Kiosk and Delivery Business Job Vacancy : Chief Executive Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Description: Our client is an exciting kiosk and delivery business that provides safe, clean drinking water and wellness products to low income urban consumers.

 It exists because of the poor access to clean water, hygiene and nutrition products and wellness information by low-income consumers in East Africa.

It currently operates two stores in two middle-to-low income neighbourhoods in Nairobi, signing up over 3,200 families, selling over 666,000 litres of drinking water and generated over $80,000 in revenues. 

Over the past year, the company has developed a strong brand presence and loyal customer base through an efficient, customer-centric service model.

Reports to: Chairman

Job Description:

• Appraise the current health of the business; identify bottlenecks and avenues for improvement or radical change.
• Recruit for and develop the capacity of each division – sales, operations, human resources and finance – to deliver financial sustainability and growth, ensuring that robust systems, technology and processes are in place.
• Develop a model suitable for franchising, attractive to local entrepreneurs and external investment.
• Effectively plan and manage an annual operational and R&D budget, identifying and managing new projects that help to improve the overall business model.
• Lead and support existing HQ and store level management running current operations. 
• Coordinate expert inputs from WSUP and non-WSUP stakeholders and visitors, ensuring the interests of the business are protected at all times.
• Oversee external communications to make SmartLife a known entity within the social enterprise and impact investment sectors.

Requirements: 

• Entrepreneurial flair with start-up experience.
• High risk appetite and unafraid to lead a major pivot.
• Thinks strategically, solves problems and believes in the vision.
• Experience of integrating and leading an existing management team.
• 5-10 years of professional experience, including experience in sales.
• Social enterprise experience is good but not essential.

Working conditions

• Based in central Nairobi with considerable amount of time listening to customers and working with staff in the stores.
• Fast-paced, frugal start-up, fun working culture, hugely talented local staff.

How to Apply

Apply here: http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=1047