Hotpoint Appliances Limited Sales and Engineers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Hotpoint Appliances Limited is one of the leading suppliers of home electrical appliances manufactured by leading companies like LG, Ariston, WestPoint, Simfer, and Hotpoint among others. 

The following positions are based in Nairobi and open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Solar Sales Engineer 

Ref: HR/016/2013 

Responsibilities:

• Selling of solar products as well as supervise and commission sites/projects where applicable
• Carry out site surveys and supervise sites where necessary
• Monitor competitor prices and activities
• Carry out market research and help develop new products
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• A Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position or in an energy related field
• Must be proficient in computer packages

Solar Projects Engineer 

Ref: HR/017/2013
 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out site surveys and design based on site specifics
• Attend site meetings
• Carry out training of technicians and re-sellers
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Carry out market research and develop new products
• Manage all breakdowns and follow up on repairs and service of equipments
• Software configuration of the equipment once installed
• Carry out regular site audits and ensure that all materials used are well utilised
• Supervise installations and all works carried out by sub-contractors

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Qualification and experience in AutoCAD
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position or energy related
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite computer packages

Parts Supervisor 

Ref: HR/020/2013  

Responsibilities:

• Oversee spare parts ordering, issuance, inventory, location transfers, and vendor management.
• Manage a team of Parts Clerks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management orrelated course
• 5 years experience in a similar position.

LED Sales Engineer

Ref: HR/018/2013

Responsibilities:

• Selling and marketing of LED lighting products as well as project execution and handover
• Design drawings and supervise sites
• Ensure business and network development
• Key accounts and relationships management
• Evaluating subcontractors
• Train clients and colleagues on LED
• Monitor competitor prices and activities
• Organize exhibitions and shows for product visibility purposes
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• A Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position selling LED lighting
• Must be proficient in computer packages like spreadsheets, data base and word processing, Microsoft office, email etc

Technical Engineer (Security Equipments) 

Ref: HR/019/2013
 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out site surveys and design based on site specifics 
• Attend site meetings
• Supervise installations and all works carried out by subcontractors 
• Training of Technicians and re-sellers
• Carry out research and develop new products
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Manage all breakdowns and follow up on repairs and service of equipments
• Software configuration of the equipments once installed
• Carry out regular site audits and ensure all materials used are well utilised
• Manage sub contractors

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Degree or equivalent in a related Engineering field 
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Must be proficient in computer packages like spreadsheets, database and word processing, Microsoft office, email etc.

Kindly forward your application letter and CV to careers@hotpoint.co.ke on or before 28th February 2013 quoting the job reference number. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.