Opticom Kenya Commercial Manager Jobs in Kenya

Opticom Kenya Commercial Manager Jobs in Kenya



This is a senior position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in sales management, communication, and negotiation. The Commercial Manager will be reporting to General Manager within the dedicated portfolio of Commercial Management. She/he will be responsible for the management of an aggressive multi-million dollar sales quota in a highly competitive environment. She/he will oversee the conceptualization, planning, development, and implementation of commercial functions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business plans and commercial strategy for the market and ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

  • Foster and build good customer relationships for revenue growth and customer retention. Engage customers up to CXO level; build senior-level relationships in assigned accounts and expertise within the market.

  • Provide sales leadership to the Commercial team by mentoring, motivating, encouraging, and delivering results; Responsible for building and growing the Commercial team; Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.

  • Understand and identify customers’ compelling needs through in-depth account planning and profiling. Using these insights matches the need for compelling solutions.

  • Understand and appreciate market trends, competitors’ movements, and industry information so as to serve customers better.

  • Achieve high customer satisfaction with decision-makers.

  • Play a key ambassadorial role for Opticom Kenya Limited.

  • Oversee successful execution at every stage of the commercial/sales process.

  • Identify business opportunities and synergy with customers in areas of cooperation.

  • Identify reciprocal businesses and areas of cooperation whenever there are opportunities.

  • Provide a one-stop security solutions experience to customers regarding all Opticom Kenya Limited services.

  • Lead bids or RFPs to ensure proposals are submitted in order to win; ensure that all customers’ pre-sales & post-sales inquiries and works orders, commercial documents, and dealings with customers are promptly attended to, documented and kept.

  • Prepare budgets and approve
    budget expenditures; control expenses to meet budget guidelines.

    Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Business or other relevant field (or equivalent).

  • Masters of Business Administration / IT
    Membership and accreditation of professional organizations.

  • 6 – 10 years experience in consultative selling to, and relationship management of, large multinational corporations.

  • Experience in Security / FMCG / ICT industries and a good understanding of these services and solutions are preferred.

  • Experience in creating solutions for customers based on their business and IT initiatives rather than on a company’s product offering

  • Proven track record in sales of quota achievement

  • Experience in selling to, and management of, customers with managed services in the areas of hosting, technical solutions, security, infrastructure management, mobility, outsourcing /out-tasking

  • Understanding of the industry sector and key customers in that sector inclusive of related strategies and business challenges

  • Experience in managing, developing, and motivating a sales team and must be a strong team player with a commitment to value-based leadership.

  • Adept at prospecting, funnel management, and closing business.

  • High Proficiency in MS Office.

  • Outstanding leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to engage and partner with customers and internal staff as required.

  • Ability to identify and qualify revenue-generating opportunities

  • Draw upon personal relationships with business partners in order to create more customer solutions.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Opticom Kenya Commercial Manager Jobs in Kenya

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