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Nuru International Social Enterprise Consumer Products Manager Job in Isibania, Kuria West, Kenya

Employer: Nuru International Kenya
 Job Title: Consumer Products Manager, Social Enterprise
Location: Isibania, Kuria West, Kenya    
 Number of Positions Available: 1

Overview: Nuru International Kenya is an NGO committed to ending extreme poverty in remote, rural areas by offering locally-led training in agriculture, personal finance, healthcare, and education. 

Nuru focuses on cultivating service-minded leaders and equipping people with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty. Using local income-generating activities, Nuru sustains its work and funds program scaling into neighboring districts – thereby multiplying impact. 
Nuru's vision is to empower people living in extreme poverty so that they can be able to make meaningful choices about their lives.

Nuru Kenya is looking for a highly-qualified candidate to fill the position of Consumer Products Manage, the person shall have an overall responsibility of monitoring and growing Social Enterprise’s consumer products division. 

S/he will be responsible for managing finances, operations and human resources of the consumer products division, s/he will also be responsible for meeting pre-determined financial targets of Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises’ consumer products’ division. The person will report directly to the Nuru Kenya Social Enterprise Portfolio Manager

Specific Responsibilities:

Manage finances and daily operations of consumer products divisionCreate financial models, forecasts and budgets for NKSE’s consumer products division Conduct regular analysis and audits of NKSE consumer products finances Manage and coach NKSE consumer products teamIdentifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development.Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and suppliers  Provides information and reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends to higher level management. Manage and develop M-pesa products of the consumer products’ divisionPerform additional roles as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and competencies:A four (4) year degree in Business Management or any other related course from an accredited Institution.A minimum of four years of sales management experience Experience writing sales plans and tracking activity of sales teams. Proven track record of consistent mentoring and coaching resulting in over-achievement of quotas.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of sales force automation technologies and experience in applying these technologies in sales process solutions. A positive attitude and the ability to stay flexible in a fast paced, changing environment. High energy, impeccable ethics and enthusiasm required Working Conditions: Work is performed both in an office environment as well as in the field. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier seasons.
Applicants must currently live in Kuria West District, or be willing to relocate for this position.
Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application:

Interested applicants should submit their resume/ CVs and cover letter supported by at least two known references by August 21st, 2014 at 5pm EAT.  

Please complete your application in English, include your phone number, and email it to CPM@nuru.co.ke. Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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