Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 26, 2016

  • Sales Representative – Land/Plots

    Sales Representative – Land/Plots

    Responsibilities for the Sales Representative Job
    Identifies business opportunities by prospecting different clients via telephone
    Book appointments with corporate and individual clients; visit them in their offices to present the company’s products.
    Carry out product demonstration to clients and brief them about the location, benefits, price and modes of payment.
    Follow up prospects till execution of the sale and after sale service.
    Researching and developing new ways of sourcing new clients; identifying institutions that have groups and approach them for demonstration.
    Handle correspondences and inquiries through email, phones or face to face.
    Assist the customer service officer in marketing during events.
    Follow up with payments by clients sourced by self.
    Create a good relationship with clients by providing support, information and guidance
    Maintain and update clients database contacts and status of ongoing sales
    Generate sales plan reports, challenges and achievements; daily, weekly and monthly.
    Sales Representative Job Qualifications
    More than 1 year proven experience in insurance industry or other sales role
    Ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to prospects
    Excellent commercial acumen coupled with a business development track record
    Ability to drive account performances whilst delivering cost effective results
    Self-motivated, flexible and open to change.
    Strong planning, organizing, reporting and networking skills.
    A natural communicator with excellent negotiation, persuasive, presentation and interpersonal skills
    Highly driven with enthusiasm to meet high sales targets and to cope under demanding pressure.
    Business related qualification
    Proficiency in computer skills; MS Office

  • Maisha Assessment Consultant

    Maisha Assessment Consultant

    Main Goal: To conduct an in-depth assessment of the Maisha Collective’s operational, business and programmatic strategy and compile recommendations for strengthening the program to build capacity. Assessment Responsibilities: Conduct initial operational and programmatic appraisal with Maisha team in Nairobi.
    Gather and analyze strengths and weaknesses from an artisan business standpoint, taking into consideration the unique population that Heshima serves.
    Organize interactive feedback assessment with staff and girls to appraise programmatic goals and utilize input to create sustainable feedback practices.
    Provide recommendations for efficient procedures in daily operations, inventory, payroll, supplier relations, quality control, etc.
    Evaluate current Maisha team structure (Nairobi & Chicago), break down responsibilities and compile proposed new structure if necessary. 
    Review Maisha curriculum and provide suggestions for modifications to strengthen capacity and skill building for program.
    Prepare final recommendations and action items for Executive Director, Country Director and Maisha team.

  • HR & Business Development Assistant

    HR & Business Development Assistant

    Responsibilities for the Human Resource & Business Development Assistant Job
    Coordinating and participating in the recruitment and selection processes
    Managing the Human Resource Information System(HRIS )
    Preparing and managing staff contracts
    Support new business development including sourcing for new clients and tender preparation
    Maintaining, preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures;
    Performing other duty as assigned by management.
    Qualifications for the Human Resource & Business Development Assistant Job
    Diploma in business administration , Marketing or related field
    A certificate/Diploma in human resource ( must be registered with Human Resource Management Kenya)
    2 years work experience in a business environment.
    Be an effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
    Must have strong demonstrated leadership skills
    Experience in managing Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
    Have proficiency in Ms Office Suite
    Expertise of tender sourcing is an added advantage

  • Waiter

    Waiter

    Waiter Job Duties and Responsibilities
     
    Receiving customers and providing timely service of food and beverage
    Maximizing sales and achieving targets set by the supervisor
    Taking food and beverage orders and service of meals to customers.
    Providing product information to customers on menu items, cooking methods and ingredients making recommendations upon request
    Providing excellent customer service and reporting customer concerns/complaints to supervisors for action.
    Accounting for crockery and equipment used in the restaurant and outside catering services
    Bill settlement
     
    Qualifications for the Waiter Job
     
    Certificate in food and beverage &sales from a recognized institution
    Minimum of 2 years work experience as a waiter/waitress in a 3 or 4 star restaurant or hotel
    Good interpersonal and Communication skills
    Up selling skills
    Excellent customer service skills
    Computer literate
    KCSE C-
    Ability to work under pressure& long hours.

  • Digital Marketing Manager

    Digital Marketing Manager

    As the Digital Marketing Manager you’ll have a vital position within the marketing team. You will directly manage the strategic marketing objectives and campaigns across the company This is a B2B/B2C marketing position and you will be responsible for the creation of the sales and marketing materials and collateral – both onsite& offsite. Your imaginative campaigns will help grow awareness of the brand and position the company as an industry expert.
    Your job will be rewarding, exciting and challenging. Your day to day work within a leading Kilimall’s marketing team will mean you’ll be an integral part of the company’s international expansion – helping to increase its market share and brand awareness in existing and new countries. Third party engagement and business development will be party of the job.  On top of creating and coordinating creative and effective marketing campaigns you’ll be tracking the results to see what is working and what can be improved.
    Job Description
    This role plays a key part in value proposition development, management and the implementation of large-scale projects.
    The role requires the development of the Direct to Consumer Strategy (Mass and Millennial Customers) while managing the key profit drivers.
    Product marketing and merchandising skill will be a plus.
    The successful candidate will assess customer needs to inform and develop propositions / offers to be implemented to drive customer acquisition.
    Successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders, and other key business areas across us to ensure the successful execution and delivery of value propositions.
    Digital Marketing Manager Job Duties & Responsibilities
    Develop and implement strategic initiative to drive mass market and millennial customers acquisitions
    Supervise SEO, EMD, SMS for weekly campaign.
    Responsible for UV, PV, CVR, customer, revenue, brand equity, affinity and preference growth to meet business target
    Implement tactical regional initiatives that would enhance market penetration
    Grow the strategy for promotional campaigns to acquire new customers and to stimulate usage among existing customers
    Develop and implement tactical regional initiatives that would enhance market penetration
    Deliver initiatives for market penetration and market share acquisition for kilimall
    Define and implement a value based management strategy to improve high value retention and enhance customer loyalty
    Identify new opportunities for GMV stream expansion and growth in market share and value
    Monitor and evaluate the marketing activities and initiatives
    Initiate, assess and manage sponsorship properties within the target segments that grows brand affinity and can be leveraged for acquisition, retention and usage growth
    Initiate and supervise the development and execution of Marketing plan to meet set targets and overall company’s objectives
    Cross functional duties with the internal units and external agencies on Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Media planning, Brand and
    Experiential Marketing
    Qualifications for the Digital Marketing Manager Job
    A natural problem solver and be able to overcome challenges
    You’ll have enthusiasm, lots of ideas and a positive approach to your work and to that of the team
    Ideally, with at least five (5) years’ marketing experience, who is confident and proactive
    To make the shortlist, you’ll need to show that you have experience of developing marketing plans in different countries and territories
    You’ll have excellent time and project management skills with the desire to see projects through from concept to delivery
    This is a fast paced role and you’ll need to keep a calm head and be a natural at adapting to changing circumstances and ideas
    As you’ll be liaising with different departments, you’ll be a born communicator – making sure your voice is heard and your message is clear
    You’ll be a fast learner who can analyze what marketing ideas and strategies have worked well and what could be improved on
    A degree or relevant experience in marketing, communications or project management would be preferable.
    On a technical note, your skills will include the likes of Adobe Creative Software, CMS as well as an understanding of CRM systems. Experience in e-commerce
    businesses/ online platforms will be an added advantage

  • Actuarial Assistant

    Actuarial Assistant

    The Actuarial Assistant will work within the actuarial team to assist in product development and pricing.
     Key responsibilities
    Assisting in pricing of crop and livestock products developed by Acre Africa
    Assisting in development of models for new/improved products, which includes (but is not limited to) validation of the data used as well as the models
    Preparation of  cover proposal documents for clients to enable them compare different covers available to them in terms of cost and coverage
    Monitoring contracts during the season and providing regular updates to team members
    Supporting account managers in ensuring that information relating to covers offered is correctly captured by the insurers and/or reinsurers  (i.e. ensuring that the technical information captured in policy documents, risk notes, term sheets, claim support documentation, etc., is correct)
    Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor
     Required skills and competencies
    Good analytical and reporting skills
    Creative thinker
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Effective problem solving and proactive skills
    Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
    Has to be a self-starter, self-motivated and able to perform well without immediate supervision
    Strong Computer skills, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to program in R
    Must be a team player
    Fluency in Swahili and English
     Required Qualifications
    BSc Actuarial Science, OR a strong mathematics or statistics degree with significant progress in the Actuarial Exams offered by the IFoA or the SOA
    At least 1 year relevant working experience in an actuarial position