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  • Senior Business Development Executive 

Demand Planning Manager 

Factory Manager

    Senior Business Development Executive Demand Planning Manager Factory Manager

    Our client a leading International company providing IT Solutions is looking to fill the the below position.
    Position Summary
    The candidate should have enterprise solution sales experience in manufacturing, retail and distribution domains. The person in this role will be relied upon to maintain and grow current client accounts as well as aggressively pursue new business. This role will have uncapped commission and there is a lot of opportunity for success in this role.
    Business Development Executive Job Responsibilities
    The role requires significant interaction with clients, which may be face-to-face or over the telephone. Tasks are varied and include:

    Understanding customers’ diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs
    Cold-calling to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads and arrange meetings
    Identifying and developing new business through networking and courtesy and follow-up calls
    Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software,articulately and confidently
    Marketing and promoting a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events
    Maintaining awareness and keeping abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals
    Developing effective sales plans using sales methodology
    Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of
    computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale
    Advising on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting, manufacturing or other specialist areas
    Meeting sales targets set by managers and contributing to team targets
    Networking with existing customers to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades
    Handling hardware or software problems and faults and referring on to specialist technical colleagues
    Responding to tender documents, writing proposals, reports and supporting literature
    Managing workload to organise and prioritise daily and weekly goals
    Contributing to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues

    Job Qualifications

    Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in software solution sales in East African market
    Must be self-motivated to drive the business growth
    Must have good communication & presentation skills
    Be the bridge between clients and delivery team

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  • Riders 

Administrative Assistant

    Riders Administrative Assistant

    Job Description

    Collect and deliver documents, packages or parcels to and from customers
    Run errands such as banking of cheques, payment of bills, renewal of licenses.
    Proper documentation of all collections and deliveries
    Reconciliation of daily deliveries/ activities
    Custodian of allocated motorbike and accessories.
    Keep allocated motorbike clean and in good working condition
    Undertake office errands when need arises

    Requirements

    Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) in English and Kiswahili.
    Minimum education level: K.C.S.E
    High level of integrity
    Good customer service skills
    High level of personal hygiene
    Previous work experience as a rider a great advantage
    Good knowledge of Nairobi and environs
    Valid Motorcycle Driving License with at least 2 years of experience in riding a motorcycle.
    Certificate of Good Conduct

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  • Solar Technician

    Solar Technician

    Responsibilities

    Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards
    Create or interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.
    Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, concentrators, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
    Do any and all electrical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all testing necessary.
    Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.

    Job Qualification

    The ideal candidate should have a Solar water heating License from ERC and should not be working at the moment.
    Diploma in Electrical and/or Electronic and Advanced Solar Training with verifiable 4 years solar installation experience
    BSc Electrical Engineering or relevant degree or Higher National Diploma with 2 years of solar installation experience.

  • Fleet Manager

    Fleet Manager

    Our client in the ICT/Communication industry is seeking to fill the position of FLEET MANAGER;
    Job Responsibilities

    Planning, organizing and managing for operational truck arrangement routinely.
    Develop, maintain and oversee the tracking of vehicle usage in actual operation field,
    Keep record and make proper filing of truck licensing and registrations,
    Oversee fleet maintenance, schedule for repairs and schedule for annual inspection,
    Oversee proper use of fuel cards,
    Coordinate with leasing company for vehicle leasing, contract and negotiation,
    Coordinate with crane, cargo trucking company and arrange required truck , crane to deliver the materials according to operational requirement,
    Perform for the drivers recruiting,
    Develop, maintain and adhere to disciplinary procedures, driver orientation program,
    Verify invoices from leasing company, trucking company and crane operators for payment proceeding,
    Solve problems by coordinating with insurance company, leasing company and administration office if company car accident is occurred,
    Perform on-site inspections for fleet equipment activities, ensuring such is acquired, serviced, and disposed of in a time efficient and cost effective manner,
    Develop implements and maintains strategic, fiscal and capital improvement plans for the department; generates and administers operating budgets for the unit.
    Follow the rules defined in the Environmental Management System,
    Report any environmental non-compliance identified.

    Qualifications

    At least 3 years’ experience in fleet management and 2 years’ experience in the similar position,
    Driving license(s),
    Experience in mechanics.
    Control office software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Internet Explorer and Outlook Express Language: to complete.
    Stress Tolerance/ Dynamism and Initiative/ Proactive/ Reactivity/ Organization/ Methodology/ Anticipate/
    Availability to travel.

  • Senior Human Resource Officer 

Route to Market Manager 

Imports Assistant

    Senior Human Resource Officer Route to Market Manager Imports Assistant

    Our client, a logistic firm seeking to fill the position of Senior Human Resource Officer Position for their Mombasa office.
    Qualifications

    Bachelors degree in Human Resource management from a recognized institution OR a degree in Social Science and a higher diploma in Human Resource Management;
    Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management.
    At least 4 years’ experience in the same capacity in a busy environment·
    Experience in working with Trade Unions, a key consideration.
    Good knowledge of Labour Laws.
    Excellent Organizational, interpersonal and communicational skills
    Good communication and public relations skills.

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  • Sales Representatives

    Sales Representatives

    Sales Representatives Job Responsibilities
    Visiting potential/existing customers, demonstrating products and advising on best solutions for the client
    Creation of new business maintaining existing account.
    Customer service; follow up on complains till they resolved and providing feedback.
    Assist in market research in the respective region.
    Qualifications for the Sales Representatives Job
    A Sales/Marketing degree, or a business related degree from a recognized university with experience in sales, or diploma in sales or its equivalent will be considered.
    Must have a minimum 3 years practical experience in sales and marketing
    Proven track record in meeting sales targets.
    Valid driver license

  • Factory Manager Sales Executive

    Factory Manager Sales Executive

    Responsibilities for the Factory Manager Job 
    Manage and Process Products by supervising staff; planning, organizing and monitoring work flow through the Factory, ensuring adherence to Quality standards and optimal returns.
    Planning and organizing production schedules, ensuring the manufacturing process are run smoothly and in a timely manner.
    Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy as well as relevant statutory obligations.
    Ensures the quality of processes and products in order to fulfill internal and customer targets.
    Planning and controlling of costs versus budget.
    Planning and controlling of resources (Equipment, People, Material).
    Maintenance of all equipments; Short¬ term inspections of equipment, cleaning; Continuous care of the equipment; Preventive maintenance
    Continuous improvement of product / process / variable & fix cost
    Ensure that the factory complies with Quality control standards such as Total Quality Management (TQM), and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    Develop a performance management system for the team, and provide leadership to the factory teams.
    Creating and maintaining a positive work environment for all employees, develop a mentorship & team development.
    Lead in research & development of products and generating innovative ideas for continuous improvement.
    Other duties that may be assigned.
    Qualifications for the Factory Manager Job 
    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in food science, business management, Engineering or /project management or their equivalent.
    5-8 years work experience in food processing industry with 5 years in a senior position.Must have knowledge and experience in Quality Management Certification Systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000:2005 or equivalent
    Must be at least 30 years of age.
    Great organization and management skills
    Effective supervision skill and ability to lead a team
    Mature and responsible.
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  • Marketing Officer

    Marketing Officer

    Marketing Officer Job Responsibilities
    Developing Marketing materials including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs among others.
    Running Marketing Campaigns and market research.
    Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships
    Organizing company events
    Managing online /social media platforms.
    Design and upload content on the website with the support of IT Officer.
    Monitoring the leads generated by the Company website sales and inquiry platform.
    Work as part of the Sales Team, to support them by providing sales data, market trends, new product development
    Any other task as may be assigned from time to time
    Qualifications for the Marketing Officer Job
    Degree in Sales and Marketing, or a business degree with a major/bias in marketing for a recognized University
    Additional professional certification in marketing will be an added advantage
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate marketing engagements
    Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
    Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
    Demonstrated creativity and documented involvement in Social Media marketing
    Proficient in content marketing theory and application.
    Knowledge of existing and emerging social media platforms
    Creative skills ability to contribute new and innovative ideas

  • Credit Control Manager

    Credit Control Manager

    Job Details
    Roles:
    In charge of the credit granting process, 
    Performing periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and
    Assessing the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of minimizing credit risks.
     
    Key responsibilities:
    Develop best practices in credit management and constituently improve credit control processes and procedures.
    Manage team performance and lead the team to meet set targets.
    Maintain minimal credit risk and reduce overdue amounts to ensure best possible cash flows.
    Manage and providing accounts receivable forecasting and periodic reporting.
     
    Requirements:
    Minimum degree in a business field acquired from a reputable university.
    Diploma in Credit Management.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in MAINLY credit management and in a debt collection role.
    Minimum 2 years managing a credit department of at least 10 people.
    Good customer care skills.
    Effective communications skills.
    Experience in working with targets on collection.
    Valid driving license.

  • Team Leader- Credit Control Department

    Team Leader- Credit Control Department

    Key Relationships:
    Internal – All Credit Department staff, Directors, Line Managers
    External – Company Debtors, business partners involved in debt collection
    Nature and Purpose:
    He/she will be accountable for delivering targeted performance for the Credit Control Department, by way of direct support, review and supervision of allocated team.
    He/she will be charged with team leadership to ensure that team efforts are geared towards achievement of the department KPIs.
    This post reports to Accounts Receivable Manager and direct reports to Credit Controllers.
    Key Responsibilities
    Drive debt collection from key accounts portfolio allocated to you
    Monitor the internal cash tracker system to ensure prompt updates are done by the team on daily basis
    Facilitate recording of received cheque payments and advise Accountant for appropriate allocation
    Review and monitor the Credit Controllers’ performance on monthly basis or as regularly as maybe needed for performance to remain on track
    Offer necessary guidance and support to Credit Controllers to complement efforts towards meeting collection targets
    Handle all account escalation queries in line with internal escalation process
    Liaise as needed with contracted debt collectors and offer required guidance and monitoring
    Monitor accounts at legal escalation level alongside AR Manager for appropriate follow up and action
    Monitor all portfolio accounts to mitigate against debt roll over into longer debt categories, and ensure efforts are put to retain all debt under 0-180 category
    Monitor compliance with the dunning process and guide Credit Controllers accordingly
    Enforce credit policy and assure adherence to accepted standards
    Proactively drive improvements in business processes and procedures, e.g. invoicing, follow up, and query/dispute management
    Spearhead escalations and ensure prompt stop service on inactive accounts
    Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs
    Key Competencies
    Service
    1. Deliver Results
    Demonstrable high performance behavior in Credit Control and Management
    Set challenging goals for self and others
    Seek feedback from others in order to plan performance improvement to achieve goals
    Energize others by exceeding set goals
    Develop clear and realistic targets and plans for self and others, to ensure optimum delivery of specific objectives
    Strive to overcome perceived obstacles
    Challenge established ways of doing things to achieve goals more effectively
    2. Act Commercially
    Ability to gather and make sense of large amounts of information and apply it to make business and customer focused decisions.
    Ability to analyze problems thoroughly and make good and timely decisions includes but not limited to:
    Use trends and patterns in business data to develop business plans, actions or processes
    Research the competitive environment to identify opportunities and threats
    Use financial and business information to identify key activities that are linked to high performance
    Review the business processes and activities in order to seek improvement
    Make tough business decisions in light of customer and commercial requirements
    Relationships
    3. Manage Self
    Ability to manage emotions to remain calm, focused, and optimistic while dealing with a constant stream of demands.
    Show awareness of both positive and negative impact on others and how this affects outcomes
    Adapt behavior to positively affect outcomes
    Express a belief to possess the capability to resolve challenging issues
    Ask for feedback from others and uses this to plan development
    Is resolute in sticking to decisions that are beneficial to the business, even if they are not popular
    4. Coach and Develop
    The encouragement of long term development of others to build capability.
    Ability to provide structure and provide consistent feedback.
    Provide specific positive and balanced feedback for developmental purposes
    Give negative feedback focusing on behavior rather than personal terms
    Provide suggestions to others on how to tackle areas for development
    Use the information from the Performance Development Review to identify strengths and areas for development for others
    Celebrate success
    Teamwork
    5. Work with Others
    Builds relationships and collaborates with others (e.g. customers, colleagues, partners & suppliers) to achieve our mission.
    Seek input and opinions from others to help make a specific decision
    Build and maintain positive relationships in the team by valuing others’ contribution and experience
    Demonstrate willingness to learn from others’ experience and contributions
    Work in partnership with others to achieve individual and team objectives
    Take initiative to resolve conflict through listening to all parties
    6. Display Leadership:
    The ability to inspire others to achieve business objectives whilst holding them accountable for high standards of performance.
    Ability to make the team effective and hold individuals to account.
    Create an environment that enables the team to perform at its best (e.g. engaging others in the vision, providing appropriate structure, getting the right people, keeping up morale)
    Effectively delegate responsibility, providing support as required
    Demand high levels of performance, quality of service, and holds people to account by ensuring targets are met
    Must be recognized as the natural ‘go to’ person
    Develop relationships across the teams and inspires others to achieve results
    Desired Qualifications / Experience
    At least a degree in a business field acquired from a reputable university.Professional diploma course in Credit Management (Certified Credit Professional K is preferred) CPA K will also be considered
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit management, debt collection, and business risk management gained from the service industry
    Good customer and negotiation skills
    Effective hands-on team supervisor able to lead a team of not less than 5 staff
    Result oriented, energetic go getter ready to face new challenges
    Ability to lead physical visitation of defaulting customers and ultimate conversion
    A good business understanding of the country.
    Good communication skills