FMCG Company Area and Fleet Managers Jobs in Kenya

We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit four driven & dynamic Area Managers for Nairobi, Western, Central and Coast Provinces and one Fleet Manager based in Nairobi.

Job Title: Area Manager
Department: Sales & Distribution
Reports to: Sales and Distribution Manager

Summary

To take ownership for maximizing business volume through successful planning, customer care and operational management whilst leveraging on capital and people resources to ensure sustainable growth

Primary Responsibilities

Sales ManagementDistribution ManagementPlanningCustomer RelationshipPeople ManagementManagement Reporting & BudgetingKnowledge and Skill Requirements
5 years sales and distribution experience (including field based exposure).Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.Sound negotiating skillsExperience in financial management.Understanding of fleet management.High level of attention to detail.Leadership qualities and skills.Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field.Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment.
Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.Job Title: Fleet Manager
Department: Sales & Distribution
Reports to: Sales and Distribution Manager

Summary

To manage the company’s fleet in order to maximize the fleet availability in a cost effective manner

Primary Responsibilities

Fleet managementRoute plan efficiencySupplier managementStatutory compliancePeople managementManagement reporting & budgetingKnowledge and Skill Requirements
Appropriate qualification , diploma or degree with 5 years experience in Fleet Maintenance/ManagementKnowledge of vehicles and spares/parts supply chainStock control & logisticsPlanning techniques to ensure availability of vehiclesHands on experience with fleet tracking systemSound negotiating skillsAnalytical skillsHigh level of attention to detailCommercial competenceAbility to persuade and influenceGood written and verbal communication skillsWorking conditions are normal for a conducive office environment.
Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & e-mail contacts of two referees not later than Wednesday 5th January 2011 to;

DNA 814
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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