Vacancy title:
Chief Commercial Officer

Jobs at:
Galana Oil Kenya Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
28th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 14th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Galana Oil Kenya Ltd is one of the leading oil marketing companies in Kenya involved in import, marketing and distribution ofhigh quality petroleum products. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of petroleum products that include Fuels, LPG, Lubricants and Bitumen amongst others. Furthermore we operate a growing network of service stations countrywide under the DELTA brand.

JOB DETAILS:

To further enrich our growing team at Galana Oil, we are currently seeking to recruit a results oriented, visionary and highly skilled professional to fill the position of Chief Commercial Officer. The Role Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Commercial Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing an innovative, growth focused commercial strategy for both existing and new market segments in line with the company’s strategic plan. The successful candidate shall provide leadership and expertise to deliver sales targets on all company’s product lines for business retention, sustainable growth and profitability. S/he will oversee commercial and customer service operations to ensure efficiency, quality service and cost-effective management of resources and assets.

Key requirements include:-

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related fields. Professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing andIora Master’s degree in business, marketing or related fields is an added advantage.
•  At least 8 years’ extensive experience at senior management level preferably within the Energy sector or FMCG, sector or FMCG.
•  Experience in the Kenyan petroleum industry shall be an added advantage.
•  Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial management, setting up effective metrics and business processes.
•  Leadership experience with a thorough knowledge of marketing principles, product or service management, sales and business development, along with a demonstrated track record ofsuccess and performance.