Del Monte Kenya Jobs: Sales Representative, and Diversification Agriculture Supervisor

The Company

Del Monte Kenya Limited located in Thika – Kenya is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed pineapple fruit and fruit juice beverages. 

As part of our commitment to meeting our performance objectives, we are looking for top class individuals to fill vacant positions in Sales & Marketing Department and Agriculture Department respectively.

Position1: Sales Representative – Nyanza Region

The Job:

Reports to the National Sales Manager.

Purpose:

The job holder will ensure achievement of agreed set sales targets and flawless execution
of Del Monte brand in the assigned territory.

Key Functions:

• Achieve sales volume objectives as per sales targets set and agreed, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually.
• Debt Collection – Ensure all account receivables are collected at the agreed times and that distributors operate within approved limits.
• Ensure Del Monte products availability in all targeted outlets in the assigned territory.
• Create new outlets as agreed with the Supervisor monthly, quarterly, annually.
• Deploy trade marketing equipments – coolers, merchandising units, point of sale material etc
• Execute the Del Monte picture of success as directed by the Supervisor.
• Gather own and competitor market intelligence and report to Supervisor weekly, monthly.
• Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with Del Monte Distributors.
• Lead Distributor training and development modules and capability building initiatives targeted at Distributor Sales team.
• Sell the entire range of company products.

The Person:

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-

• Aged between 27 and 30 years.
• The candidates must demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of Order Generation, Delivery, Merchandising And Account Development.
• A University degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.
• Must also hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving.
• An individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy, drive, enthusiasm, positive mental attitude and track record of achievement.
• Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking, persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to think strategically, and effectively present ideas in an organized manner.

Position 2: Diversification Agriculture Supervisor

The Job:

Reports to the Zone Superintendent.

Key Functions:

• Planning, supervision and coordination of all development activities of diversification projects.
• Duty allocation and supervision of field activities including land preparation, seed sourcing, planting, cultural activities, fertilization, pest and disease control and harvesting.
• Compiling daily, weekly and monthly work plans and accomplishment reports.
• Management of equipments, material and labour to ensure optimum productivity.

The Person:

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture or related discipline.
• At least 3 years experience in fruit tree and bean production.
• A valid driving license.
• Office software training.
• Aged between 25 – 35 years.
• A team player with ability to work under pressure, attention to details, problem solving skills, with a high level of accuracy.
• High standards of ethics and values.

Applications:

Interested candidates should send Application letter and CV ONLY to the addresses shown below indicating Telephone/Mobile contacts. 

These must be received not later than Friday 10th May, 2013.

Send your application to:

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000
Email:hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com