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Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Regional Director (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Regional Director  - Safari Luxury Company


Monthly gross salary: Ksh.425,000 - 680,000/= (Approx. 5,000 - 8,000 USD)Plus housing, food ,  medical cover and Work permit if necessary.
Deadline: 31st October 2014

A rare and exciting opportunity for a well-rounded individual (or couple) to join a newly established Luxury Safari Operator as the Regional Director, based in the Maasai Mara on-site at the camp. The successful candidate would be responsible for the overall performance of all operations in Kenya. He/ she MUST have international experience.

Key Responsibility:

Ensure the smooth operations of all functions of the office, namely: inbound tour operating, reservations, logistics and financial controls.
Setting up the supply chain, ensuring value and best practice management and controls.
Monitoring and active management of the booking process and reservation outputs.
Selecting, contracting with, and managing the ongoing relationship between the client and best suited partner properties and services – in association with the Director of the company.
Monitoring all ground handling operations including vehicle control and scheduling.
Oversight of the Company’s bank accounts.
Authorizing all 3rd party and lodge payments.
Producing budget reports and monitoring financial performance.
Manage community outreach projects – funded by the Foundation.
Managing the on-site community clinic.
Driving local sales from East African inbound operators.
Assisting with generating marketing content for multiple channels.
Ensuring all safety & security matters are well controlled.
Monitoring financial performance and asset management – especially cost controls.
Monitoring quality of game drives, guides and the safari experience.
Monitoring quality of food and beverage offerings and service in general.

Qualification:

Must have a bachelors degree in a  Business related course.
Sensitive and empathetic when dealing with intricate situations.
Financially numerate and commercially astute.
Inspired by the luxury travel and service industries.
Has previous luxury hospitality experience.

 Applications:
To apply, follow the link: http://bit.ly/1tUsWFi
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****