Apply Now for KWAL Jobs in Kiambu and Nairobi – Deadline April 3, 2025

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Apply Now for KWAL Jobs in Kiambu and Nairobi – Deadline April 3, 2025
Posted: Mar 29, 2025
Deadline: Apr 3, 2025
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) is the leading manufacturer and distributor of wines and spirits in Kenya, Eastern and Central Africa region.
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Plant Manager

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 8 years
Location: Kiambu
Job Field: Engineering / Technical
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the long-term and short-term planning, organizing and overseeing all areas of plant operations including employees, productivity and efficiency to ensure the plant is running smoothly, quickly, efficiently and safely.
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Food Science and Technology
  • Professional Qualifications: Membership to a professional Body e.g. EBK
  • Experience: At least 8 years, 4 years in a management role in a manufacturing company
  • Competencies:
    • Technical Competencies: Ability to manage complex technical projects, proficiency in computer systems & applications, understanding of ERP systems, knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, asset care philosophies, sensory science practices, food safety system standards, etc.
    • Behavioural Competencies: Strong leadership skills, business acumen, analytical skills, communication skills, negotiation skills, conflict management, resilience.

Head of Sales

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 8 years
Location: Kiambu
Job Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for delivering the yearly revenue and operating profit objectives for the business. The role is responsible for developing the 3-year sales strategy to support the strategic growth objectives of the business.
Main Responsibilities
  • Sales strategy formulation and execution
  • Trade Development
  • Category management
  • Channel Strategy
  • Route to Market strategy
  • Revenue Margin Growth
  • People management
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration or Related field. MBA/MSc/MA is an added advantage.
  • Professional Qualifications: Member of a relevant professional body
  • Experience: At least 8 years, 4 years in a management role in a similar function, 4 years managing diverse teams
  • Competencies:
    • Technical Competencies: Ability to execute route to market strategies, develop sales strategies, financial acumen, long-term planning, etc.
    • Behavioural Competencies: Leadership skills, analytical skills, communication skills, negotiation skills, etc.

Head of Marketing

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 8 years
Location: Kiambu
Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding, Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for developing marketing strategies, brand & portfolio strategies and campaigns for the KWAL brands’ portfolio, including local and international brands.
Main Responsibilities
  • Marketing strategy formulation and execution
  • Brands Development
  • Marketing Programs Management
  • Marketing Campaigns Development & Management
  • Marketing Resource Management
  • New Product Development
  • People management
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or Related field. MBA/MSc/MA is an added advantage.
  • Professional Qualifications: Must hold a professional qualification in marketing
  • Experience: At least 8 years, 4 years in a management role in an FMCG environment, 4 years managing diverse teams
  • Competencies:
    • Technical Competencies: Ability to build commercial infrastructure, develop marketing strategies, digital media planning, etc.
    • Behavioural Competencies: Leadership skills, analytical skills, communication skills, negotiation skills, etc.

QSHE Manager

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 7 years
Location: Kiambu
Job Field: Safety and Environment / HSE
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for defining and implementing the company’s quality, food safety, occupational, health, safety and environment Strategy.
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science / Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ or related Biological/ Chemical Science.
  • Professional Qualifications: NEBOSH, IGC, EIA/SIA assessor, Quality Systems Management, PMP, Kaizen/TPM practitioner, ESG practitioner, etc.
  • Experience: At least 7 years, 3 years in a management role in a manufacturing company
  • Competencies:
    • Technical Competencies: Knowledge in HSE and Quality Strategy, sensory science practices, legal standards, ERP systems, process design, etc.
    • Behavioural Competencies: Leadership skills, collaboration, business acumen, analytical skills, communication skills, etc.

National Sales Manager

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 8 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for driving sales and distribution nationally in the General Trade.
Main Responsibilities
  • Trade Development
  • Route to Market Planning
  • Distributor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • People Management
  • Integrated Commercial Planning
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration or Related field. MBA/MSc/MA is an added advantage.
  • Professional Qualifications: Professional qualification in Marketing, membership with CIM or equivalent
  • Experience: At least 8 years, 3 years in a management role in FMCG, 3 years frontline sales experience
  • Competencies:
    • Technical Competencies: Ability to manage distributor RTM operations, ensure product availability, manage profitable portfolio mix, etc.
    • Behavioural Competencies: Analytical skills, leadership skills, communication skills, negotiation skills, etc.

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