Product Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, the largest distributor for Household and Electronics products in the region, is seeking to recruit a Product Manager to join there dedicated team

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reporting to: Sales and Marketing Director

Job Location: Head Office, Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure sales and market share targets are met


• Have full product knowledge of assigned product categories


• Train the sales team as well as the dealers and salesmen in the market


• Ensure sales strategies are in place to ensure sales growth targets are hit


• Ensure availability of spare parts via communication with suppliers


• Analyze market data for all these products – generate and present reports on the same


• Maintain and enhance relationships with dealers


• Keep updated on all competitor information


• Forecast quantities for the assigned categories and ensure projections are up to date


• Continuously evaluate and enhance the product line up


• Implement sales promotions and marketing activities based on approved marketing plan


• Any other duties as may be assigned by superior


• Resolve any other issues pertaining to the assigned category


• Abide by company procedures and policy

Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ experience in sales in Electronic and Home appliances industry


• Previous experience in a product management role is an added advantage


• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.


• Excellent leadership skills


• Organizational, research and time-management skills


• Technology savvy


• Business acumen

If qualified’ kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Product Manager’ on the subject line by 31st August, 2015. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.