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Unighir Project Sales Engineer and Service Sales Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Unighir Ltd., specializing in designing of professional kitchens and providing high quality catering equipment within East Africa is looking to recruit the below positions to support business growth and expansion in various regions:

1. Project Sales Engineer

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Project Sales Manager’s main role will be to source for new business opportunities while retaining existing ones, and oversee implementation of projects to ensure delivery on-scope, on-time, on-budget and on-quality.

Responsibilities:

1. Business Development

Develop and sustain long-term relationships with clients, industry professionals, architects, QS, Consultants, developers and other decision influencers to keep up to date with upcoming projects and industry developments
Hold client meetings and negotiate contracts
Ensure new opportunities are converted into business
Follow-up new business opportunities and set-up discovery and other meetings to understand client requirements and project needs
Disseminate clients project requirements to project team and prepare Fee and Scope proposals
Going on site to scope the work
Conduct prospective clients’ risk-analysis

2. Project Management

Oversee and coordinate implementation of projects as per requirements
Oversee the development of relevant templates such as project needs analysis, Service Level Agreements and other relevant documentation
Coordinate with the in-house team on project designs and proposals

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in Commercial / Marketing role
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency in project design, documentation and software
Strong relationship building ability
Demonstrated ability to oversee and simultaneously manage multiple small-to-large scale projects
Ability to confidently interact with client representatives at all levels
Possess effective communication, presentation and research ability
Demonstrate ability to implement and deliver short, medium and long-term strategies
Possess a “Can do” attitude with a desire to make things happen at a very fast pace

2. Service Sales Engineer

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Service Sales Manager’s main role will be development and expansionof market for all service work and provision manpower support for project work.

Responsibilities:

Develop & implement service sales strategies, procedures & standards
Acquisition & maintenance of contracts for servicing of kitchen and catering equipment
Advise clients on repairs, costing, preventive maintenance & contract negotiation
Structure, manage & supervise a team of technicians to ensure manpower supply for both project & service jobs
Ensure site safety, cleanliness, site testing & inspection
Manage customer data

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in overseeing technical sales or project management
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Multiple project oversight ability
Ability to confidently interact with client representatives at all levels
Expert negotiating, communication & presentation skills
Strong relationship building skills
Excellent leadership skills

Please send your CV to jobs@unighir.com indicating the job title on the subject.

Motor Vehicle Dealer Service Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 20K)

Service Advisor

Location: Nairobi (Industrial Area)

Expected Salary: Kshs.20,000

Industry: Transport

Our client, a motor vehicle dealer specializing in quality body building of buses and trucks as well as offering services such as automobile parts and accessories seeks to recruit a Service Advisor.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To ensure the highest standard of courtesy and integrity when interacting with customers and members of the public.
To receive customer enquiries by telephone and in person and successfully convert these into service bookings.
To maximize service sales and profitability by selling core, value added and incremental products.
To record accurately vehicle information, refer to service histories and effectively follow- up and prospect customers to secure repeat and incremental business.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Certificate/Diploma in Business management
Current knowledge of manufacturer’s warranty procedures and documentation.
Current knowledge of Mechanical Breakdown Insurance company procedures and documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly and unambiguously with customers, members of public and other staff members and record all such interaction accurately.
Ability to calm and manage distressed and otherwise difficult customers in an effective manner.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 27th February, 2013.

Sales Lead (IT) Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Sales Lead (IT) for one of its clients, an IT Business Solutions provider.

The Sales Lead’s (IT) overall function will be to create and to develop strong ongoing business relationships with the client’s senior managers, technical supervisors, engineers and technicians on Security products and solutions

The incumbent will specifically be responsible for the following:

Identify market gaps and partner alignment opportunities;
Plan and prioritise personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims;
Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to an agreed market development strategy;
Provide solution and technology expertise;
Facilitate access to and utilization of reseller communities;
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing;
At least Four (4) years working experience in a similar industry;
At least Two (2) years working experience in sales of AV/AS solutions, Firewall
solutions, Data loss prevention solutions and Encryption required;
Experience providing security solutions.
Must be adept in the workings of network, computer and IT security systems;
Must have Cisco Security, Websense and Fortinet certifications;
Possess strong selling skills;
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
Polished presentation skills ;
Honesty and unquestionable integrity in handling confidential information;
Result oriented;

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com under vacancies.

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

Freight Sales Executives Job in Kenya

Our clients is a logistics company that has been in operation for 39 years, primarily involved in Removals, Packing, Warehousing, Air and Sea Export, Import Freight and Clearance, Travel and Tours

Job Role

As Sales Executive you are principally responsible for bringing sales for the company

Job Description

Dedicated Sales performance against assigned target
Develop the new clients and retain the existing clients
To respond to incoming queries and ensures the resolution of service delivery issues
Prepare and attend client meetings
To be well aware of the local market in the Freight industry
To have good know-how of the service providers and customers

Skills

An industry background from a Freight Forwarding company

At least 3 years experience in sales
Bachelor degree in any discipline
Fluent in English
Should have in-depth knowledge of freight forwarding

Desired Attributes

Professional image, polished presentation
Highly motivated and a team player
Self starter with a good business sense
Creative and proactive approach towards challenges
Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels especially with external customers

Please send your application to alternatedoors@gmail.com

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Design Competition for New Logo

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)

Design Competition for New Logo for National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a body formed through the National Transport and Safety Act, of 2012.

The functions of the Authority are to:-

advise and make recommendations on matters relating to road transport and safety,
implement policies relating to road transport and safety,
plan, manage and regulate the road transport sector in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and,
ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient road transport service.

In performance of its functions, the Authority is mandated to:-

register and licence motor vehicles,
conduct motor vehicle inspection and certification,
regulate public service vehicles,
advise the Government on national policy with regard to road transport sector,
evelop and implement road safety strategies,
facilitate the education of members of the public on road safety,
conduct research and audits on road safety,
compile inspection reports relating to traffic accidents,
establish systems and procedures for, and oversee the training, testing and licensing of drivers,
formulate and review the curriculum of driving schools, and
coordinate the activities of persons and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety.

The technical requirements for the logo are:-

The logo should interpret and represent the mandate of the Authority;
The logo should have the full name - NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY (NTSA);
The logo should be unique, innovative and should not resemble any other existing logo and competitors should guarantee that the proposed logo does not interfere with any third party rights or infringe on any copyright;
The logo colours should be dark blue in a background of gold;
The logo should be done by using the common design programs with a scale of 28 x 20 cm and a resolution of 300 pixels/inch;
By submitting the logo, you agree to transfer copyright of the design to NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY (NTSA);
The complete logo with a CD of the design should be deposited in the Tender Box located at the entrance of the Ministry of Transport, Transcom House before 28th February, 2013 at 12.00 noon. The designers or their representatives are invited to attend the opening at the closing time.

Prize

The winner of the competition will receive a prize of Kshs.100,000 (one hundred thousand), while the first and second runners up will receive consolation prizes of Kshs.50,000 (fifty thousand) and Kshs.25,000 (twenty five thousand) respectively.

Ag. Director General
National Transport And Safety Authority (NTSA)
P. O. Box 52692 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

CIAT Research Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) - a member of the CGIAR Consortium - develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient.

CIAT conducts research for development in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

CIAT is seeking a Research Assistant with the main responsibility of providing technical support to the AGMIP and Africa Rising projects within the Soils Research Area.

Main responsibilities include:

Prepare monthly newsletter on the most current climate change and modeling issues
Assist in organizing meetings and training workshops
Collect and quality control agronomic survey datasets
Maintain and continuously update agronomic database and the existing AfSIS database
Participate in data analysis and preparation of reports and manuscripts
Coordinate sample and data flows between field and laboratory

The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and experience:

Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Soil Science or Environmental Studies
3 years’ experience with proven ability to work with large datasets
Data analysis skills and familiarity with different data analysis tools
Good communication and report writing capabilities
Publications or submissions for publication ¡n a peer reviewed journal will be an advantage

Terms of employment:

The position is nationally recruited and will be based at the CIAT Offices in Nairobi, Kenya.

The contract will be for a one-year period, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

CIAT Human Resources Office,

P.O Box 823-00621,

Nairobi, Kenya

and email applications to ciatkenyainfo@jcg.ar.org clearly indicating Research Assistant-AGMIP on the subject line.

Email applications and CV’s should be saved as one file using the applicant’s last name and first name for ease of sorting.

Closing date for applications: 4th March, 2013

All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at: www.cgiar.org and http://www.ciat.cgiar.org/

Pest Control Products Board Jobs in Kenya

The Pest Control Products Board, a statutory organization of the Kenyan Government established under an act of parliament, is charged with the responsibility of regulating the importation and exportation, manufacture, distribution, sale, use and disposal of pest control products.

The Board seeks to fill the following vacant positions with qualified individuals;
Pesticide Registration Officer I
Scale PCB 7
Two (2) Posts

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Evaluating efficacy trial reports, physical chemical and toxicological reports;
Evaluating pesticide labels and preliminary dossiers;
Carrying out efficacy trials on pesticides ;
Carrying out completeness checks on technical dossiers;
Verifying of imports/ exports applications;
Updating registration database.