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Title: East Africa Regional
Director
Monthly
gross salary: Ksh. 400,000 /= (Approx. 4,700 USD) plus commissions
Deadline:
15th November 2014
Our
client an Innovative Cleantech Company with HQ in the UK is looking to fill the
position of a Regional Director based in Nairobi. The position requires an
individual with a proven technical background within renewable energy and a
drive to develop business within the East African region.
Key
Responsibilities:
Developing
business model for the region through training centre and show room,
distribution network and direct sales to industry (oil & gas, telecoms, aid
& development).
Driving
sales with new potential customers by phone, email and personal visits.
Training
key engineers from client technical teams in the use and maintenance of Firefly
equipment.
Building
brand awareness.
Maintaining
positive, effective and productive working relationships/communications with
existing customers in order to grow business.
Ensuring
company growth via accurate and up to date technical knowledge of company
products and demonstrating an understanding of how these apply to new and
existing customers.
Produce
and present proposals, presentations, contract documentation and quotations to
prospective customers.
Working
closely with internal departments to deliver effective sales strategies.
Research
and keep updated on developments within the EA region, as well as power
industries and use this knowledge and understanding to inform business
development approach.
Maintain
professional internal and external relationships which meet company core
values.
Qualification:
Must
have a minimum of 3 years technical / business development / sales experience.
Must
have a minimum of 3 years in senior management.
Must
have a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Competency
using Microsoft Office and presentation software.
Possess
excellent communication skills conducive to growing profitability, awareness
and success of the company.
Hold
a valid driving license.
Desire
to create and develop new business model that works for the EA region.
Technical
knowledge of generators and electrics / Renewable Power Systems.
Experience
using CRM and/or Inflow software.
Experience
operating in the renewable energy sector in Africa.
Previous
experience dealing directly with aid agencies and international development
organisations.
Self
motivated, target driven and dynamic.
Send your up to date CV to: consultant@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****
