Brand Manager and Warehouse Manager Jobs at Mitchell Cotts in Nairobi Kenya 2013
Our vision is ‘To become a regional leader in cargo logistics and be your preferred partner in our business’.
About Us
We are a market leader in the logistic industry boasting of total logistic solutions for the movements of goods in and out of East Africa and through our network of selected international business partners.
This has been achieved through continuous investments in our products, services and staff.
All our investments are backed by a very professional and robust workforce that are motivated and highly trained to offer world class service.
Due to the business expansion the following positions have arisen in our Nairobi Logistic Centre;
- Brand Manager
- Warehouse Manager
Job purpose
The job entails building brand equity, customer loyalty and increasing market share of our brand.
Requirements and Expertise;
Reporting to the Group Commercial Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Developing business, marketing and communication plans for assigned brands, including pricing strategies, sales plans, and execution strategies.
- Participate in and evaluates market research and analysis, promotions, public relations, and advertising associated with assigned brands; and assesses their success against the set plan.
- Works closely with the commercial team, and heads of departments on design, and product specifications/changes as needed.
- Participates in training for sales and customer service personnel on brand introductions or enhancements, as well as new marketing/sales campaigns
- Working closely with agency in the execution of the brand plans and strategies
- Provide support in development of annual marketing plans as well as brand calendar
- Identify and explore opportunities for business growth through brand and marketing activities
- Spearheading in designing company Merchandise
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or business related fields. An MBA would be an added advantage
Application Requirements
- Approximately three years of progressively responsible brand management experience in a service industry.
- Likewise, successful candidates will have ability in strategic thinking, and leadership in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience in a logistics industry will be a plus
Warehouse Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide effective leadership in attainment of the warehouse set standards and goals.
Background and Scope:
Reporting to the General Manager Nairobi operation, the job entails overseeing efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods through effective management of people, systems and processes.
The job holder would be required to ensure that productivity targets are achieved and surpassed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Optimise warehouse space and its utilization
- Streamline operations and increase productivity
- Ability to develop business and value adds to clients
- Enforce all the warehouse SOPS
- Grow warehouse revenue through existing clients and sourcing of new ones
- Manage costs and increase overall revenue
- Monitoring and tracking the performance of the staff
- Providing effective leadership to the team
- Ensure work place health, safety and security requirements are met
- Provide customers with accurate updates on their goods
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
- Basic University Degree in business related field
- Diploma in clearing, warehousing and practical freight forwarding
Experience and competencies:
- Over 3 years experience ¡n operations with at least two years in supervisory position
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Should demonstrate good leadership skills
- Have strategic view on the business
If you are the person we are interested in and you are looking forward to a rewarding and exciting career please send your application in strict confidence by email to Recruitment@mitchellcotts.co.ke so as to reach us by 14th August 2013.