Lake Basin Development Authority Manager Sales & Marketing (Rice Mill) Job in Kenya

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Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead
Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of fostering
sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this & as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following position is open for application from qualified professionals.

Manager Sales & Marketing (Rice Mill)
Ref: LBDA/MSM-RM/01/10. (1 Post)

Job Profile

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to Head the Sales & Marketing team of a re-structured
business unit towards a goal of attaining sustainable sales and marketing targets and strategies.

Reporting to the General Manager, the holder will:

* Develop and sustain new markets while building consumer and brand equity.
* Coordinating, communicating & controlling product development/distribution in the designated markets.
* Be responsible for introduction of new and innovative methods and means to improve customer satisfaction.
* Develop strategic /periodical marketing plans.
* Develop Consumer /Competitor trend analysis.

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

* Graduate in Commerce (Marketing option) or Business Administration (Sales & Marketing option). A Masters in Business Administration and other related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
* High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality with the ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines
* Excellent managerial and decision making skills
* Good negotiation and presentation skills with demonstrated knowledge in IT.
* Must have adequate work experience in the food industry or related field.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public and private sectors.

This position comes with a competitive salary package.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job
reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and daytime
telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach
the undersigned on or before Friday 13th November, 2010.

The Managing Director
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100
Kisumu