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General Manager, Mountain Region

Safaricom PLC

KenyaManager · Not statedCloses Friday, 30 October 2026, 00:00 EATChecked 23 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Safaricom PLC is hiring a General Manager for the Mountain Region in Kenya. This full-time role suits experienced leaders with a strong background in sales, distribution, and commercial operations. The position involves driving business growth, managing partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams in the region.

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What you will do

  • Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with national business goals.
  • Drive sales growth, subscriber acquisition, and market share expansion in the Mountain Region.
  • Manage and strengthen partnerships with distributors, dealers, and other ecosystem partners.
  • Expand and optimise distribution infrastructure and route-to-customer models.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, HR, and operations to deliver integrated business results.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and embed a strong safety culture.
  • Provide leadership in risk, governance, compliance, and control practices within the region.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field.
  • Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • 8 to 12 years' experience in sales, distribution, or commercial roles.
  • Proven leadership experience managing regional or multi-territory operations.
  • Track record of achieving sales growth and increasing market share.
  • Experience managing distributor, dealer, and partner networks.
  • Ability to develop and execute business and commercial strategies.
  • Knowledge of route-to-market and distribution models.
  • Experience in subscriber acquisition and retention.
  • Experience executing frontline marketing and trade activation initiatives.
  • Strong financial skills including budgeting and performance management.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, HR, and operations.
  • Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026.

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