Unigroup Transporters: Career Opportunity

Unigroup Transporters is a leading transport firm with its offices based in Mombasa.

We are looking to fill the following positions;

General Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director.

The General Manager will be responsible for maintaining smooth and efficient operations of the Organization.

The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring excellent standards of trucking service of the vast Unigroup Transporters clientele.

Key responsibilities include:-

Directing the activities of the organization to ensure achievement of respective sales targets and business plans;
Ensure relationships of the company with key customers in order to further the company business interests;
Optimally manage the company finances in order to sustain the operations while focusing at the interests of the investors in order to reap maximum return on investment;
Prepare a long range strategic plan in marketing, business development and general operations of the organization;
Manage and motivate the personnel in order to synergize their efforts towards the company’s targets and goals;
Ensure proper fleet management to improve the utilization and availability of the fleet and reduce the downtime as well as reduce the maintenance costs;
Prepare management reports such as proposed tariff increases or schedule;
Develop budgets and monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets;
Analyze expenditure and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies and budgets for increasing profits and improving services.

Qualifications

Must be an MBA holder, or a Degree in a Management related field;
Understanding of the transport and logistical industry;
Minimum 5 years experience in the trucking business;
Sound knowledge of shunting activities in Mombasa and its environs;
Thorough knowledge of the East ; Central Africa road network coupled with upto date understanding of cross border regulatory requirements;
Outstanding time management skills;
Demonstrate a proven track record in developing and driving business strategies.

If you believe that you are the right candidate for this position, please email your application letter and updated CV to jobs@unigroup.co.ke to be received not later than Wednesday 28th August 2013.