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  • Information Technology Assistant

    Information Technology Assistant

    Key Responsibilities

    Maintain the ICT assets inventory.
    Oversee the installation of internet network in new stores
    Monitoring and liaising with providers to ensure computer systems and internet networks are running optimally
    Troubleshooting with computer users to determine the nature of any problems they encounter and responding to breakdowns. This includes talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
    Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
    Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades
    Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults

    Key Skills

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
    Experience administering windows servers
    Experience supporting ERP systems
    Experience support in-house, custom, or proprietary software systems
    Demonstrate experience in operation & implementation of IT projects utilizing structured engineering/design life cycle (need daily operation, troubleshooting and implementation).
    Demonstrated technical knowledge of root cause analysis (packet capture analysis), network incident and capacity management systems and troubleshooting techniques.
    Progressive knowledge/experience managing projects of increasing size and complexity including the utilization of project planning and project dashboard tools.

    Qualifications & Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field is required.
    MCSE & CCNA certification is an added advantage.
    3 years hands-on IT Support experience is required.
    2 years’ experience supporting Microsoft Windows 10/11
    Experience supporting Macintosh OS 10.10 or later
    Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, Email, HTTP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP protocols and applications
    Have strong Linux or Unix knowledge.

    Apply by emailing your motivation letter and CV with subject “IT Assistant Position” to: recruitment@vivoactivewear.com to be received no later than January 27, 2022 close of business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Retail Area Manager Visual Merchandiser

    Retail Area Manager Visual Merchandiser

    Key Responsibilities

    Actively drive area performance through effective analysis of stock and sales as well as other quantitative and qualitative insights in order to improve revenue and profitability.
    Report on business performance, interpret reports and data as well as make recommendations addressing specific issues related to Product, Customers and overall business concerns in order to increase revenue, improve operational efficiency and enhance strategic planning.
    Keep abreast of current industry trends / competitors’ products and market in order to identify opportunities.
    Support Store Managers in defining their store profiles, merchandise selection and product rotation in order to ensure that store stock levels are consistently optimized and that the product offering across the cluster of stores is always refreshed and customer focused.

    Key Skills

    Retail Analytics – Highly numerate with equal focus on the top and bottom line; able to analyze reports and sets of data from different sources and draw inference/make recommendations
    Leadership & Communication – Have strong leadership and communication skills as well as the ability to lead teams and initiatives
    Customer-focused – knowledge of retail operations and trends.
    Accuracy and attention to detail – be highly analytical and detail-oriented
    Have an Entrepreneurial mindset

    Qualifications & Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in a business related field – Marketing, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
    At least 3 years’ experience at a management level in a Sales, Product Management, Retail or Customer Service role in a reputable organization.
    3 years of experience as an Area Manager or similar role
    Strong Analytical skills
    Knowledge/experience working with POS systems, ERPs, stock management systems will be an added advantage
    Experience with store operations management

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    Apply by emailing your motivation letter and CV with subject “Retail Area Manager Position” to: recruitment@vivoactivewear.com to be received no later than 15th December 2022 close of business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Pattern Maker Intern

    Pattern Maker Intern

    Job Purpose
    The Pattern Maker Intern’s main role is to interpret a design concept and put it to paper for the purposes of production. This position requires a close working relationship with the Design Team Leader, garment technologist and the sample making team. To ensure the patterns, measurements and construction process are according to the design concepts, as guided by the Design Team Lead.
    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure that all the patterns have been labelled well and placed at the correct place
    Ensure that you start with prototypes for designs that you’re not sure of
    Ensure that you work on at least 4 patterns on a daily basis
    Ensure all styles meet agreed fit, comfort and quality standards.
    Prompt feedback from the sample making team.
    Ensure that construction sheets are well documented to guide the sample makers in stitching the garments
    Contributing to sketching collection mood boards & styles
    Think innovatively at all stages of the creative, design and development process
    Stay abreast of parallel and influential local & global brands
    Influencer / Celebrity Collaborations
    Work closely with the Marketing & Retail Team to generate, and communicate collection/style direction and develop strong and consistent marketing messages/Brand image
    Contribute to visual merchandising guidance

    Professional / Academic Background

    Have graduated with a university degree in Design
    Tech-Savvy / Passion for innovation and technology. Ability to sketch and CAD. Proficiency in PLM, Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator

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  • Digital Sales Manager

    Digital Sales Manager

    About the job
    The Digital Sales Manager is responsible for achieving the online revenue target, understanding our customers (personalization), driving customer acquisition and retention. This job requires a high level of obsessive attention to data, understanding what motivates Vivo customers to purchase items online, their behaviour and working with the ShopZetu teams to close gaps during the digital customer journey. We are looking for a digital specialist who can conceptualize, create, and master plan the digital sales journey, and engage with the ShopZetu team to increase Vivo transactions and revenue targets.
    Online revenue and profitability

    Create a digital sales plan with the ShopZetu team in order to meet online sales targets, as well as develop digital marketing strategies.
    Set and achieve digital KPI’s including conversion rates, CTR, CPC, customer acquisition cost and so on.
    Create a Digital Marketing calendar in collaboration with the ShopZetu team. Manage the digital marketing calendar and budget with ShopZetu ensuring spend is optimised.
    Monitor performance on all digital platforms (social media, newsletter, SMS activations, Google etc.) using Google Analytics and Facebook business manager to ensure the campaigns are delivering the agreed-upon return on ad spend.
    Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies
    Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests
    Ensure weekly reporting on digital sales performance with associated KPI’s. Coordinate inventory requirements with the Merchandising teams.
    Identify trends and insights to inform your strategy

    Customer Experience

    Monitor the digital customer journey and notify ShopZetu of any issues. Collaborate with the ShopZetu team to improve the customer journey by adding ancillary items that increase basket size.
    Increase the visibility of the Vivo website in order to raise brand awareness and drive traffic to the ShopZetu.com market place. Ensure that all Vivo banners on ShopZetu are regularly updated.
    Collaborate with the ShopZetu content teams to keep Vivo content current and relevant.
    Collaborate with the Brand Marketing Managers to build a content repository and a weekly newsletter for Vivo’s most engaged customers. Make a promotional and marketing calendar for each quarter.
    Ensure that content is A/B tested on a regular basis in order to improve KPIs and the consumer experience.
    Constantly assess digital landscapes to identify market shifts or new trends.
    Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience on ShopZetu.com
    Analyze data to understand our online customers, purchase trends, and sales opportunities.

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  • Vivo Activewear

    Vivo Activewear

    Job Purpose
    We are looking to hire an Internal Auditor. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chair of the Board Audit Committee the candidate will be responsible for the examination and analysis of business records, accounting systems, financial statements and company assets to evaluate relevant risks, determine financial status and operating performance, and prepare audit reports with recommendations to manage risk and improve business results for identified business units.
    This role will require the candidate to be proactive, energetic, and engaging in style to get ahead and stay ahead, of the various challenges.
    Key responsibilities for this role include:-

    Prepare audit plans and reports for the Board and Audit / Risk Committee
    Examine specific components of the financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations.
    Ensure all laid down financial processes are followed at all times and reviewed for regular and timely compliance with financial system controls.
    Audit the different financial ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    Update audit tracking data and ensure follow up actions are performed as agreed by the different teams.
    Coordinate with external auditors as needed in their review of the control environment and financial statements
    Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
    Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices.
    Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan
    Identify risks in the Vivo supply chain so you can protect our revenues.
    Perform random cycle counts of stock across all business locations and prepare variance reports and recommendations.
    Audit the costing & pricing process to eliminate errors and ensure accuracy.
    Validate stock reconciliations across the business.
    Overall supervision and completion of planned annual audits

    Knowledge & Experience

    CPA(K) Required
    Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will have added advantage.
    University degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management
    Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment, preferably in a retail environment.

    Skills & competencies

    Good communication skills both written and verbal
    Financial analysis and reporting skills
    Good financial controls
    Strong leadership skills

    Apply by sending your motivation letter and CV with the subject “Internal Auditor Position” to:recruitment@vivoactivewear.com to be received no later than 28th April 2022 close of business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Graphic Designer Trend Researcher Brand Marketing Manager

    Graphic Designer Trend Researcher Brand Marketing Manager

    About the position
    The role is for a creative print designer to ideate and execute print designs for a variety of applications. As a print designer, you will collaborate with the design team, create digital graphic design mock-ups. and assist in overseeing the final printing process. To ensure success as a print designer, you should have a good understanding of color calibration and technical printing standards. A skilled print designer should have a keen eye for detail and be able to create designs for a variety of printed mediums.
    Vivo is a growing business and this is a working leadership role with a combination of conceptualizing, supervision, oversight, and hands-on work. The role entails managing day-to-day responsibilities duties that support your team accordingly to meet their objectives, as well as planning & organizing, ensuring that all the trackers are updated on a daily basis, inspiring the team while holding them accountable.
    Responsibilities

    Collaborating design team to define design briefs and requirements.
    Work closely with the digital team lead and trend researcher to propose print options and colorways.
    Assist in implementing feedback revision and creating final designs for printing.
    Assist in reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready.
    Overseeing the printing process to ensure color quality and consistency.
    Assist in keeping up to date with the latest design trends, techniques, and printing standards.
    Perform other duties as assigned and apparent.

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    To apply for this position, send your CV to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by January 28, 2022. The subject of your email should be “Graphic Designer” or “Trend Researcher” or “Brand marketing Manager”.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Vivo does not charge for the recruitment process.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Quality Assurance Specialist

    About the position: The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring Vivo products meet the quality standards set by the company.
    Duties include performing visual inspections, recording quality issues, documenting defects to decrease the instance of defects. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, well organized and fosters a “quality culture.”
    Responsibilities

    Day-to-day work involves careful inspections and the enforcement of quality standards.
    Examining the products in detail to identify sewing, sizing, finishing quality issues
    Developing a workflow for product inspection
    Daily documenting and reporting product or service quality levels defects with design, production and the commercial departments.
    Rejecting items that do not meet with the required quality levels.
    Developing and updating quality guidelines for all products based on samples approved by design.
    Encouraging change and improvement in performance and quality.

    Skills and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in fashion industry.
    Analytical skills.
    Computer competence, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Strong attention to detail.
    Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices and defect management practice.
    The ability to make considered decisions and to communicate them effectively.
    Good planning and organization skills

    To apply for this position, send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by December 3, 2021.The subject of your email should be “Quality Assurance Specialist’’.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Vivo does not charge for the recruitment process.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Description
    The Marketing Manager will be in charge of coordinating and arranging marketing initiatives in order to persuade people to choose Vivo as their preferred fashion brand. This will be accomplished by creating customer profiles and marketing techniques that will increase incremental sales, encourage interaction, and foster social communities among Vivo customers. Furthermore, the Marketing Manager will be in charge of continually seeking prospective new clients for Vivo.
    Responsibilities
    Strategy

    Develop an annual Marketing Plan and create detailed quarterly plans. Key Objectives are to be support commercial goals, build the brand, promote engagement and build community.

    Trade Marketing

    Ensuring that all marketing materials (both online and in stores) are consistent with our brand identity.
    Ensure that all stores are properly branded and that all POS collateral is up to date and supports all retail promotions.
    Keep retail workers informed about all marketing initiatives;
    Provide in-store and digital assets to support new store openings.
    Present fresh marketing and store campaign concepts; evaluate and determine their viability based on budgetary issues and success potential.

    Digital Marketing

    Experiment with organic and paid acquisition in digital marketing. Create a social media calendar that includes product announcements, contests, crowd sourcing for responses, lead generation (CRM), company accolades, and advertisements, among other things.
    Brief the content team on all Vivo assets, including WhatsApp, in terms of creative requirements.
    Plan and coordinate promotions on the Vivo digital platforms (new collections, special day celebrations, SALE actions) (website updates, social media and CRM platforms)
    Produce valuable and engaging content for our digital channels and blog that appeals to and converts our target audiences while also drawing new ones. Plan the social media campaign with the copy writer and prepare accurate reports on weekly campaign performance. Metrics should include brand awareness, audience growth, engagement, conversion etc.
    Determine whether current digital marketing trends may have an impact on the Vivo brand.
    Build strategic relationships with major industry players, influencers, and bloggers and form partnerships with them.
    Organize the Vivo database into segments. Create a tailored CRM schedule that meets commercial and brand objectives.

    Administration

    Compile a list of preferred and potential partners or vendors
    Update the marketing plan as market dynamics and activities change
    Keep track of monthly expenses
    Use PowerPoint to capture marketing campaigns and create weekly reports.
    Keep the retail team up to date on social media updates.
    Update the KPI tracker once a month.

    Behavioural Competence

    Creative
    Tech Savvy
    Strong online marketing skills
    Positive attitude
    Strong inter-personal skills
    An ability to multi- task and adhere to deadlines
    Honest

    Education and experience

    Degree/Diploma in Marketing would be desired.
    At least 5 years’ experience in Marketing (with a strong emphasis on digital marketing)

    If you believe you are the right person for the position and would like to work in the Marketing department, kindly send a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by November 15, 2021. The subject of your email should be “Marketing Manager – (Expected Salary)” We would love to respond to all your applications but due to a large number of applications received for advertised positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Finance Intern

    Finance Intern

    Are you an achiever, a leader, a visionary and extremely talented in your area of expertise?
    Do you love having fun with a purpose while making those around you look and feel great?
    Do you like exploring your potential, eliminating boundaries and pushing out the edges of what you can be?
    Then Vivo might be your next career home!
    Our culture thrives in embracing diversity and rewarding performance in the workplace as well as emerging strongly in the ever-evolving world of fashion.
    Well, if you fit the profile, what are you waiting for?
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    Purpose

    Ensure monthly reports are generated on time.
    Facilitate other departments’ in running their day to day activities.
    Enhance the relationship with our suppliers and service providers
    Reduced Operating cost
    Timely production of monthly reports

    KPIs

    Reduced invoice clearance time.
    Accuracy of accounts
    Increased efficiency in bookkeeping process

    Responsibilities
    Receivables

    Handling petty cash. Share Petty cash summary daily by COB highlighting any pending settlement/invoice
    Make payments via Mpesa and monitor movement of funds in Mpesa platform
    Maintain an updated filing system with proper coding
    Reconcile Trade debtors accounts (including rent, service charge prepayment /deposits)
    Prepare, process and reconcile petty cash for our Branches.
    Updating all cash transactions on Quickbooks and ensuring that various transactions are posted to the right accounts.
    Receiving cash invoices/receipts/supporting documents from staff and confirming legibility.
    Handle corporate sales. Prepare Quotations, fiscalised invoices, Delivery notes, LPO’s, Filing of this documentation and posting them in the appropriate ledgers.
    Post all petty cash journals for the Branches
    Perform Stocktake and Stock Cycle counts
    Assist departments where finances are required
    Assist during external audit process
    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Behavioral Competence

    Commitment
    Keen to detail
    Openness to learning
    Integrity
    Reliable individual

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution
    CPA/ACCA

    If you believe you are the right person for the position and would like to work in the finance department, kindly send a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by September 15, 2021. The subject of your email should be “Finance Intern’’.We would love to respond to all your applications but due to a large number of applications received for advertised positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Vivo Activewear Ltd does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not share your information with any third party without your consent.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, political belief or affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information, in any of our programs, activities and operations.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com

  • Retail Sales Interns

    Retail Sales Interns

    Do you have what it takes to join a vibrant team?
    Vivo Activewear prides itself in inspiring women to look and feel great.
    It is a place to explore potential, eliminate boundaries and push out the edges of what we can be.
    The company seeks to nurture talent, grow and bring dreams to fruition.
    Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding performance.
    We seek achievers, leaders and visionaries to bring skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving Fashion Industry.
    What about the position?
    The Retail Sales Interns will be responsible for driving sales through offering efficient customer service to ensure a delightful brand experience and maximize on sales through upselling and suggestive selling.
    Responsibilities

    Growing sales turnover – Inspiring the customer to buy and meeting the store’s sales targets.
    Delivering a great customer brand experience.
    Handling all customer requests courteously and professionally.
    Being knowledgeable of and performing sales support functions related to Point of Sales (POS) procedures.
    Learning Vivo’s systems and procedures to enhance selling efficiencies and complete support duties.

    About you

    Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.
    Dependable and a high level of integrity.
    Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
    An eye for fashion and trends.
    Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative; independent of direct supervision.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Articulate with a good command of English (speaking, reading, writing)
    Strong Reporting skills.
    Diploma in sales, customer service or business management

    If you believe you are the right person for the position and would like to be a part of our team, kindly send a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by March 12, 2021.The subject of your email should be “Position, Nakuru/Eldoret/Mombasa– (Expected Salary)”.Please indicate your salary expectation on the subject line.Applications that do not include the salary expectation will NOT be considered.We would love to respond to all your applications but due to a large number of applications received for advertised positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@vivoactivewear.com