Summary
Date Posted: 19th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ksh

JOB DETAILS:
Manager, Commercial
 Job TypeFull Time
 QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
 Experience10 years
 Location Nairobi
 Job Field Administration / Secretarial Sales / Marketing

Reporting to the General Manager – Downstream Operations, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to grow the Corporation’s Downstream businesses covering Consumer & Industrial, Fuel Card and Lubricants.

Responsibilities

•  Developing and Implementing Sales strategies for profitable growth in line with the Corporation’s strategic plan, and performance targets;
  
•  Developing and Implementing customer retention strategies;
  
•  Responsible for new product development;
  
•  Ensuring effective and efficient delivery of customer service;
  
•  Contributing to formulation of relevant policies and procedures;
  
•  In charge of relevant reporting of management and financial information for the Commercial department;
  
•  Identifying high potential outlets and new customers;
  
•  In charge of budget formulation and stewardship for the department;
  
•  Identifying other revenue generation opportunities for the Corporation; and
  
•  Coaching and mentoring direct reports to ensure excellent performance & effective succession plan.
  

Academic Qualifications

•  Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  
•  Bachelors’ degree in , Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  Professional Qualifications
  
•  Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage;
  
•  Membership of MSK or other recognised marketing professional body will be an added advantage;
  

Experience

•  At least 10 years relevant experience in sales, 5 of which should be at managerial level.
  
•  Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) will be an added advantage
  
•  Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
  
•  Demonstration of capability in growing market share;
  
•  Demonstration of experience in distribution and logistics;
  
•  High standards of personal integrity
  
•  Ability to multi task & work under pressure
  
•  Well informed on contemporary procurement issues and relevant legislation
  
•  Team player with strong coordinating, communication & interpersonal skills
  
•  Strong analytical skills & results oriented
  
•  Strong interpersonal relationships
  
•  Ability to withstand pressure
  

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:
 Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
 Higher Education Loans Board
 Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission
 Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
 Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
 Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your cover letter accompanied by an updated detailed C.V. to this email: hr@nockenya.co.ke . Please note to quote the title of the position you are applying for in the subject field of the mailbox. To be considered, all applications must be received by 27th December 2018.

Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

National Oil is an equal opportunity employer.