Del Monte Kenya Jobs: Sales Representative, and Diversification Agriculture Supervisor
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Interested candidates should send Application letter and CV ONLY to the addresses shown below indicating Telephone/Mobile contacts.
Send your application to:
The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000
Email:hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com