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Team Leader - Central and Nairobi

Trufoods · Nairobi

TrufoodsNairobiPosted 26 October 2026Apply by 29 October 2026

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Closing date
29 October 2026 (3 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for management MT outlets, executes strategies that drive sales target attainment & long-term beneficial relationships with customers by executing volume driven plans, sharing forecast, while closely cooperating with other departments for all-round alignment.

The role shall among other responsibilities include; rapport building with the retail outlets, 100% product listing of none-listed and new products, price audits, orders follow through, branch meetings to align on orders, support activities to the directly allocated outlets and management of the merchandisers to ensure 100% availability and visibility in all stores.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute the Modern Trade accounts sales plan in line with business strategy.

Execute comprehensive action plans that ensure sales targets achievement through driving listing, availability, visibility & price adherence in outlets.

Performance management of team to ensure all are aligned to strategic direction of company.

Manage and maintain debt collection rates at acceptable levels for key accounts.

Merchandising Excellence

Ensure effective shelf displays are in place. (Interruption Points - IP's) Ensure current placement of current Point of sale materials both inside and outside the outlet or as the case may be.

MT Execution Excellence

Negotiate for share of shelf (SOS) at the first position - Hotspots/ decision corridors.

Ensure quality of product from content to the pack as well as team regarding personal appearance/grooming.

Drive LAVSPOT in the region.

Design for approval and sign off of Business Plans

Execution of approved joint business plans with the accounts.

Follow up on all components of the ideal business plans covering:

Growth Rebates

Data Sharing

Share of Shelf (SOS)

Swell Allowance where applicable

KEY SKILLS

Good customer service attitude and negotiation skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able and willing to travel across the designated regions.

Proficiency in MS Office.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in FMCG/ manufacturing industry in the same capacity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Good problem-solving skills.

Good analytical skills.

Able to work within tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in a Business-related field from a reputable university.

Minimum 3years experience, 1 of which should be in a similar role preferably in FMCG sector.

Ability to analyse sales performance metrics.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Send your application to hr@trufoods.biz

Deadline: 29th October 2026

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