• JOB INFORMATION 

• JOB PURPOSE 

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 

a) Formulate and implement sales strategies to drive the realization of the department sales targets

b)  Prepare and submit sales budgets and the monthly rundown report as per CFAO Mobility guidelines to assist enhance and monitor performance

c)  Prepare and submit expense budgets to ensure the allocation of sufficient resources critical for the implementation of the department sales plans

d)  Monitor the utilization of resources to avoid wastage (Resource Management)

e)  Supervise, coach, and motivate Sales Executives to meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.  Coordinate performance management for the department to ensure high performance and retention of staff

f)  Conduct regular field visits, and performance reviews

g)  Identify training needs and support continuous development of the sales team

h)  Coordinate credit management in the department to ensure minimal bad debts

i)  Drive sales of Sinotruk commercial vehicles in line with monthly, quarterly, and annual targets

j)  Initiate and nurture relationships with customers and other key stakeholders to ensure CFAO Mobility receives the support required in the achievement of set targets

k)  Coordinate the operations of the department for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of service

l)  Monitor the utilization of demo units assigned to the department to ensure full compliance with the CFAO Mobility guidelines

Operational Responsibilities

1. Conduct business prospecting to ensure the achievement of the monthly order intake and sales targets for the department
2. Carry out weekly follow through of the sales process for vehicle sales orders and liaise with various departments to ensure lead times are adhered to
3. Approve customer vehicle orders to ensure timely processing of the sale
4. Give approvals and confirm price levels and discounts to customers to ensure prices are competitive and protect CFAO Mobility against possible loss
5. Sign off Delivery Note/Gate Passes to ensure payment terms are complied with and invoices are properly prepared before sign off
6. Check and approve proposals for promotions and promotional items to ensure value for money, cost and quality
7. Follow up on debtors and report to the management to ensure appropriate strategies are employed to recover monies owed to CFAO Mobility

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or relevant field from a recognized institution.
2. Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution

• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Sales, Service, Parts Departments
2. CFAO Mobility Branches
3. CFAO Mobility Finance, Marketing, CR, HR, Bodyshop & Procurement Departments

1.  Customers
2. Dealers
3. Loxea Limited
4. Suppliers
5. Financial Institutions/Banks
6. Kenya Revenue Authority

• COMPETENCIES

1. Computer literacy
2. Knowledge of relevant legislations related to the motor industry
3. Knowledge of the current telematics as provided in the market
4. Financial Knowledge
5. Knowledge of Government of Kenya Regulations
6. Knowledge of Profession Body Regulations – KMI regulations
7. Knowledge of transporters various bodies and affiliations
8. Ability to gather market intelligence

Functional

1. Strategic development and implementation
2. Budgeting
3. Policy development and implementation
4. Analytical (Qualitative & Quantitative)
5. Report writing skills – ability to develop reports
6. Presentations skills
7. Organizational skills
8. Project Management

Behavioral 

1. Business acumen – knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place
2. Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
3. Perspective – looks towards the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future
4. Technical Learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
5. Quality Decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time
6. Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers
7. Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
8. Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisation’s function; anticipates where the landmines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality
9. Energy and drive – Has speed and agility; taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the fact of resistance or setbacks
10. Customer focus – Establishes and maintains effective relationship with both internal and external customers, to gain their trust and respect
11. Ethics and values – Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, and in alignment with the CMK values
12. Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain

• APPROVALS

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