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  • Software Developer

    Software Developer

    Job Responsibilities

    Working with an agile team to develop, test, and maintain web and desktop-based business applications built on Microsoft technologies for running Revenue Management, Revenue Collection system
    Assisting in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements, development of user stories, and estimates.
    Preparing reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software. Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
    Participating in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code. Package and support deployment of releases.
    Working with teammates in the migration of older applications (asp) to current Microsoft technologies.
    Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications. Analyzing and resolving technical and application problems.
    Adhering to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget.
    Providing third-level support to business users.

    Desired Skills & Experience Minimum Requirements

    College or University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
    4 Years of experience in developing an end-to-end complex system with complete coding experience
    Strong desire to learn Core Competency Requirements
    Solid understanding of object oriented programming concepts
    Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts
    Familiarity with version control concepts

  • Sales & Marketing Executive 

Account Manager

    Sales & Marketing Executive Account Manager

    Our Client in the water industry is currently recruiting a Sales & Marketing Executive.
    Job Responsibilities

    Develop and implement the sales strategy
    Prepares action plans for effective sales leads and prospects.
    Initiate and coordinate action plans to penetrate new markets.
    Coordinate sales to ensure business targets are achieved.

    Qualifications

    Good communication and persuasive skills
    Ability to turn targets into confirmed sales
    Negotiation and strong presentation skills
    2 – 3 years Sales and Marketing experience
    Previous experience selling water or other similar products

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  • Sales Manager

    Sales Manager

    Jobs Details
    The Sales Manager is responsible for the overall management of company’s strategic goals in regards to revenue growth through preparation of most competitive Quotations, Report & Proposals in compliance with the client’s requirement / technical specifications.
    You will endeavor to grow the company’s revenue by building and maintaining a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our clients and able to deliver our commercial strategy. You will be incharge of the  marketing, sales and product development team member.
    Job Responsibilities

     The Sales & marketing Strategic Plan: – To act as the driving force behind the development and implementation of the Sales & Marketing Strategy, working with the team to deliver on the marketing and customer relationship objectives of the business.
     Drive the Company set Annual Turn-Over Target
     Be responsible for the overall management, development and assessment of the entire Sales & Marketing and Product Management teams for the achievement of volume and profit objectives across the business in line with the agreed annual budgets for each division.
     To work with the HR department to ensure that pay plans and objectives are set and performance appraisals are conducted for each member of the team, ensuring that all have the appropriate skill set to achieve their objectives and are competent in their roles.
    In liason with the HR, assess training needs and ensure that the relevant level of training, development and coaching is available to all team members.
    Ensure effective and efficient performance review of the team members
    Working closely with the Product Managers to ensure that the activities of the Sales teams are integrated with the individual sales team members including, but not limited to, opportunity development and campaign planning
    Work with the Chief Operations Officer to ensure that there is a defined process for the Sales teams to be well briefed on current projects or issues with customers.
    Developing and implementing sales & marketing plans, customer campaign awareness and support business strategy, goals and objectives.
    Sales targets, customer revenue, tracking sales results and profitability of all channels and customer retention.
    To set and manage targets across all customer relationship activity.
    Planning on programs that will enhance company marketing, product development and sales strategy
    Offer leadership, guidance and direction to all team members working under your team.
     Plan and deliver revenue generating programs and offering competitive quotations
     Come up with programs to ensure customer loyalty and further their retention.
     Increase our customers portfolio
     Provide real time data and updates on departments activities and performance

    Organizational Alignment

    Reports to the CEO with a dotted line to the COO
     Reporting to this position: product development staff, sales administration staff, marketing staff

    Qualifications

     Degree in IT /Business management or any other equivalent
     A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in ICT/Telecommunications industry
     Technical qualifications, CIM or equivalent at an advanced level
     Strong leadership skills
     Computer literacy

  • Business Development Officer 

Cook & Chef 

Waiter & Waitresses

    Business Development Officer Cook & Chef Waiter & Waitresses

    Our Client in the ICT industry is currently looking to hire a Business Development Officer.

    The Business Development Executive is directly responsible to the Business Development Manager Retail Services.
    Job Responsibilities
    Recruitment of New Business

    Identify and contact businesses not currently working within the companys’ Network of Retailers
    Make contact and sales; by telephoning, meeting or attending relevant exhibitions and events in order to make contact with potential clients
    Deal with incoming queries effectively and provide responses within 24 hours.
     Prepare and plan day in order to make efficient use of sales time.
    Achieve daily Minimum Performance Criteria

    Retention of Current Clients

    Up sale all existing Company products to existing clients
    Make regular contact with current clients to ensure the development and maintenance of a strong relationship and ensure the delivery of excellent customer service to these clients.
    Where and when appropriate, to meet with clients to build the relationship and understanding of their business needs.

    Departmental Support

    Assist and support the management and activation of sales contracts as and when necessary.
    Understand the company products and how they can support external customers.

    Administration

    Meet regularly with Clients to build positive and productive relationships with them
    Assist BDM with sourcing and distribution of leads
    Ensure personal cancellations are dealt with and overturned in a timely and professional manner
    Ensure that all sales activity is recorded and that this record is kept up to date with contacts.
    Represent the company at any conferences, meetings and events as appropriate.
    Receive and deal with enquiries on a priority basis.
    Follow up on general enquiries.
    Enter all relevant information on the database
    Telesales of existing and new enquiries.
    When required assist with direct marketing to existing and prospective clients.

    Referrals for all programmes.

    BDE appointments on a nationwide basis
    Recording of agreements in/out, adding all new sites onto membership database.

    Other

    Adherence to company policies.
    Knowledge of the content of the staff handbook.
    Maintenance of a tidy & organised workstation.

    Special Requirements

    Adhere to company protocol as laid out in the Company Handbook.
    Attend major company conventions as appropriate

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  • HR Internships 

Accountant 

New Account Manager

    HR Internships Accountant New Account Manager

    The HR interns will work as Recruitment consultants and the role will entail: screen candidates, interview them, do background checks and finally match them to their clients. Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities.
     
    The role of a recruitment consultant is very sales orientated, although it also involves helping individuals and organisations.
     
    Responsibilities

    Using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companies;
    Working towards targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated;
    Building relationships with clients;
    Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment;
    Advertising vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media, e.g., newspapers, websites, magazines;
    Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers;
    Headhunting – identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;
    Using candidate databases to find the right person for the client’s vacancy;
    Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and creating a shortlist of candidates;
    Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;
    Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question;
    Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;
    Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client;
    Informing candidates about the results of their interviews;
    Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression;
    Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes

    Requirements

    Degree in Human Resource, Sociology , Psychology  or any other HR related course

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  • Personal Assistant 

Factory Maintenance Engineer 

Credit Assistant

    Personal Assistant Factory Maintenance Engineer Credit Assistant

    Our client is a manufacturing and distribution company based in Nakuru.  They are looking for a PA who will ease the CEO’s job by being able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and be the point person for their extremely busy, fast paced organization and enjoy receiving visitors, including arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.
    Job Responsibilities
    Manage overall communication and administrative functions for the CEO

    Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar.
    This includes coordinating appointments on their behalf with their direct reports and the committees, responding to emails and managing direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
    Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print documents.
    Drafts and reviews minutes of the meeting and reports where applicable.
    Coordinates executive travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others to ensure arrangements in place for the CEO match his requirements.
    Manage the monthly executive dashboard on departmental reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely manner to the CEO.
    Ensure the CEO is fully briefed on, or prepared for, any engagements he is involved in.
    Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
    Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment for the CEO’s office

    Information Management

    Ensures meeting protocol is followed by all stakeholders including the external teams as per request.
    Ensure periodical reporting to key stakeholders on current status is done.
    Ensure all personal and confidential information of visiting guests are properly filled, maintained and filed in a secure place.

    Manage and improve the Travel experience  

    Manages complex travel for the executive team and corporate guests including air, ground and hotel arrangements. Creates itineraries and ensures communications with all appropriate parties.
    Capitalizes on the travel agents database building relationships to leverage on great travel pricing deals ensuring the best value.
    Reconcile corporate credit cards for travel and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Executive Team. Assists in planning company-sponsored events, parties, board meetings, etc

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree or equivalent.
    Minimum of 3-5 years of full time work as a Personal Assistant
    Good knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

    Personal Attributes

    Role model of PA Behavioral skills I.e. maintaining discreteness, flexibility and tech and internet savvy
    Self-motivated. Maintain calmness under pressure and capable of thinking on their feet in a crisis and dependable to get things closed.
    Well organized and can plan the administrative workload taking initiative in resolving issues as quickly in an appropriate manner.
    Proactive. Competently dealing with situations in their boss’s absence and should be confident enough to delegate work

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  • Credit Assistant

    Credit Assistant

    Job Responsibilities

    Keep track of assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts
    Locate and contact debtors to inquire of their payment status
    Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans
    Create trust relationships with debtors when possible to avoid future issues
    Update account status and database daily
    Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment
    Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices

    Requirements

    Proven experience as debt collector at least( 2-3 years)
    Experience in working with targets and tight deadlines
    Working knowledge of MS Office and databases
    Excellent communication and people skills
    Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence
    1st degree is preferred

  • Personal Assistant 

Receptionist 

Factory Maintenance Engineer 

Assistant Systems Co-ordinator 

Production Manager

    Personal Assistant Receptionist Factory Maintenance Engineer Assistant Systems Co-ordinator Production Manager

    Our client is a manufacturing and distribution company based in Nakuru.  They are looking for a PA who will ease the CEO’s job by being able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and be the point person for their extremely busy, fast paced organization and enjoy receiving visitors, including arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.
    Job Responsibilities
    Manage overall communication and administrative functions for the CEO

    Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar.
    This includes coordinating appointments on their behalf with their direct reports and the committees, responding to emails and managing direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
    Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print documents.
    Drafts and reviews minutes of the meeting and reports where applicable.
    Coordinates executive travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others to ensure arrangements in place for the CEO match his requirements.
    Manage the monthly executive dashboard on departmental reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely manner to the CEO.
    Ensure the CEO is fully briefed on, or prepared for, any engagements he is involved in.
    Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
    Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment for the CEO’s office

    Information Management

    Ensures meeting protocol is followed by all stakeholders including the external teams as per request.
    Ensure periodical reporting to key stakeholders on current status is done.
    Ensure all personal and confidential information of visiting guests are properly filled, maintained and filed in a secure place.

    Manage and improve the Travel experience  

    Manages complex travel for the executive team and corporate guests including air, ground and hotel arrangements. Creates itineraries and ensures communications with all appropriate parties.
    Capitalizes on the travel agents database building relationships to leverage on great travel pricing deals ensuring the best value.
    Reconcile corporate credit cards for travel and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Executive Team. Assists in planning company-sponsored events, parties, board meetings, etc

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree or equivalent.
    Minimum of 3-5 years of full time work as a Personal Assistant
    Good knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

    Personal Attributes

    Role model of PA Behavioral skills I.e. maintaining discreteness, flexibility and tech and internet savvy
    Self-motivated. Maintain calmness under pressure and capable of thinking on their feet in a crisis and dependable to get things closed.
    Well organized and can plan the administrative workload taking initiative in resolving issues as quickly in an appropriate manner.
    Proactive. Competently dealing with situations in their boss’s absence and should be confident enough to delegate work

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  • Accountant & Administrator 

Dentist

    Accountant & Administrator Dentist

    Our Client in the medical industry is currently looking to hire an Accountant / Administrator to be based in Eldoret.
    Job Responsibilities

    Will maintain and keep up to date cash books & cheque books and ensure their safe keeping.
    Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations and submit to the director for review and approval.
    Responsible for proper filing of all financial documents.
    Responsible that archived records are properly filed and stored for easy access when necessary.
    The Administrator is to ensure that proper documentation is in place and security measures are practiced when handling cash.
    Responsible for preparing cheques, payment vouchers and ensuring that all expenditure payments have proper approval and documentation and that all invoices and payments are paid in a timely manner e.g. invoices utility bills, rents, phones etc.
    Assist with payrolls and statutory deduction and salary payment to employees.
    Will ensure that monthly taxes are paid, documented and filed properly.
    He / She will also carry out any other administration duties as assigned by the Director.

    Requirements

    Academic & Professional Qualifications from a well-recognized institution
    Holder of CPA section 4 would be desirable.
    At least 1 yr experience in Accounting, Finance and/or Audit. or in a similar position
    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages.
    Those with QuickBooks experience would have an added advantage.
    The suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity and mature.
    A good team player and self-initiative.

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  • Personal Assistant 

Factory Maintenance Engineer

    Personal Assistant Factory Maintenance Engineer

    Our client is a manufacturing and distribution company based in Nakuru.  They are looking for a PA who will ease the CEO’s job by being able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and be the point person for their extremely busy, fast paced organization and enjoy receiving visitors, including arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.
    Job Responsibilities
    Manage overall communication and administrative functions for the CEO

    Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar.
    This includes coordinating appointments on their behalf with their direct reports and the committees, responding to emails and managing direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
    Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print documents.
    Drafts and reviews minutes of the meeting and reports where applicable.
    Coordinates executive travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others to ensure arrangements in place for the CEO match his requirements.
    Manage the monthly executive dashboard on departmental reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely manner to the CEO.
    Ensure the CEO is fully briefed on, or prepared for, any engagements he is involved in.
    Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
    Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment for the CEO’s office

    Information Management

    Ensures meeting protocol is followed by all stakeholders including the external teams as per request.
    Ensure periodical reporting to key stakeholders on current status is done.
    Ensure all personal and confidential information of visiting guests are properly filled, maintained and filed in a secure place.

    Manage and improve the Travel experience  

    Manages complex travel for the executive team and corporate guests including air, ground and hotel arrangements. Creates itineraries and ensures communications with all appropriate parties.
    Capitalizes on the travel agents database building relationships to leverage on great travel pricing deals ensuring the best value.
    Reconcile corporate credit cards for travel and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Executive Team. Assists in planning company-sponsored events, parties, board meetings, etc

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree or equivalent.
    Minimum of 3-5 years of full time work as a Personal Assistant
    Good knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

    Personal Attributes

    Role model of PA Behavioral skills I.e. maintaining discreteness, flexibility and tech and internet savvy
    Self-motivated. Maintain calmness under pressure and capable of thinking on their feet in a crisis and dependable to get things closed.
    Well organized and can plan the administrative workload taking initiative in resolving issues as quickly in an appropriate manner.
    Proactive. Competently dealing with situations in their boss’s absence and should be confident enough to delegate work

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