Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Jobs in Kenya

Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd is the market leader in production, distribution and marketing of the most preferred Real farm fresh dairy products such as Whole milk packed in pouch, Tetra classic and easy to carry bottles and other high quality products such as, Yoghurt, Lala, Butter, Ghee and Cream under the flagship of “Fresha Dairy Products”.

To maintain competitive edge in the market, the society hereby invites applications from suitable persons to fill the following positions:

Field Sales Supervisor

Job Purpose: To ensure that regional set sales targets are achieved and all trade debtors are managed within the society credit policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the sales force, develop strategic sales plan that will ensure the society achieve its short, medium and long term strategic objectives.
• In liaison with the management, play a key role in the development of short, medium and long term sales growth targets.
• Ensure that the set sales growth targets are achieved by the sales team.
• Monitor, analyze, evaluate and report on daily, weekly and monthly market achievements and potential.
• Closely monitor and report market trends and gather market intelligence information.
• Manage and control trade debtors for all regions by adhering to the society credit policy.
• Develop regional itineraries for the sales team and ensure they are reviewed regularly based on market demands and growth.
• Ensure efficient and effective customer services as clearly defined by the society’s service charter.

The applicant should posses the following academic qualifications and competencies:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably (Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing).
• Diploma in sales and marketing will be an added advantage.
• A minimum five years experience as a customer service Representative preferably in FMCG.
• A member of MSK or recognized marketing professional organization.
• Exceptional good negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills.
• Good report writing skills coupled with excellent presentation skills.
• Minimum three years driving experience.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copy of ID, copies of certificates and testimonials with a day time telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd July, 2010

Business Opportunity

A. Nakuru & Naivasha Distributor

The society plans to appoint distributors in the following areas;

• One distributor in Naivasha who will be allocated the outskirts of Naivasha town.
• Two distributors in Nakuru town who will be assigned Teachers’ Estate/Blanket area, Shabaab, Pangani and Race course estates.

Prospective distributors should meet the following terms and conditions:-

• Should be available to run the business in person on full time basis
• Ability to raise a cash deposit equivalent to market potential ranging between Kshs. 50,000 to Kshs. 100,000.
• Ability to invest in returnable crates valued at Kshs. 30,000.
• Ability to invest in a good secure and well ventilated store with a storage capacity of not less than 200 crates which must be fully operational throughout the day.
• Well established means of distribution in form of vehicles, tuk tuks, bicycles or push carts.
• Ability to invest in coolers/fridges.
• Fully registered business name with the government will be an added advantage.
• Self motivated and well trained staffs who understands FMCG industry and more on perishable goods.
• The staff shall be fully trained by Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative society marketing team.
• Preference will be given to those who are residents of the above stated markets and already running established businesses.

Interested persons are required to send an application enclosing copy of ID, a day time telephone and any other supportive document, indicating clearly their market of choice, justifying why they should be considered for this opportunity to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd July, 2010

B. Provision of Transport Services

The society plans to hire transport vehicles for the following areas;

• One transport vehicle of 3-4 tonnes to be distributing Fresha Dairy Products on daily basis to Nakuru through Naivasha covering approximately 300 kms per day to and from Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd.
• One transport vehicle of 5-7 tonnes to be distributing Fresha Dairy Products on daily basis to Nakuru,Tala, Kangundo and Machakos covering approximately 220Kms and 250kms respectively per day to and from Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Interested persons are required to send an application enclosing copy of ID, copy of vehicle log book, a day time telephone and clearly indicating their region of choice and justify why they should be considered for this opportunity to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd July, 2010

The Human Resources Manager
Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd\
P.O. Box 3-00216, Githunguri