• Developing ambitious and clear market development plans in chemicals for Human Nutrition industry that create synergies with our existing portfolio in Kenya and our global position as a leader in Chemical distribution.
• Visiting your customer portfolio on a regular basis and building and expanding a strong network in the market.
• Documenting and reporting market information in a clear and structured manner.
• Designing a balanced portfolio that builds on our strengths as a company with a global procurement network as well as our local logistical strengths.
• Interfacing daily with other departments to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner and to provide a first-class service to our customers.
• Profiling and segmenting the chemicals for human nutrition industry in Kenya
• Developing customers for the various chemicals for human nutrition segments
• Analyzing market needs and developing products for the various market in Kenya
• Contribute in development of the chemicals for human nutrition market strategy in Kenya

Profile 

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics management or International trade or Food Science & Technology
• 5+ years of relevant working experience in sales and or marketing in the chemicals for human nutrition industry with proven records
• Experience and ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in an international trade and supply chain environment being a benefit
• Eager to learn and acquire knowledge in view of longer-term career prospects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with a trading & distribution company, a production company or an end-user is a must
• Highly driven and organized, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to ensure an optimal relationship with both internal and external contacts
• Team player

Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven by targets
• Resilience
• Strong communication skills – including both verbal and written
• The ability to influence and negotiate with others
• Commercial awareness
• IT skills
• Numerical skills.
• A positive, confident and determined approach
• The capability to flourish in a competitive environment