tools & Machinery) to [email protected] on or before 15th February 2023