Wholesale Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya (35K)

Position Title: Wholesale Officer

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 35K

Industry: FMCG

Our client is an e-commerce platform with a distribution solution to serve the market in deep rural areas.

They are currently looking to hire a Whole Sale Officer who will be responsible for timely delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet sales and margin target
  • Support the franchisee in sales management
  • Support in continuous price and product mix review per franchise shop.
  • In liaison with the franchise, seek feedback on areas of improvement on a continuous basis.
  • Taking orders from the franchise shops and ensure they are delivered
  • Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis negotiate for best market prices, payment period, deal with non-supplied, under orders, over orders, expired notice and damaged goods.
  • Record management and correct verification of all requisitions, following the SOPs
  • Ensuring timely debt collection and reduction of outstanding debts for Key accounts
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Perform field visits as needed.
  • Any other duty as requested by management.

Key Qualifications:

  • Must have a degree or diploma in any business related course
  • Must have 1 to 3 years working experience in sales, shop management etc.
  • Knowledge in FMCG industry
  • Able to sell or use a Point of sale system
  • Able to influence sales from retailers
  • People management skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Good communication skills and fluency in English and Swahili
  • Proper cash and inventory management skills
  • Proper negotiation skills
  • Open to interact with the base of the pyramid (BOP) communities in the last mile rural areas.
  • Must also be willing to travel in rural areas.

Male candidates encouraged to apply

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Wholesale Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 9th December 2022.