Overview

Head of Retail & Partners

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

Passionate about building engaging brand experiences, the Head of Retail & Partners will lead strategy and execution of Kune’s retail business. Work behind the scenes to ensure products sell well and that the company hits its overall sales goals. A fast paced role that requires creative thinking and meeting tight deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operations – overseeing all retail and pop-up experiences from end to end, owning budgets, overseeing staff, and reporting on results.
  • Inventory management – working with the Operations team to plan inventory for each location and optimize the flow of goods, minimizing stock outs and maximizing sales and profitability.
    Sales and Marketing – partnering with the marketing team to ideate and execute in-store events and activations, finding creative partners to help drive traffic to stores and build consumer engagement.
  • HR – Recruitment, hiring, training and managing all retail employees for longer term pop ups and retail experiences.
  • Analytics – taking a data driven approach to defining success, constantly seeking ways to improve customer experience and ROI.
    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Degree in Marketing / Business / Business Development related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in retail / retail marketing / retail sales.
  • Understand the current retail market and what drives success.
  • Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, take initiative, and can work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Prioritize intelligently, can manage multiple projects and knows how to get things done without dropping details.
  • Conversant with tools of trade: social media; marketing tools – Hootsuite; google analytics; presentation tools – google slides; and e-commerce software.
  • Crave challenge and responsibility, holding yourself and your team accountable to the highest standards.
    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • The ability to manage and motivate others.
  • Highly self motivated, creative and innovative.
  • A positive can -do attitude.
  • Passionate, enthusiastic and driven.

 

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About Kune Food

Kune is a foodtech start-up based in Nairobi. We produce ready-to-eat meals at an affordable price and distribute it to individuals, retails, and corporate.