Job title: | Head of Built-in Appliances |
Department: | Directorate |
Reporting to: | CEO |
Job Location: | Nairobi |
We are seeking for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual who is committed to excellent performance and participating in our growth strategy.
Job Purpose
- To lead and drive the Built-In Appliances business at Hotpoint, acting as the central link between procurement, sales, service, installation, marketing, exports, online, and commercial teams.
- To ensure excellent customer service and deliver sustainable growth and profitability through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective execution.
Job Responsibility and Accountability
- Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies to drive growth in the Built-In Appliances category.
- Take full ownership of the segment’s P&L, including achieving sales, gross contribution, and profitability targets.
- Lead product lineup decisions in consultation with procurement, factoring in market trends, competition, and customer insights.
- Optimize built-in appliance displays across all showrooms to maximize customer engagement and conversions.
- Maintain a robust and updated project pipeline with clear timelines and conversion tracking.
- Ensure that all built-in projects are backed by signed Memorandums of Understanding, down payments, and agreed payment terms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as developers, architects, interior designers, quantity surveyors, and B2B clients in the residential and built-in segments.
- Resolve client issues promptly and professionally to maintain high satisfaction and brand trust.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to design and implement a tailored marketing calendar for Built-In Appliances.
- Organize product launches, exhibitions, contractor meet-and-greets, and other B2B marketing events.
- Ensure the marketing activities are within budget and deliver strong brand positioning and lead generation.
- Act as the primary coordinator for all built-in business activities across Retail, B2B, Online, Imports, Commercial, Installation, Service, Marketing, and Exports.
- Collaborate with the Online team to develop and maintain a dedicated Built-In Appliances website with full functionality and updated product listings.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels, efficient stock rotation, and minimal ageing stock in line with the business objectives.
- Act as the lead trainer for built-in appliances, conducting regular training sessions for retail, B2B, online, and installation teams.
- Manage the built-in installation team and monitor project sites to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
- Implement feedback mechanisms and conduct periodic quality checks to uphold excellence in service delivery.
- Stay fully updated on competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and product innovations.
- Provide insights to inform product introductions, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
- Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for this Role
- Minimum 8 years in a sales or category management role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Experience in managing high-value client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Experience in project sales and working with B2B clients is an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Commercial and financial acumen with strong analytical abilities.
- Strategic thinking and execution capability.
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of the appliances market, customer needs, and competitor dynamics.
- Technical knowledge of installation processes and standards.
Application Criteria:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications to careers@hotpoint.co.ke on or before 25th September 2025. Thank you