LPG Sales & Distribution Manager at Hass Petroleum in Kenya June 2014
Vacancy: LPG Sales & Distribution Manager
The Company: Hass Petroleum is a regional oil marketing company with a significant presence in East Africa and the Great Lakes region.
We have fully fledged operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia and the DRC, dealing with sale and distribution of white oils (Diesel, Petrol & Kerosene), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and our own brand of lubricants blended to world class standards.
The Job: Reporting to the Head of LPG Business, the incumbent shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the LPG Sales Network in accordance with the Kenya Business plans.
The job holder shall execute various sales and marketing activities to improve the performance of the LPG business, increasing its turnover and maximize profitability of the product line.
- Ensure achievement of Business Plan Targets Goals (Volume & Margin) for LPG Business;
- Manage LPG yard stock levels and liaising with the Supplies to ensure all time product availability through our stations and designated LPG shops;
- Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales volumes to ensure product availability and maximize profits;
- Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met by all LPG yards;
- Supervision the day –to-day running of the LPG Sales Network in collaboration with other support departments i.e Finance, Trading Supply and Operation and Procurement among others;
- Oversee country market requirement/forecasts and gather market intelligence to ensure an overall winning position;
- Managing and motivating sales teams to increase sales and ensure efficiency;
- Analyzing and responding to customer complaints;
- Marketing and promoting the company by liaising with station teams and other allied departments
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree in a Business-related field;
- Professional Marketing qualification i.e. ICM;
- At least 4 years’ experience in a Supervisory role preferably in an Oil Marketing Company
- Good IT Skills with knowledge of analytical and accounting packages preferable.
- Ability to work individually and in a team and able to work under pressure
- Demonstrate work ethics, honesty and trustworthy at work place.
To Apply:
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, you are invited to send a formal application and updated CV to recruit@hasspetroleum.com on or before June 12, 2014.
Your application should include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.
Applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.