Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.

About the Role

As the DOC Regional Sales Manager, you will spearhead our efforts to expand Day Old Chick sales in Kenya. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and Executing Sales Strategy
• Take charge of formulating and executing the DOC sales strategy tailored to specific regions and customer engagement levels.
• Ensuring Product Availability
• Oversee the availability of poultry farming inputs in our poultry centers and one-stop shops across the region.
• Effective Debt Management
• Manage debts incurred during sales, ensuring they remain within acceptable debtor days.
• Depot Operations Oversight
• Supervise depot operations, ensuring smooth logistics and distribution.
• Technical Support and Training
• Provide technical support and facilitate continuous training for customers, farmers, and the DOC Sales teams within your assigned regions.
• Market Intelligence
• Build and maintain organizational market intelligence to stay ahead of the competition.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Forge and nurture strategic relationships with customers, stakeholders, and business units.
• Delivering Outstanding Customer Service
• Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless, and trusted customer service to enhance customer retention and loyalty.
• Industry Expertise
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the industry landscape.
• Collaboration with Marketing
• Collaborate closely with our marketing team on sales, promotional, and merchandising activities.
• Compliance and Team Leadership
• Enforce compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team.

Candidate’s Profile

Qualifications:

• Most preferred: Degree in animal science, animal production, or agribusiness. Candidates with Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, or a business-related field with prior animal feed experience are also welcome.
• 5 years of experience in a similar sales role within the animal nutrition and animal health sector.
• Proven experience in strategy development and managing sales teams.
• Track record of expanding into new geographies and markets.
• A valid Driver’s License, with a special preference for those with experience driving pick-up trucks.
• Willingness to travel extensively, covering over 80% of your time.