Nation Media Group Area Business Partner Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Area Business Partner
 

Job Ref: HR-ABP-03-2015
 

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in Print, Broadcast and Digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to the position of Area Business Partner in our Circulation and Distribution department.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Area Business Partner will be responsible for maximizing newspaper sales, accurately setting orders, ensuring close customer contact and feedback from the distribution area as well as managing distribution bulks.

Key Responsibilities 

• Achieving revenue and volume budgets;
• Managing returns/unsold copies within acceptable levels. 
• Organizing and driving the circulation operations through field sales visits to vendors and agents in order to maximize on opportunities for copy sales;
• Ensuring efficient management of the value chain, route-to-market and bulk offices; 
• Resolving various distribution problems on the ground, identifying potential sales outlets and liaising with NCD for correct deliveries and route optimization;
• Reviewing weekly payments with the distributor and other clients within the area of jurisdiction, collecting payment cheques on due dates and ensuring the cheques reach the Circulation Accountant on the agreed dates and time and that no debt is accrued at all times;
• Organizing client relationship programs in liaison with the Commercial Manager and/or Regional Team Leaders with the distributor, agents and vendors;
• Managing and coordinating the Sales and Distribution Assistants (SDAs), Sales Assistants (SAs) and Merchandisers.
• Delivering new opportunities through Vendors, Agents, Distributors and Corporates.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a business related field; 
• At least 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment; 
• Ability to write complex reports
• Demonstrable passion for sales and marketing. 
• Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of print sales and circulation; 
• People management skills.

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 26th March, 2015.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

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Nation Media Group Business Manager Job in Nyeri Kenya

Business Manager
 

Job Ref– HR-BM-02-2015
 

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and seeks to consolidate this position by recruiting a Business Manager in Advertising Department. 

The job holder will be based at our Nyeri Regional Office.

The Role: The Business Manager will report to the Commercial Manager - Advertising. 

He/She will be charged with the responsibility of planning, coordinating, motivating and supervising the
work of Business Executives to generate and meet agreed individual and team’s volume against set annual revenue targets.

Key result areas will include:

• Planning, coordinating and managing a team of Business Executives who are expected to deliver agreed sales volumes and revenue;
• Motivating the sales team to deliver departmental objectives;
• Maintaining good client service and relationships;
• Developing and implementing sales strategies and campaigns;
• Maintaining and fostering business relationships with all clients of the company and
• Initiating and executing annual partnerships that will yield revenues to the business.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Basic University Degree;
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing;
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a sales and marketing environment;
• Leadership and people management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills;
• Ability to work under pressure for long and odd hours; and
• Creative and innovative.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 22nd February, 2015.

N/B: We shall only contact the shortlisted candidates.

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Neo Marketing Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Neo Marketing, a leading below-the-line marketing agency, with over five years’ experience in delivering brand experiences is recruiting for a Business Development Manager (BDM)
 

Job Profile: A Business Development Manager works to improve an organization’s market position and achieve financial growth. 

This person defines long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.  

She/he works with other senior managers to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximize revenue for their organization. 
 

Job Description: The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients. 

They must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the company. 

They must develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the relationship. 

They are also required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients. Strategic planning is a key part of this job description, since it is the business manager’s responsibility to develop the pipeline of new business coming in to the company. 

This requires a thorough knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the company can provide, and of the company’s competitors. 

While the exact responsibilities will vary from company to company, the main duties of the Business Development Manager can be summarized as follows:

New Business Development

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. 
• Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
• Plan approaches and pitches.
• Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Present an image that mirrors that of the client.

Client Retention

• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.

Business Development Planning

• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light.
• Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.

Academic Requirements

• MBA, Strategic Management ( Added advantage)
• BBA/BCOM/BBM in Sales & Marketing
• 5 years of proven experience in Marketing
• Certificate in proposal & report writing
• IT savvy

Other Essential Skills: Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public Speaking, Research, Proposal Writing Skills, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism

eMail: hr@neomarketing.co.ke

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Altima Africa Human Resource Consultant Job in Kenya

Altima Africa is a strategy implementation firm that seamlessly integrates its consulting, training and recruitment services to effectively support the implementation of organisational strategies focusing on medium sized enterprises and public sector organisations in the region. 

This is in line with our mission, to provide innovative solutions that create and strengthen our clients’ competitiveness. Our solutions are delivered in the context of our values: creativity, innovation, collaboration and agility. 

Our focus is on the delivery of complex, end-to-end business transformation engagements encompassing: Strategy facilitation and implementation, Change management, Performance management, Business process re-engineering and Recruitment solutions.

Altima is seeking to recruit a self driven, organised and ambitious individual to the position of Human Resource Consultant in our Consulting Division.

The Position: The position holder will be reporting to the Principal Consultant, Consulting Division. 

They will be responsible for:

• Provide clients with advisory and capacity building solutions throughout the entire HR lifecycle;
• Business development from lead generation to preparation of client proposals;
• Active participation in relevant professional fora and other thought leadership activities;
• Supporting executive recruitment activities from candidate search to reporting;
• Coordinating tasks undertaken with part time consultants; and
• Compilation of market intelligence reports

The Ideal candidate should:

• Hold a University Degree in a business related field
• Have at least 3 years work experience
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Human Resource certification will be an added advantage

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please upload your CV including day time contact via www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php  

Deadline for application is 31st December 2014.

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Heritage Insurance Branch Manager Job in Nyali Mombasa Kenya

The Heritage Insurance Company (K) Ltd is a member of Liberty Group and a leading insurance Company with a legacy of providing superior services to a wide spectrum of clients since 1976. 

We have also received AA- rating, the highest international rating awarded to a Kenyan insurer.

We are looking for dynamic and experienced individuals to fill in the following position:-

Job Title: Branch Manager - Nyali

Reporting to: Executive Director
 

We invite applications for the posts described below which have arisen due to company growth and expansion in the market.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Marketing strategy Formulation and Implementation for the region in line with overall company objectives
• Achieving growth targets
• Maintaining high Public Relations amongst clients
• Preparation of timely, accurate, informative reports to management for decision
• Managing Direct sales, Individuals or Corporate and broker sales
• Ensure safe custody of the branch’s fixed assets by maintaining an assets register and appropriate insurances
• Maintaining the Branch cash book
• Management of Renewals/Business retention
• Market Research and Intelligence
• Excellent Customer Service and Complaints Handling
• Managing Credit control
• Ensuring that staff are well supervised, trained and developed to be technically competent to perform their duties
• Ensuring that Performance Management process is embraced and continuously being carried out within the departments for effective and efficient service to our customers with a view to achieve overall company business goals in line with the Company’s Business Plan
• Advising the Executive Director on issues pertaining to the business
• Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with the brokers, agents and clients. Likewise maintain close liaison with other departments in the organisation.
• Contributing as a member of the management team to the development of operational policies for the achievement of the corporate plans as stipulated in the Company Three year Business Strategy.
• Fostering and maintenance of good corporate image through liaison with all competitors, intermediaries and the general public
• Attendance of all scheduled meetings to facilitate smooth operational procedures

Requirements

• B.Com or Business related degree from a recognized University
• A.C.I.I. qualification or working towards attaining ACII
• Must have ample technical ability on various insurance products
• Must have sound analytical, negotiation, interpersonal skills, communication skills and maturity
• Good customer relation skills
• Must have a minimum of 6 years working experience in the Insurance industry
• Be computer literate
• Have high level of integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines)
• Persons currently in direct contact with Brokers, agents and clients will have a distinct advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward their detailed resume & cover letter to hr@heritage.co.ke by Tuesday 30th December 2014 at 4.00 p.m.

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Head of Marketing and Business Development Job in Nairobi Kenya - Chancery Wright Insurance Brokers

Job Title: Head of Marketing and Business Development
   
Category: Marketing, Sales & Customer Service
 

Level: Senior Manager
 

Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
 

Pay: Competitive

Our client, Chancery Wright Insurance Brokers Limited, a leading insurance broker in East Africa is looking to hire a seasoned manager / business leader to head their Marketing and Business Development department for their regional business in Kenya and Uganda.

Chancery Wright Insurance Brokers Limited is an Insurance brokerage and consultancy firm established in 1991 with the goal of making insurance services accessible to customers.  

Since then, Chancery Wright has undergone significant growth with a branch network in Nairobi, Mombasa and a wholly owned subsidiary in Uganda.  

Chancery Wright is a Kenyan insurance broker with a global reach.  It has correspondent reciprocal broking arrangements with several international insurance brokers.  

With these connections, Chancery Wright Insurance Brokers can provide insurance broking services second to none, with ability to access the latest products and technology on insurance for individuals and corporate clients.  

Chancery Wright’s business comprises of multinationals, large local corporates and foreign missions. Chancery Wright also has a thriving personal lines business department to cater for individuals, micro-economic businesses and partnerships 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Marketing and Business Development will have overall responsibility for business development and strategic marketing across the two geographies. 

He/she shall define, develop, execute and optimize business development and marketing plans and organizational growth initiatives regarding regional markets, target customer segments, current and future product portfolio, designed to maintain the organizations competitiveness, increase existing business, seeking out and capture new business opportunities, and achieve short, medium and long term business objectives. 

He/she shall leverage on and enhance the organizations brand, presence and visibility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the development of the vision, mission and strategic plan for the organization that positions and retains the organization as a top 5 player in the industry.  Own and deliver on the business development, marketing and sales component of the plan.
• Identify, qualify and convert opportunities to develop new business, create target market segments, forecast projected business and create team targets for business acquisition in line with corporate objectives.
• Network with customers, industry players and key stakeholders to build sound relationships that create a receptive market for growth and strengthen the brand of the organization.
• Respond positively and professionally to customers complaints, analyses the route cause and take necessary steps to eliminate process, system and procedure failures that lead to customer dissatisfaction.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate publicity, advertising, merchandising, public relations and promotional programs to reach the brand awareness and revenue targets. Prepare effective products marketing material and related collateral. Develop the social media strategy and manage the social media activities and campaigns.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development and optimize existing products and services.
• Manage the day-to-day growth, development, deployment and engagement of the team.  Recruit, orientate, communicate job expectations, coach, and manage staff members. Monitor the performance of all team members and give on-going feedback to ensure high performance is maintained.  .
• Hold full profit and loss responsibilities for business development and marketing.
• Prepare, analyse and present various weekly, monthly, quarterly and board business development and sales and reports covering products & services; financials and customer service/satisfaction; trends and performance; etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in marketing, commerce or related discipline plus a diploma in Insurance and Sales and Marketing.  A Masters level qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years’ working experience in business development and marketing within which at least 3 years’ experience has been gained at a management level.
• An excellent track record of performance with demonstrated ability to create strategies and plans that increase revenue and generate customer acquisition, conversion and retention.
• Highly computer literate with a high level of proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. word, excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook
• Intermediate knowledge in working with an ERP system.

Competencies:

• Passionate about business development and marketing with a wide range of technical skills and concepts in the areas of prospecting, planning, positioning, selling, closing, competitor analysis, product development, client relations, and territory management.
• Strong commercial attitude, with the ability to think strategically.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.  Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner as well as communicate and relate well across multiple business & internal and external.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, persuasive, diplomatic and negotiation skills with a competitive spirit.  Ability to build business relationships, close sales,
• Leadership - good leadership and management skills with ability; to lead, guide, inspire, mentor, motivate and coach employees and enhance their skills and competencies.
• Team player - able to work collaboratively with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.  Ability build consensus and work effectively across departmental teams in the organization as well as third party partners.
• Results driven - able to accept accountability, to efficiently manage time, risks, resources and budgets; to prioritize and deliver results within agreed timelines.
• Proactive.  Able to take initiative, have a high sense of urgency and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure without supervision and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.  Ability to organize and manage numerous tasks with business critical deadlines and deliverables
• Absolute and unquestioned integrity, confidentiality and respect.
• Professional – strong personal presence, positive, energetic, self-starter with a high level of drive and resilience

Remuneration: The salary with benefits for this position is competitive and negotiable dependent on experience and demonstrable contribution.

If you are interested in the above position and meet the above criteria, please send in your application via electronic mail toMBD@tgagroupea.com attaching a full résumé / curriculum vitæ and details of your current salary package in Microsoft Word Document (.doc /.docx) format.

Your application should reach us on or before Saturday 10th January 2015.  

An attractive and competitive package will be offered to the appointed candidates.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please Note: We do not charge individuals any fee to accept or hold their applications in our database. We therefore do not accept any applications from agencies who charge their clients for submitting their resumes.

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Solar Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Solar Sales Executive

Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar)
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Kshs 25K retainer plus commissions and allowances 

Our client has an outstanding career opportunity for a Solar Sales Executive to join a leading internationally recognized Manufacturing Company in the Solar Industry. The position is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for the expansion of the commercial and utilities sales through the partnerships our client has build with selected banks and MFIs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Continuously establish and develop business relationships with potential and new customers, expanding sales coverage of the company in the given region
• Providing strong service to the new and existing accounts.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of the company's sales plan.
• Identify and develop key accounts.
• Negotiation and follow up of contracts.
• Manage entire selling process from forecasting to actual product delivery and payment collection for all the key accounts
• Staying in close contact both with customers and the company's related internal departments.
• Communication directly with customers on issues relating to their orders and shipments.
• Coordinate with Sales Support Office to ensure availability and timely delivery of modules, and to advise customers of stock status.
• Maintain close relationship and communication with existing key accounts to understand their needs regarding technical, financial, logistic and marketing support, and organize internal resources to meet those needs and identify new business opportunities.
• Analyze and monitor account customer data, and develop reports on a regular basis based on customer information and development trend.
• Identify, establish and manage multi-tiered relationships across customers and company's organization to ensure a long-term business partnership.
• Represent the company in local and national exhibitions and conferences.

Qualification & Skills

• Minimum Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Minimum 2+ years of previous experience within a similar role at an international company in the solar and renewable energy industry.
• Must have sales experience in the Nairobi region
• Candidates with direct sales experience in the MFI or banking industry are also encouraged to apply. This should be candidates who have sold to chamas, women groups etc.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, able to influence peers.
• Proactive self-starter and problem solver.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills. Should be able to make a presentation to a group of people
• Self motivated, quick thinker, proactive, and passionate for customer satisfaction.
• Proven track-record of meeting targets
• Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 days per month
• Strong team player, able to work with our microfinance partners
• A go-getter, who can take initiative and work independently
• Energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionate
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Solar Sales Executive – Nairobi 25K plus commission and allowances) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 24th December, 2014

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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The Standard Group Print, Radio and TV Business Executives Jobs in Kenya

The Standard Group comprises The Standard Newspapers, Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is looking for highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team players to fill the following positions:

Business Executives - Print, Radio and TV

The Business Executives will be charged with selling advertising for Standard, Nairobian, KTN and Radio Maisha, providing effective services to clients so as to maximize advertising sales volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving set annual and monthly targets for multimedia advertising sales
• To increase advertising opportunities within Standard Group’s products which will translate to higher revenues
• To deliver high quality customer service to clients
• To support, maintain and grow business contacts with both the existing and potential advertising clients and agents
• Develop strategy to increase sales volumes and market share.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business related field
• Professional diploma qualification in Marketing
• Full competence in presentation skills is required
• Experience of 2 years
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitehttp://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current openings/ vacancies and apply not later than 14th December 2014.

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Global Communities Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist – Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties for Kenya
 

Description: The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is to create longlasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities is seeking an Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist for an anticipated $41-million 5-year USAID funded program to support for orphans and vulnerable children in Nairobi and Coast Counties in Kenya.

Responsibilities
 

The Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate household economic strengthening activities. 

She/he reports directly to the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Manager and will advise and support the OVC Manager and COP, providing technical direction to project implementation and ensuring the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements. 

She/he will take technical leadership role designing and promoting use of low-risk activities to diversify and stimulate growth in household income and integrate economic activities with complementary interventions across the project. 

She/he will be knowledgeable about evidence-based and start-of-the-art household economic strengthening approaches/strategies that address the different levels of household vulnerability.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a Master’s Degree in commerce, economics, business management and administration or related field.
• At least five years of experience managing complex development projects, with least two of these years working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period she/he should have been involved in the design, implementation, reporting and evaluation of evidence-based economic/livelihood projects for vulnerable groups.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the Title of the Position being applied for addressed to:

The Country Director,
P.O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre, 

Nairobi, Kenya.

Apply by 21 December 2014.

Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted. 

CHF is an equal opportunity employer.

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Chai Sacco Branch Manager Job in Kenya

Chai Sacco is a leading Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd with branches in Nairobi, Litein and Mombasa Counties. 

We are looking for a self-driven and results-oriented person to fill the following position:-

Branch Manager

1 Position
 

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the holder of this position will be responsible for ensuring continuous development and effective management of products, services with a view to achieving set goals and objectives of the Society at the Branch Level.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Oversee operations in the branch and ensuring branch compliance with operational guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure proper and efficient management of branch treasury.
• Supervision and monitoring of staff at the branch level.
• Oversee performance management of staff at the branch level
• Facilitate loan approval, disbursement and monitoring the recovery.
• Foster customer relations and safeguarding the organization’s corporate image.
• Monitor and approve payments in accordance with approved budgets and authorized expenditure.
• Ensure preparation of accurate monthly reports and any other report if and when required.
• Adequate implementation of internal controls to safeguard the members funds, property and assets of the Society.
• Facilitate marketing of the Society’s products and services at branch level.
• Implement and sustain branch strategies for growth in line with the Society’s strategies and set targets.
• Authorize and approve transactions, and other services within the delegated authority and countersigned by another authorised officer when necessary.
• Implement control mechanism that will ensure operations in the Branch are in accordance with basic operational risk principles, and department manuals.

Knowledge and Skills

• A bachelors degree in business Administration, Finance or Marketing or equivalent;
• A minimum of five years work experience in a similar set up
• Must be computer literate
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to focus and execute on defined projects, with the potential to grow the business

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the set criteria may submit their applications with a detailed CV, copies of their certificates, and names and contacts of three referees, expected remuneration and daytime telephone contacts to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Chai SACCO Society Ltd,
4th Floor, KTDA Plaza,
P.O Box 278-00200, 

Nairobi.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 30th December 2014.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Chai Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.

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International Engineering Company Civil Engineer and Business Development Officers Jobs in Kenya

An International Engineering company seeks:
 

Civil Engineer

• B.SC. in Civil Engineering mandatory
• Be a registered member of the `Engineers Board of Kenya´
• Five years experience of which two in supervision of a road project.
• Ability to think methodically, design, plan and manage projects.
• Must be commercially aware and a team player with good leadership skills
• Ability to negotiate and work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages and Planning Computer Packages (MS project, Spring)

Business Development Officer

• Advanced studies in Business administration or Marketing.
• Minimum four years of working experience.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to locate and propose potential business opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of all MS packages
• A team player, capable of working under pressure and deliver desired outcome.

Qualified applicants should submit a detailed resume including proper references to confirm on the work experience, Cover letter and a Certified copy of the degree earned, by hand to the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain Nairobi, on 3rd Floor, CBA Building, Mara and Ragati Roads, Upperhill, 

or email to vacancyjob@comercio.mineco.es by 26th December, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Multinational Company Account Managers Jobs in Kenya and Ethiopia

Job Title: Account Manager (Business Development Manager)
 

Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
 

Industry: Manufacturing
 

Our Client a multinational company which holds interests in the electricity generation and rail transport markets seeks to recruit two (2) Account Managers for its Kenyan and Ethiopia Operations respectively to create more business ventures for the organization. 

The ideal candidate will be in charge of the general management, commercial activities and accountable for the retail standards within the area to maximize profitable sales and manage local relationships.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Managing Customer relationship for all PLs regarding their specific geographic scope/assigned accounts
• Building and implementing account action plan
• Driving pre-sales activities
• Developing an intimate knowledge of customers and relevant stakeholders in the market
• Building and maintaining client relationship
• Detecting opportunities or projects in coordination with specialist sales
• In bidding and tendering phase, in coordination with sales specialists, assess project complexity, scope and context, identify decision criteria
• Validating offer strategy, including channel selection
• Supporting contract negotiation
• Follow-up on offers
• Follow-up on customers, ensure customer satisfaction before and after delivery

Qualifications and Competences

• Bachelor degree in Business Management or related field.
• Long-term commercial experience in Sales Management and Key Account Management roles; strong preference will be given to candidates with first-hand knowledge of robotics in a global automotive manufacturing Environment
• A technical background in Mechanics or Production Technologies would be very much appreciated
• Willingness to travel extensively, both locally and globally (50%)
• Seasoned commercial campaigner in dealing with complex decision making units within large global customer organizations and from within a highly matrixes internal organization

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 19th December, 2014. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Oryx Energies Kenya Limited Opportunity for Service Station Dealership

Opportunity for Service Station Dealership: Oryx Energies Kenya Limited is a fast growing and dynamic oil and gas multinational with a Pan African outlook that is serving energy needs for today and tomorrow. 

We supply and distribute fuels, lubricants and LPG products needed by consumers, industry and maritime operations in Kenya and the great lakes region.

Following the steady and continuous growth experienced in our fuel business, we are looking for talented, dynamic, energetic, ambitious, customer focused and self- motivated individuals with a high level of integrity to run and manage the service stations in our recently established retail network while maintaining world class standards that our brand is known for.

Requirements:

• The Dealer must possess minimum ‘O level education and the ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili
• The Dealer will be required to demonstrate a flair for business and aggressiveness in marketing
• The Dealer must be able to demonstrate ability to inspire his team to meet targets
• The Dealer must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Service Station Management
• The Dealer will be required to give evidence of financial muscle and stability.
• The Dealer must not be in any dealership agreement or contract with any other Oil Company.
• Full time availability to operate the Service Station.

Applicants shall be required to indicate geographical preference of retail sites in their applications.

Interested Candidates should forward their expression of interest accompanied by a brief business plan on how they intend to run the service station to: kenya@oryxenergies.com on or before Monday 15th December 2014.

Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Ecolab Branch Manager (Pest Control Services) Job in Kenya

Our client Ecolab East Africa are world leaders in hygiene / cleaning services for a wide range of sectors including Food & Beverages, hospitality sector and other sectors.

They have recently introduced their Pest Management service in East Africa and are looking for a Branch Manager.

Job Ref: MN6119

Job Profile: As a Branch Manager your task will include, but not limited to, full Branch Management, Sales and Branch growth, supporting and Managing Service Team in the field, ensure stock levels are maintained and general all round operations management of Pest Customers.

Your task will also be to carry pest elimination surveys for new and existing customers in order to identify their needs, provide quotation and build strong customer relationships.

Person Profile:

• 2-3 years Operations Management experience
• 2-3 years Pest control experience a highly added advantage (Treatments)
• Knowledge of pest guidelines
• Strong problem - solving ability
• Good communication skills
• Business Financial Understanding including forecasting and budget planning
• PC skills - MS office
• Self - motivated and results driven
• Valid driver’s licence

Email your application and detailed CV with at least two referees to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before 3pm Monday 15th December 2014.

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ACDI / VOCA Institutional Development Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACDI/VOCA (www.acdivoca.org), an international development organization working in 33 countries, is seeking applications for the position of Institutional Development Specialist and Operations Co-ordinator on the USAID AIIM-Assist project (www.aiim-assist.org) in Nairobi. 

The main goal of AIIM-Assist is to strengthen the capacity of African institutions to take on greater leadership roles in regional agriculture and integration.

Institutional Development Specialist - Nairobi

The Institutional Development Specialist shall perform the following tasks:

• Conduct organizational capacity assessments of all AIIM grantees and local partners of bilateral missions in the region.
• Develop organizational development plans for all AIIM grantees and other partners of bilateral missions in the region.
• Coordinate the mobilization of technical experts or directly provide technical assistance and institutional capacity building to AIIM grant recipients and/or other partners of USAID/East Africa and bilateral missions.
• Supervise short terms technical experts ensuring that their work meet the client specification and it of high standard.
• Work closely with local and regional organizations in the identified focus countries to strengthen their capacity to effectively manage USAID grants and carry out technical activities.
• Identify/develop, manage, and ensure appropriate scopes of work (SOW) for short-term technical experts as needed.
• Ensure that all consultant reports meet client, USAID and ACDI/VOCA standards
• Develop progress and donor reports in compliance with donor and ACDI/VOCA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and delivery of trainings and managements systems in the public and private sectors, publicly funded organizations and NGOs.
• Prior experience on USAID-funded projects
• Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required
• A postgraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/business background preferable
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluency in English is required

How to Apply
 

Applicants will be required to submit 

(1) a detailed and current CV; 

(2) an application cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this opportunity. 

Applications to be submitted electronically to info@aiim-assist.org with the email subject as Institutional Development Specialist or Operations Coordinator by 5.00pm, Friday December 31, 2014. 

Candidates that do not hear from us by January 31, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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SonySugar Head of Marketing and Business Development Job in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries,has a primary mandate to increase National sugar production, reduce dependence on sugar imports, create employment opportunities and enhance regional and national development in line with national development goals articulated in the Vision 2030.

The Board and Management of SonySugar plans to recruit qualified, dynamic, visionary and dedicated persons of high integrity to fill vacant positions so as to realize the vision “To be the leading manufacturer of sugar and associated products in Africa”:

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is charged with development and implementation of Sales & Marketing strategies geared towards growing and sustaining the market for the company’s products.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Formulate and update the company’s sales and marketing policies
• Generate the annual sales forecast and monthly demand schedules to guide production.
• Generate, the annual company sales and marketing plan.
• Generate, control and evaluate the sales and marketing budget.
• Build a strong customer base and promote customer service culture within the organization.
• Develop an optimum distribution structure for company’s products.
• Develop and implement products and brand profit objectives.
• Generate and implement new product development plan.
• Develop a strong positive corporate image for the company.
• Develop, train and motivate the sales and marketing team.
• Conduct regular marketing research to sharpen company’s competitive edge.
• Periodically report performance and trends for company and industry.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Masters’ in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Professional qualification in Strategic Marketing Management.
• Professional qualification in sales management.
• Over five years’ experience in a similar senior position (preferably in marketing and sales of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
• Extensive experience in working with advertising agencies and marketing research firms in brand/product development.
• Member of a professional body for marketers (MSK,CIM).
• Computer literate.
• Sound management skills and sense of organization.
• Good interpersonal skills and result oriented.
• Holder of a valid driving license.

How to Apply

If you believe you are a dynamic, creative and self-driven individual who has the requisite skills, competencies and qualities of the above, do send a copy of your CV and copies of certificates to the address below on or before December 23, 2014.

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O Box 107-40405
Sare–Awendo

SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified persons irrespective of their gender, age, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KRA KESRA Training Supervisor (Business Management) Job in Kenya

Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of Kenya. 

The Authority’s vision is to be the leading Revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness. 

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following positions in the Technical Support Services Department,  Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA):-

Supervisor, Training (Business Management)

Responsible for: Delivering quality training set and administers examinations and onduct evaluation on training.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing course materials.
• Designing/Participating in curricula preparation and review.
• Delivering training to students in areas of specialization.
• Setting, administering and grading the examinations.
• Conducting post training evaluation.

Skills Required:

• Master’s degree
• A PHD will be an added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in a business related area
• Business Management qualifications
• Qualification in a Learning Development area will be an added advantage
• Three (3) years experience at an Officer level or equivalent position in a large organization.
• Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
• Training experience in a business related area is mandatory.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Tax Compliance.
• Computer literate.

Competencies Required for this Role:

• Effective training design and delivery
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
• Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
• Effective presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students

How to Apply

If you fit the required profile, please download the employment form (CLICK HERE to download), complete and submit to the address below to be received not later than 17th December, 2014, close of business.

Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P O Box 48240-00100
Nairobi

Notes for applicants:-

1. Hard copy applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Application for...” ( indicating respective position).
2. Applications may be delivered at Times Tower Building, Nairobi or sent by postal mail to the address above. Hand delivered applications will be deposited in designated boxes on the Ground Floor of Times Tower building.
3. Applications not containing the information stipulated above, or those not meeting the prescribed criteria, shall not be accepted.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to oral and or psychometric test interview. Only candidates who make it to the final selection list shall be contacted
5. Canvassing shall lead to disqualification
6. Those who may have previously served in KRA and left the organization in good standing are encouraged to apply.

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