Dorbe-Leit Solutions Ltd Job Vacancy in Kenya : Head of Department – Sales and Marketing

Dorbe-Leit Solutions Ltd is a reputable and highly innovative consultancy firm driven by the passion to place the right people in the right jobs.We are looking for a young, enthusiastic and self-driven individual to fill the role of Head of Department – Sales and Marketing for our client.Are you hungry to change the corporate world by building a highly and empowered team of professionals?Do you love working with people, interacting with customers and willing to learn and try your hand in anything? Are you passionate about selling and marketing? And want to push beyond your boundaries to achieve financial freedom and inner fulfillment?

Are you driven and motivated by excellence in marketing and sales?

If so we would like to partner with you in bringing change in the corporate realms, we would like to hear from you! As Head of department – Sales and Marketing, you will determine the long-term strategic objectives of the business in conjunction with the other team members. Responsible for identifying and opening new markets, recruitment and growing business, soliciting and acquiring business from corporate clients. New product development and competitor analysis. Ensure business growth through directing and managing business development activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organizational strategy You will be working for our client who is a leading General and Life insurance company in Kenya looking for an enthusiastic professional for the position of Head of Department – Sales and Marketing This role will report directly to the Chief Executive OfficerDevelop, review, and report on the marketing and business development division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the heads of departmentSupport the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organisation maximises its short, medium and long-term profitability and shareholder returnsImpact the profitability of the company through ensuring strategic and tactical management decisions and new business development resultsDevelop and lead the Business Development team in sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunitiesOversees marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of business development services to ensure efficient and effective marketing, advertising and promotional planning through the Marketing teamPrepare annual budget for board approval and prudently manage resources within those budgetary guidelines according to company policy and within ethical corporate governance guidelinesManage, monitor, report and communicate in regard to financial and physical resources, administration and budgetingMaintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all employees, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodiesBuild and lead an effective and cohesive management team in consultation with HR, implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies for the departmentConduct market intelligence and keep management informed of changing trends.Solicit tenders, issue competitive quotes on a periodic basis in line with agreed procedures.Ensure that large /corporate accounts are acquired and retained.A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.A diploma in Insurance (ACII, AIIK) or equivalent8 years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Section Head level or aboveDemonstrated excellence in the field of Marketing and business developmentDemonstrated expertise in the building, growing and servicing of a businessUnderstanding of and experience in the environment of insuranceSound commercial skillsGood project and time management skillsKnowledge of business and management principlesStrong analytical, organisational and leadership skillshands-on’ management styleProactiveHow to Apply If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke (Indicating the JOB TITLE on the Subject Line) before close of business 6th June, 2014. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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