Sales Manager Job Opportunity in the Hair & Beauty Industry

Our client is a newly established regional distributor of internationally renowned professional hair products based in Nairobi. The products are targeted to professional set-ups such as salons, spas and hotels. We are seeking applications to fill the following positions:
Sales Manager (Kshs.80,000/= + incentives)
The role holder is responsible to develop and implement sales, marketing and business development strategies for the company’s products and services. Responsibilities for this role holder include:

• Prepare the annual business development plans and teams’ work plan
• Lead and develop a team of up to 6 Sales & Marketing Executives to ensure delivery of sales targets and objectives
• Ensure prompt delivery of client orders and collection of payments
• Develop new business opportunities and maximize business opportunities with existing clients
• Pro-actively hunt for target clients and establish communication and relationships with those businesses that can benefit from the company’s product and services.
• Develop and manage marketing and communication tools for existing and new clients consistent with company brand strategy
• Manage key account clients and ensure excellent client relationship management by self and team
• Management of Sales and Marketing budget 

 Minimum Criteria:

• Bachelor Degree/Master in Business Administration/Marketing or equivalent
• At least 5 years, preferably with relevant experience in the services industry
• Exposure/experience/passion in the beauty and/or hair industry
• A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team
• Sales Management experience with a track record of delivery of stretching sales results
• Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skills
• Superior presentation, product demonstration and excellent oral and written communication skills
• High commercial acumen and self confidence

 

Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to:info@peopleinsightslimited.com before Tuesday 20^th September 2011.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.