The Standard Group Jobs in Nairobi, Nakuru and Nyeri

The

Standard Group comprises of The Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio

Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The

Group is looking for a qualified, experienced and reputable team player to fill

the following position:
 

Area Sales

Managers – Nairobi,

Nakuru and Nyeri
 

The

incumbent will be charged with increasing circulation sales, market share,

managing returns levels and ensuring payments are made promptly in accordance

with agreed terms to meet SGL’s circulation business objectives.
 

• Grow
  
  circulation numbers that meet the company objectives in the assigned
  
  region


• Agree
  
  with vendors/agents on their orders, liaise with the Team leader –
  
  Supplies, place newspaper orders and follow up to confirm deliveries


• Ensure
  
  availability of newspapers/magazines to all sales points through effective
  
  management of agents and vendors orders


• Open
  
  up new markets, recruit vendors and harmonise delivery of SGL/PDS
  
  publications


• Monitor
  
  all aspects of sales performance of Sales Executives and take appropriate
  
  action to maximise on sales volumes


• Monitor
  
  vendors/agents activities to ensure that operations are geared towards
  
  meeting the Company’s objectives



• Organise
  
  sales promotion programs, point of sales promotions and materials &
  
  ensure effective as well as attractive displays


• Coordinate
  
  proper and programmed collection of payments and returns and monitor the
  
  performance of competitor’s products


• Obtain
  
  market feedback from vendors and readers for dissemination to Head Office
  
  for appropriate action.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Basic
  
  University Degree in business related course


• Diploma
  
  in Sales and Marketing


• 3
  
  – 5 years’ work experience


• Good
  
  knowledge of assigned region; including laying strategy for market
  
  expansion and penetration


• Good
  
  communication skills


• Ability
  
  to work irregular hours


• Selling
  
  skills and good interpersonal skills


• People
  
  management skills

If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to

meet the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current

vacancies and apply not later than 9th December, 2015

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of

any form will lead to automatic disqualification.