Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address Njathaini Rd off Kiambu Rd, Karuri Kenya

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Sales and Marketing Manager

    The position holder should have good experience in the floriculture industry.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Sales and Post Harvest managers.
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with customers and manage proper balanced flower distribution within regions.
    Develop pricing strategies, balancing with farm’s objectives and customer satisfaction
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers and monitoring market trends
    Expand and develop marketing platforms for the clients’ products.
    Advise on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers
    Analysis of client research, current market conditions and competitor information Develop and implement Marketing policies and procedures
    Daily communication with client’s i.e. receiving and facilitating processing of their orders and any other requirements
    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Production and Post Harvest managers.
    Identify, develop and evaluate marketing strategy based on knowledge of the company objectives, marketing characteristics and cost and mark up factors.
    Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets expenditures, research and development, and return on investment and profits loss
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with clients and manage proper balanced flower distribution establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies in consultation with the Management. Ensure that all the contracts are signed by the Management
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
    Advise on local and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers
    Consult with clients to gain advice regarding the types of roses expected to be in demand.
    Monitor market trends and advising the production and post harvest team to manage cycles.
    Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
    Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes
    Advanced Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
    Experience in all aspects of developing and managing marketing strategies.
    Relevant product and industry knowledge for a minimum of 3 years.
    Experience in floriculture industry a must.
    Technical marketing skills
    Excellent communication and inter personal skills.
    Quality oriented.
    Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity.
    Must be able to work under minimum supervision while meeting the set targets & deadlines.

    If qualified send your CV only quoting the job title on the subject (SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER) to careers@valentinegrowers.com stating the current Salary and expected salary.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a further discussion.

    Apply via :

    careers@valentinegrowers.com

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Details
    The position holder should have good experience in the floriculture industry.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Sales team and Post Harvest manager.
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with customers and manage proper balanced flower distribution within regions.
    Develop pricing strategies, balancing with farm’s objectives and customer satisfaction
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers and monitoring market trends
    Expand and develop marketing platforms for the clients’ products.
    Advise on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers.
    Analysis of client research, current market conditions and competitor information Develop and implement Marketing policies and procedures
    Daily communication with client’s i.e. receiving and facilitating processing of their orders and any other requirements
    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Production and Post Harvest managers.
    Identify, develop and evaluate marketing strategy based on knowledge of the company objectives, marketing characteristics and cost and mark up factors.
    Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets expenditures, research and development, and return on investment and profits loss
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with clients and manage proper balanced flower distribution establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies in consultation with the Management.
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
    Advise on local and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers
    Consult with clients to gain advice regarding the types of roses expected to be in demand.
    Monitor market trends and advising the production and post harvest team to manage cycles.
    Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
    Communications with clients- receiving orders confirming orders, facilitating processing of orders based on the current specification and or temporally specification and availability and communicating any shortfalls to clients on time advising the pack house on spec changes and order priorities.

    Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

    Advanced Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
    Experience in all aspects of developing and managing marketing strategies.
    Relevant product and industry knowledge for a minimum of 3 years.
    Experience in floriculture industry a must.
    Technical marketing skills
    Commitment.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Quality oriented.
    Honest.
    Hardworking.
    Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity.
    Must be able to work under minimum supervision while meeting the set targets & deadlines.

  • Fair Trade Accountant

    Fair Trade Accountant

    Job Description

    Produce and analyze monthly management accounts, i.e profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet with budget comparisons and supporting/explanatory notes.
    Ensure that bank, cash and sub-ledger reconciliations are done within the agreed timelines and any outstanding issues resolved appropriately.
    Check and ensure that all statutory returns (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, etc) are done and submitted within their various due dates.
    Maintain the fixed assets register ensuring its regular up-dating with acquisitions disposals, revaluations and write –offs and to carry out periodic reviews for the purposes of safeguarding the assets.
    Provide requisite input for annual budget preparation
    Manage all administration functions and processes
    Facilitate development of project plans and manage them from inception to completion
    Monitor all moving parts of the project keeping them synchronized and moving forward
    Invoicing clients for premium payments
    Maintain and update budgets as project progresses
    Calculate project metrics including quality assurance, profits and losses
    Advise FPC on adherence to set budgets and project schedule
    Collaborate on project presentations
    Analyze project data and produce progress reports

    Job Qualifications

    CPA Section 2
    2 years of progressively responsible experience
    Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.
    Problem solving skills and ability to work on their own with minimal supervision
    Firm demeanor that ensures HeShe implements very stringent controls and accountability culture throughout the team
    Previous work in a busy environment will be an added advantage

  • Fair Trade Accountant

    Fair Trade Accountant

    Job Description

    Produce and analyze monthly management accounts, i.e profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet with budget comparisons and supporting/explanatory notes.
    Ensure that bank, cash and sub-ledger reconciliations are done within the agreed timelines and any outstanding issues resolved appropriately.
    Check and ensure that all statutory returns (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, etc) are done and submitted within their various due dates.
    Maintain the fixed assets register ensuring its regular up-dating with acquisitions disposals, revaluations and write –offs and to carry out periodic reviews for the purposes of safeguarding the assets.
    Provide requisite input for annual budget preparation
    Manage all administration functions and processes
    Facilitate development of project plans and manage them from inception to completion
    Monitor all moving parts of the project keeping them synchronized and moving forward
    Invoicing clients for premium payments
    Maintain and update budgets as project progresses
    Calculate project metrics including quality assurance, profits and losses
    Advise FPC on adherence to set budgets and project schedule
    Collaborate on project presentations
    Analyze project data and produce progress reports

    Job Qualifications

    CPA Section 2
    2 years of progressively responsible experience
    Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.
    Problem solving skills and ability to work on their own with minimal supervision
    Firm demeanor that ensures HeShe implements very stringent controls and accountability culture throughout the team
    Previous work in a busy environment will be an added advantage

  • Pack House Manager

    Pack House Manager

    Job Details
    Reporting to the general Manager, the job holder shall be required to perform the following duties:
    Overall management of packhouse, staff, production and technical operations
    Managing workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment Recruit, train, and maintain competent production/Quality Assurance staff Ensuring that all staff trainings are done and that key personnel have the requisite skills and competency required for the job.
    Monitoring of labor efficiency and overtime authorization for the pack house staff. Planning and organizing for workers transport and liaising with the Transport manager on the same
    Conducting regular worker analysis on performance and making motivational recommendations Handling of all disciplinary cases on site and ensuring harmony and good relationship between staff Site Responsible for overall operations in the pack house.
    Ensuring that budgets and targets are met. Run an effective preventative maintenance system to preserve the integrity of the Packhouse fabric and proper functions of all machinery and equipment.
    Be part of the site HACCP team Monitoring the utilization of Packaging materials and labels with a bid of reducing/minimizing wastages
    Keeping stocks of equipment, crates and staff uniforms and ensure that proper controls and utilization is observed Coordinating the maintenance/servicing of all machinery and equipment on site coordinating all preparations for supermarket audits and customer visits along with the Technical manager.
    Ensures that all specified pack house records are up to date and signed off.
    Health and Safety – you will ensure that highest standards of health and safety for all workers under you are maintained.
    Product Ensuring that all products dispatched for the export market meet the specified customer specifications in terms of safety, quality and quantity.
    Legality Overall responsibility for coordination of raw material procurement, utilization, dumping and record keeping for such.
    Plan and execute the daily pack and notify the marketing Manager of any issues that may affect achievement of the daily pack.
    Ensuring that production is run such that window period is provided after every shift for cleaning.
    Effective communication with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, outload volume and Packhouse packing capacity.
    In charge of daily order planning and communication with the head office on orders and all export Ensuring that Truck departure from the sites both produce and shipment trucks are on schedule.
    Actively participate /coordinate in any activities and sue diligence audits in light with the HACCP plan and as an active member of the HACCP team.
    The ideal candidate should possess the following credentials:
    Must have a Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma  in the relevant field.
    Must have minimum 4 Years of experience in pack house management
    Good Managerial/leadership and Organizational Skills.
    Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Relationship Skills.
    Good Numerical Skills. Team Player Able to work independently.
    Knowledge of Customer Market standards. Measure of performance:
    Effective communication with all departments in the company.
    Accurate and timely reporting.
    Maintenance of the required processes standards all through Ensure Packhouse audits and customer visits are conducted professionally and successfully.
    Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity.
    Must be able to work under minimum supervision while meeting the set targets & deadlines.

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Details
    The position holder should have good experience in the floriculture industry.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Sales team and Post Harvest manager.
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with customers and manage proper balanced flower distribution within regions.
    Develop pricing strategies, balancing with farm’s objectives and customer satisfaction
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers and monitoring market trends
    Expand and develop marketing platforms for the clients’ products.
    Advise on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers.
    Analysis of client research, current market conditions and competitor information Develop and implement Marketing policies and procedures
    Daily communication with client’s i.e. receiving and facilitating processing of their orders and any other requirements
    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote products presentation, working with the Production and Post Harvest managers.
    Identify, develop and evaluate marketing strategy based on knowledge of the company objectives, marketing characteristics and cost and mark up factors.
    Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets expenditures, research and development, and return on investment and profits loss
    Negotiate contracts/Prices with clients and manage proper balanced flower distribution establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies in consultation with the Management.
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of flowers, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
    Advise on local and international factors affecting the buying and selling of flowers
    Consult with clients to gain advice regarding the types of roses expected to be in demand.
    Monitor market trends and advising the production and post harvest team to manage cycles.
    Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
    Communications with clients- receiving orders confirming orders, facilitating processing of orders based on the current specification and or temporally specification and availability and communicating any shortfalls to clients on time advising the pack house on spec changes and order priorities.

    Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

    Advanced Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
    Experience in all aspects of developing and managing marketing strategies.
    Relevant product and industry knowledge for a minimum of 3 years.
    Experience in floriculture industry a must.
    Technical marketing skills
    Commitment.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Quality oriented.
    Honest.
    Hardworking.
    Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity.
    Must be able to work under minimum supervision while meeting the set targets & deadlines.

  • Fair Trade Accountant

    Fair Trade Accountant

    Job Description

    Produce and analyze monthly management accounts, i.e profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet with budget comparisons and supporting/explanatory notes.
    Ensure that bank, cash and sub-ledger reconciliations are done within the agreed timelines and any outstanding issues resolved appropriately.
    Check and ensure that all statutory returns (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, etc) are done and submitted within their various due dates.
    Maintain the fixed assets register ensuring its regular up-dating with acquisitions disposals, revaluations and write –offs and to carry out periodic reviews for the purposes of safeguarding the assets.
    Provide requisite input for annual budget preparation
    Manage all administration functions and processes
    Facilitate development of project plans and manage them from inception to completion
    Monitor all moving parts of the project keeping them synchronized and moving forward
    Invoicing clients for premium payments
    Maintain and update budgets as project progresses
    Calculate project metrics including quality assurance, profits and losses
    Advise FPC on adherence to set budgets and project schedule
    Collaborate on project presentations
    Analyze project data and produce progress reports

    Job Qualifications

    CPA Section 2
    2 years of progressively responsible experience
    Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.
    Problem solving skills and ability to work on their own with minimal supervision
    Firm demeanor that ensures HeShe implements very stringent controls and accountability culture throughout the team
    Previous work in a busy environment will be an added advantage