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Thursday 5 January 2017

General Trade Manager for an FMCG company in Nairobi


Our client, a well known FMCG company, is looking for a General Trade Manager for its offices in Nairobi.  He/She must have experience in Pricing Management and Brand Profitability Management. A minimum of 5 years working in a similar capacity in the FMCG industry IS A MUST.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Develop new products for the market.
·         Ensure packaging is appropriate and in line with the companies guidelines.
·         Initiate market research where necessary within budget.
·         Set pricing to meet budget requirements. 
·         Monitor and evaluate the brand strategy.
·         Plan, implement and monitor all Consumer & Customer Communication.
·         Setting up, implement, monitor and evaluate all promotions.
·         Implement and evaluate the communication section of the brand plan.
·         Monitor optimal stock to meet objectives.
·         Monitor and update forecasts.
·         Compile, monitor and revise annual budget.
·         Monitor sales to achieve volume requirements. 

Qualification:

·         Bachelor degree in Business and/or Sales and Marketing.
·         Proven experience in the FMCG sector.
·         Must have 5 – 7 years in Sales Management.
·         Excellent communication skills.
·         Excellent leadership skills.
·         Experience in marketing strategy development and consumer communication.
·         Experience in product renovation/innovation and product availability management.

Monthly gross salary:  Ksh.  150’000 /= (Approx. 1,500 USD)

Deadline: 31st January 2017   
      
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2hVhEW1

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