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Latest Kenyan Job. FMCG Export and Imports Officer.( Salary 25k- 45k )
Our client, a leading FMCG company is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and experienced individual to fill the position of an Export and Imports Officer

Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager the Export and imports Officer will:
Assist in Management of COMESA, SADC and Middle East markets
Help Identify and appoint suitable partners to market and distribute FMCG range of products in each targeted market
   Help Achieve set regional sales and distribution objectives in each market
Have a clear understanding of import, customs and health regulations of each Country
Arrange for participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions in each market

Minimum Requirements
Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
At least 2 years experience in Exports and imports management in the FMCG industry especially with juice manufacturing firms desired
Must be acquainted with Import and Export procedures in COMESA countries
Be prepared to travel from time to time

Those who meet the above requirements should send their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, contacts of three referees, daytime and evening telephone .

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke,   indicating the title (Export /imports officer) on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands ( Next To Unga House) Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

• A Business related degree or a degree.
• Minimum 5 years experience at a sales management level in an FMCG environment.
• Those dealing with business development, senior sales staff looking for growth and opportunity to prove themselves highly desired.
• Those working at small and medium sized FMCG companies desired.
• People management, communication and presentation skills is key.
• Computer literacy

• Formulate and implement sales strategies for assigned product(s)/area to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
• Set and ensure achievement of agreed sales targets for respective areas and sales channels.
• Formulate departmental budget and ensure that expenditure is maintained within approved budget.
• Train and develop an appropriate sales force and structure that maximises effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and fine-tune distribution channels and systems to optimise product availability and maximize sales.
• Ensure superior customer service with particular emphasis on business partners.
• Gather market information and conduct effective competition analysis and advise on new product introductions.
• Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective discount structure and that customers are within the agreed trading terms.
• Adopt and implement new management models like Kaizen to achieve the desired goals.
• Timely presentation of all required reports and documents.

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Sales and Marketing in the FMCG environment
• Post grad qualification would be an advantage
• have extensive knowledge of Sales, the market and FMCG’s in general
• excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English/Swahili
• excellent computer skills
• commercially driven
• knowledge of Accounts, budgets and Human Resources
• driving license.

• Team Player,
• excellent leadership skills,
• good negotiator,
• initiative,
• can work in a multicultural environment.

• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan with focus on growing the brand.
• Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends.
• Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Monitor, Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand indicators such as on a regular basis.
• Establish a sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and consistent foothold in the consumer’s consciousness
• Support the sales force with marketing programs that are realistic, implement able and rewarding
• Provide marketing performance reports of the brand to higher management
• Coordinate with Sales to check progress of any advertising and promotional campaigns of the brand aimed at generating sales, creating new markets

• Degree in Marketing or related field
• Minimum three (3) years experience in Brand Management
• Proven expertise to create, develop and implement strategic plans and tactics
• Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
• Good knowledge of marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
• Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum of 8years experience in Sales and Marketing in the FMCG environment
• post grad qualification would be an advantage
• have extensive knowledge of Sales, the market and FMCG’s in general
• excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English/Swahili
• excellent computer skills
• commercially driven
• knowledge of Accounts, budgets and Human Resources
• driving license.

• Team Player,
• excellent leadership skills, good negotiator, initiative,
• can work in a multicultural environment.

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: Nairobi Kenya.
Company Profile:
Our Client is one of the leading FMCG manufactures in the region with four manufacturing divisions.

Directly Reports to: Executive Directors

Main Purpose of the Job
To plan and execute BTL campaigns for their major brands