Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Acquiring and Support, the position is responsible for the growth and support of the acquiring card business portfolio, by being the direct contact person with the fuel and other retailers sectors across the region.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the development of and lead the execution of the acceptance strategy around the fuel sector
- Carry out recruitment drives for merchants within the sector, carry out merchant training as well as ensure solid relationships with merchants
- Implement the acquiring business projects whilst developing a keen understanding of market trends to determine impact to the fuel and other retailers’ business sector
- Perform analysis of the market information and competitive intelligence to identify broad business initiatives that provide an appreciable return on financial investments
- Conduct regular reviews on market trends and study competitor activities to identify opportunities
- Create opportunities by researching and identifying issues then creating resolution strategies in support of the merchant acquirer relationships within the sector
Qualifications and requirements:
For this position, the successful applicant will be an experienced card specialist and marketing strategist. The applicant will be a customer centric, business-driven, and highly innovative, revenue generator, with accountability for the long term vision and profitable growth of the product line and customer segment.
The ideal candidate will also have experience of the fuel cards industry and good understanding of the distribution and storage within the downstream oil industry, strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and establish relationships with business partners at all levels of an organization
Minimum qualifications and experience:
- A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University in a Business–related field
- Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a business related field will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in general banking with 3 years’ experience in card acquiring and 2 years in; VISA and MASTERCARD operations, Customer service, Sales and marketing
- Exposure and good understanding of oil distribution and storage within the downstream oil industry
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.
To be considered your application must be received by May 4, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: RB 33/2015
