SMARTLIFE KENYA LTD JOB VACANCY:SALES&OPERATIONS MANAGER

SmartLife Kenya Ltd Job Vacancy : Sales & Operations Manager
March 31, 2015 Job Description
General Accountability
Accountable for; overall management of in-store operations: monitoring reviewing and improving internal operations: managing sales teams, and overseeing the implementation of and compliance with sales training with CEO.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
Assisting the CEO and store managers in overall running of both pilot stores.
Regular visits to both pilot stores, responding to operational challenges and assisting store staff in
revising operations as appropriate.
Regular meetings and reviews with sales team, using quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision making.
Oversee the implementation of sales training, and ensure training is effectively used and maintained as stores and sales grow.
Building the sales to achieve sales targets, implementing and refining new commission structure.
Collating and reporting on customer and sales data to enable senior management make effective decisions to help further drive sales growth.
Monitor, implement and evolve internal operational controls and periodic store level reviews of the same to ensure compliance.
Assisting Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with financial systems at the store-level.
Working with the marketing manager in developing sales and marketing strategies to be implemented by sales teams, including developing and evolving promotions and offers.
Liaising with store managers and ensuring stores are fully stocked with necessary products and equipment.
Direct and supervise procurement and inventory systems, in conjunction with requirements of finance manager, Ensuring invoices for all store supplies are submitted in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensuring store-level compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations – (KEBS, Local Council, Public Health, KRA metering), and that permits and licenses are up-to date and in-place.
Other duties as assigned by SmartLife Management.
Working conditions
Based at head office in central Nairobi, Kenya with considerable amount of time working with staff in the stores.
Fast-paced, frugal start-up, fun working culture, hugely talented local staff.
Compensation
SmartLife offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualification in relevant field from a recognized university
5 – 6 years progressive work experience gained in a similar role and capacity
Experience working with and managing operations and sales teams.
Retail and/or start-up and/or social enterprise experience beneficial.
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast paced environment.
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyse sales information and identify drivers, trends and opportunities
Comfortable in joining and integrating an existing team with local and international staff, at management and store level.
 How to Apply
Submit a CV and Cover Letter to hr@smartlifekenya.co.ke, detailing relevant experience against each of the competencies above. The vacancy will remain open until a suitable person has been found. Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered so please read carefully.