Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Business Manager Job in Kenya

Ref No: 412/HV/FN

Our client a well established company, is seeking to recruit an all rounder to head its Agricultural Machinery business unit which sells, installs and services agricultural equipment and machinery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing up a business plan for the unit, implementing the plan and achieving the expected revenue and profit margins.

Key activities will include evaluation of the suitability of new models, liaising with suppliers/distributors/ dealers and analyzing market/competitor information.

He/she will also set optimal stocking levels, work closely with the procurement department and ensure that superior after sales service and technical support is provided to clients to achieve total customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is likely to hold a university degree in an engineering discipline and preferably hold a postgraduate qualification in sales and marketing.

Applicants should have at least five years' experience in a management position involving technical sales and service.

Excellent people management skills, communication and planning skills are the other key requirements for this position.

With the expected greater use of technology in agriculture, there is plenty of scope and opportunity for growth and expansion of the business unit.

Send your application letter and CV - do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com