FMCG Company Area and Fleet Managers Jobs in Kenya

FMCG Company Area and Fleet Managers Jobs in Kenya
We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit four driven & dynamic Area Managers for Nairobi, Western, Central and Coast Provinces and one Fleet Manager based in Nairobi.

Job Title: Area Manager
Department: Sales & Distribution
Reports to: Sales and Distribution Manager

Summary
To take ownership for maximizing business volume through successful planning, customer care and operational management whilst leveraging on capital and people resources to ensure sustainable growth

Primary Responsibilities
    * Sales Management
    * Distribution Management
    * Planning
    * Customer Relationship
    * People Management
    * Management Reporting & Budgeting

Knowledge and Skill Requirements    * 5 years sales and distribution experience (including field based exposure).

    * Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.
    * Sound negotiating skills
    * Experience in financial management.
    * Understanding of fleet management.
    * High level of attention to detail.
    * Leadership qualities and skills.

Qualifications
    * Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field.

Working Conditions
    * Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment.
    * Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Job Title: Fleet Manager
Department: Sales & Distribution
Reports to: Sales and Distribution Manager

Summary
To manage the company’s fleet in order to maximize the fleet availability in a cost effective manner

Primary Responsibilities
    * Fleet management
    * Route plan efficiency
    * Supplier management
    * Statutory compliance
    * People management
    * Management reporting & budgeting

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
    * Appropriate qualification , diploma or degree with 5 years experience in Fleet Maintenance/Management
    * Knowledge of vehicles and spares/parts supply chain
    * Stock control & logistics
    * Planning techniques to ensure availability of vehicles
    * Hands on experience with fleet tracking system
    * Sound negotiating skills
    * Analytical skills
    * High level of attention to detail
    * Commercial competence
    * Ability to persuade and influence
    * Good written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions
    * Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment.
    * Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & e-mail contacts of two referees not later than Wednesday 5th January 2011 to;

DNA 814
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.