Retail

Branch Manager

Muthokinju Paint and Cement·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
RetailFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 22, 2026

Key Purpose s

  • Drive branch performance to meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue targets.
  • Identify new sales opportunities and initiatives to grow the branch's customer base and revenue
  • Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming store; uphold service standards; evaluate and improve customer service.
  • Oversee on-time, accurate deliveries; resolve logistics issues; ensure complete documentation; track performance and take corrective action Keep the branch clean and organized; oversee daily reporting/documentation; ensure compliance with admin and operational procedures.
  • Lead performance management and development; promote teamwork, accountability, and a high-performance culture

Requirements

Education Qualification & Experience:

  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in business management, Retail Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Additional short courses in Retail Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service Excellence, or Leadership.
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in retail operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role

Required Skills & Expertise

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales/revenue targets.
  • Hands-on experience in stock control, inventory accuracy, and shrinkage reduction.
  • Experience managing customer service standards, handling escalated
  • complaints, and driving customer retention.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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At a glance

Company

Muthokinju Paint and Cement

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 22, 2026

Created

October 16, 2026

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Raise any breaches under (C&RTs) to Relationship Managers, and Director - Credit; Identification, assessment, tracking and reporting of accounts showing early signs of deterioration; Escalation of significant early signs of deterioration in borrower's business / industry and account performance to business and credit management for attention; Continuously scan the external market environment for risk trends that may impact the loan portfolio and assessing the potential impact on borrowing customers; Continuous review of E&S monitoring & reporting process to align to policy requirements - Validation of the E&S categorization and the E&S appraisal - Guide the relevant stakeholders to ensure that E&S assessments are conducted as per policy requirements and procedures. Customer Experience Enhance customer experience through timely annual reviews and meeting set turnaround times on all facilities by ensuring SLA Adherence for Credit papers preparation by the Credit Analysts, ensuring 100% timely annual review of facilities, ensuring periodic monitoring of facility covenants by the team e.g. (Debenture valuation, share of wallet, trigger events etc.); Continuous training and engagement of the team to reduce the number of reworks based on quality of the Credit papers; Work with Auditors both internal and external to ensure timely submission of requested information and appropriate response to queries raised; Provides high level of service to Business Development teams in terms of accuracy, responsiveness and turnaround time, prioritization of urgent requests and support. Personal Leadership & Development: Manage self by showing drive and motivation, an ability to self-reflect and a commitment to learning. Communicate effectively communicate clearly, actively listen to others, and respond with understanding and respect. Commit to Customer Service: provide, customer-focused services in line with banking sector and organizational objectives - adherence to the bank customer service charter and ensure personal accountability so as to meet the laid down Service Level Agreements (SLA) and work within stipulated Turn Around Time (TAT). Work Collaboratively Collaborate with others and value their contribution. Deliver Results: Achieve results through the efficient use of resources and a commitment to quality outcomes. Think and solve problems, analyze and consider the broader context to develop practical. Keeping abreast with staff communications, attending staff meetings - morning huddles and weekly progress meetings. Responsible for own career within the bank and preparing an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) and ensuring its actualization. Adherence to the banks policies and procedures, dress code, code of conduct, HR policies and procedures and follows laid down grievance and disciplinary procedure to ensure a conducive work environment. Closure of identified deficiencies from concluded audits, correction within stipulated timelines, and ensure no repeat findings. Live the brand values as a Sidian Bank brand ambassador and always project the right image of the bank to both staff and customers. With the support of the HR Business Partner, the Line Manager has the ultimate responsibility for the Human Resource Management of the team and consults with HR on clarity and interpretation of the HR policy; Set performance objectives and measures of success for direct reports, providing regular feedback from staff appraisal processes and contributes to the ability of staff to meet performance objectives by providing day to day supervision, training and support and leading performance processes in accordance with Sidian policies and procedures; Responsible for assigning tasks to staff, scheduling and monitoring work and reviewing results for timeliness, accuracy and quality. Contributes to the flow of staff communications, by leading regular staff meetings - morning huddles and weekly progress meetings. Encourages staff to participate in internal and external training and development opportunities as these arise and in accordance with individualized development plans; Responsible for the presentation and service standards of retail staff to ensure a professional image is maintained with all clients; Ensures adherence to dress code, code of conduct and HR policies and procedures and follows laid down grievance and disciplinary procedure to ensure a conducive work environment; Closure of identified deficiencies from concluded audits, correction within stipulated timelines, and ensure no repeat findings; Ensure there is proper succession planning by maintaining an effective leave program and an in-house training schedule for ease of relief due to leave or sickness. Ensure the set number of learning/training hours are achieved for self and direct reports, through E-learning and Internal training activities. Team Leadership & Management: With the support of the HR Business Partner, the Line Manager has the ultimate responsibility for the Human Resource Management of the team and consults with HR on clarity and interpretation of the HR policy; Set performance objectives and measures of success for direct reports, providing regular feedback from staff appraisal processes and contributes to the ability of staff to meet performance objectives by providing day to day supervision, training and support and leading performance processes in accordance with Sidian policies and procedures; Responsible for assigning tasks to staff, scheduling and monitoring work and reviewing results for timeliness, accuracy and quality. Contributes to the flow of staff communications, by leading regular staff meetings - morning huddles and weekly progress meetings. Encourages staff to participate in internal and external training and development opportunities as these arise and in accordance with individualized development plans; Responsible for the presentation and service standards of retail staff to ensure a professional image is maintained with all clients; Ensures adherence to dress code, code of conduct and HR policies and procedures and follows laid down grievance and disciplinary procedure to ensure a conducive work environment; Closure of identified deficiencies from concluded audits, correction within stipulated timelines, and ensure no repeat findings; Ensure there is proper succession planning by maintaining an effective leave program and an in-house training schedule for ease of relief due to leave or sickness. Ensure the set number of learning/training hours are achieved for self and direct reports, through E-learning and Internal training activities. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND University degree preferably in Accounting, Finance or Management. Master's degree will be an added advantage. WORK EXPERIENCE Ten years Banking experience with at least 5 years at Manager level in credit risk analysis or approval. At least 5 years' experience in Corporate Credit analysis or approval. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Proven experience in Credit Risk Analysis and Structuring. Advanced understanding of the Banks credit risk policies and procedures. Credit and Financial Analysis skills to effectively oversee credit analysis and portfolio maintenance activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high quality standards or benchmarks. Experience and knowledge of lending business and products. Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and regulatory guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Professional Banking qualification (ACIB) or Credit Administration/Credit Monitoring will be an added advantage. Certification in Credit Analysis is an added advantage.

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