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  • Product Manager, Android Growth

    Product Manager, Android Growth

    Minimum qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
    Candidates will typically have 4 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder or related technical role.
    Typically 2 years of experience building and shipping technical products.

    Preferred qualifications:

    Experience in product management with shipping consumer features and connectivity, hardware, and software.
    Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver features and experiences.
    Understanding of current wireless technologies and services of related products or interested in the mobile industry, and working with a diverse ecosystem of partners.
    Ability to provide excellent user experiences and take an innovative and user-friendly approach to products.
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

    About the job

    At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
    In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
    One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world’s information. We’re responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.
    Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

    Responsibilities

    Solve issues faced by users in emerging markets in multiple regions (e.g., data affordability, device price, apps UX, developer tools quality, etc.).
    Create Android experiences in a way that addresses their specific needs, starting with first-time smartphone users.
    Work with creative and prolific engineers, designers, and marketers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to information.
    Guide products throughout the execution cycle, focusing on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring solutions to the users.

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  • Graphic Designer – WestBrook Consult Legal Associate – Litigation Tele sales – Auto Shop Conveyancing Associate

    Graphic Designer – WestBrook Consult Legal Associate – Litigation Tele sales – Auto Shop Conveyancing Associate

    About the job
    We are seeking a new graphic designer to join our team. The selected candidate will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, they’ll need to be a self-starter, have at least 2 – 4 years of experience, be capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show meticulous attention to detail.
    Candidates must demonstrate their work experience through a portfolio showcase of what they’ve done during the application process; this is crucial to confirm whether they are a good fit for our organization.

    Responsibilities 

    Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
    Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
    Preparing finished art by utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and other relevant software.
    Coordinating with the art director, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
    Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
    Communicating with clients about layout and design.
    Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, brochures, fliers, company profiles and websites.
    Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
    Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
    Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
    A strong eye for visual composition.
    Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
    Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
    Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.
    Experience with computer-aided design.

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  • Commercial Construction Sales Executive Credit Control Manager Quality Assurance Officer Merchandiser – Stationeries Sales Executive – Stationeries

    Commercial Construction Sales Executive Credit Control Manager Quality Assurance Officer Merchandiser – Stationeries Sales Executive – Stationeries

    Job Description

    The Commercial construction sales engineer is responsible for the sale of our offerings to developers, mechanical contractors, designers and consulting engineers. Promote our value proposition to the construction community by providing business and technical solutions. Builds and manages long-term customer relationships/partnerships with assigned accounts. Responsible for customer satisfaction and loyalty while working in conjunction with operations partners. Executes the sales process to aid in cultivating and managing long-term relationships and in seeking out, qualifying and closing new sales opportunities.

    Responsibilities

    Sells, with minimal supervision, the company’s offerings persuasively, persistently and confidently to all members of the construction community including contractors, consultants and designers while reaching optimal profit levels. Focuses on all opportunities to allow the contractor to achieve business objectives. Manages multiple, ongoing, opportunities.
    Builds partnering relationships with the owner construction community responsible for the decision-making process to drive the sale of Johnson Control offerings. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands the customer’s business cycle customer base. Demonstrates technical and business expertise and maintains a high level of credibility. Garners loyalty, trust and commitment from the customer.
    Utilizes applicable sales tools effectively to plan and document progress as well as increase business opportunity in accounts. Leverages the company’s sales process to close sales quickly. Manages the high activity of the pipeline in the managed system with a focus on sales phase, close date, and probability of a close as well as other pertinent information.
    Acts as the customer’s advocate in interactions with the company to ensure the customer obtains the best value from our offerings. Sets appropriate customer expectations on our offerings. Participates in final project inspection. Ensures that the customer is trained and oriented to system operation and the value of services delivered.
    Develop relationships with the influencer community of Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Contracting Community and Key End-users.

    Requirements
    Critical Sucess Factors

    Candidates who embrace the Company’s core Values will be most successful in our organization: Easy to work with, Responsible, Agile, Responsive, Creative
    Team player and strong collaborator
    Problem solver (always brings solutions, enjoys challenges)
    Continuous improvement/innovative mindset (always looking for better ways of doing things and not satisfied with the status quo) and continuously certifying on vendor sales and design skillsets

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s Degree in any engineering course, Physics, Mathematics or commerce with at least 3 years in sales or pre-sales roles
    3+ years’ experience in sales to construction sites, selling MEP contracting services; ICT, Security, Electrical works, Fire suppression or related
    At least 2-4 years of experience having networked with Builders, Architects, Engineers, QS and Building owners for marketing and selling building solutions/building products

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  • Indian Chef de Cuisine Asian Chef de Cuisine Executive Pastry Chef

    Indian Chef de Cuisine Asian Chef de Cuisine Executive Pastry Chef

    JOB SUMMARY

    Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property’s restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE

    Education and Experience

     High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    OR

     2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant

     Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.
     Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
     Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
     Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
     Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
     Communications production needs to key personnel.
     Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.
     Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.
     Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
     Estimates daily restaurant production needs.
     Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
     Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
     Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

    Leading Kitchen Team

     Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
     Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
     Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
     Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence.
     Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
     Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
     Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.
     Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
     Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
     Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
    Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals
     Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
     Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.
     Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
     Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
     Knows and implements company safety standards.

    Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

     Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
     Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
     Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
     Sets a positive example for guest relations.
     Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
     Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
     Handles guest problems and complaints.
     Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

    Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

     Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
     Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
     Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.
     Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
     Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
     Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

    Additional Responsibilities

     Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
     Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
     Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

     

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  • Sales Representative -Fashion (Nairobi)

    Sales Representative -Fashion (Nairobi)

    About the Client:

    A fashion business in Nairobi seeks to hire a vibrant and customer centric individual as Sales Representative.

    Job Purpose:

    The Sales Representative will provide sales and general administrative support to the Director and manage the daily operations.

    Qualifications and Requirements

    Diploma or Certificate in Communication, Marketing, Business or related field.
    At least 2 years of work experience.
    Experience working in a Beauty and Personal Care category, Retail is preferred but not essential.
    Proficiency in Ms Office with working knowledge of digital marketing.

    Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes.

    A friendly personality, ability to remain calm and pleasant at all times.
    High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
    Highly Organized and Ability to work independently.
    Is a self-starter: is looking for ways to help grow the business.
    Has a general interest in the beauty, personal care or fashion industry.
    Meticulous in details and good analytical skills.
    Positive attitude and Confident.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and Strong Interpersonal Skills.
    Excellent customer service skills and sales oriented individual.
    Networking aptitude.
    Have tact and diplomacy.
    High integrity.
    Well Groomed.

    Key Responsibilities and Duties

    Being the point of contact for all prospective and current customers.
    Assisting the customers while shopping.
    Drive sales through bookings: educate customers on services to ensure they convert from prospect to long-term customer.
    Supports dynamic and fast-paced adjustments to executive’s calendar to respond to emerging needs during the course of each day.
    Liaises with building management, authorities and vendors.
    Handles basic accounting duties.
    Determining customer needs and buying potential.
    Working effectively to expand customer base and meet set targets.
    After sales services to ensure client satisfaction.
    Any other duty assigned.

    Interested applicants should send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting the job title (SALES REPRESENTATIVE -FASHION) as subject to reach us not later than 21st August 2023 to careers@italgloballtd.com. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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  • Junior/ Associate Web Developer

    Junior/ Associate Web Developer

    Key Responsibilities:

    Software Development: Assist in coding, testing, and debugging software applications under the guidance of senior team members. Contribute to the implementation of new features and functionalities.
    Learning and Training: Continuously learn new programming languages, tools, and technologies to enhance skills and keep up-to-date with industry trends.
    Bug Fixing: Identify and resolve defects or bugs in software code through testing and troubleshooting.
    Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments and implementation notes.
    Collaboration: Work closely with senior developers, product managers, and quality assurance teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
    Code Review: Participate in code reviews, offering feedback and suggestions to improve code quality and adherence to coding standards.
    Support: Provide support and assistance to end-users, addressing issues and inquiries related to software applications.
    Testing: Assist in creating and executing test cases to validate software functionality and ensure it meets specified requirements.
    Version Control: Learn and use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and collaboration with other team members.
    Professional Growth: Take part in training programs, workshops, and mentoring sessions to improve technical skills and advance career development.

    Skills and Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields (though not always a strict requirement).
    2 – 4 years of experience in software development demonstrated with a portfolio of projects.
    Familiarity with front-end and back-end programming languages such as typescript (with Angular framework), PHP (with Laravel framework), or others as well as the use of 3rd party libraries.
    Basic understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
    Basic understanding of database operations and database maintenance for common databases (MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL server, etc.).
    Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket) and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
    Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
    Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
    Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and concepts quickly.
    Attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality code and software solutions.
    Understanding of SEO practices.
    The Junior Developer will contribute to the growth and success of the projects they are involved in. He or she will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop their technical skills while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

     Applications should be sent to recruitment@medbookafrica.com by 25th August 2023.

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    recruitment@medbookafrica.com

  • Hotel Supervisor Shop Assistant

    Hotel Supervisor Shop Assistant

    About the Client:

    Our client is a 24hours Hotel located along Kisumu-Busia Road offering conferencing, accommodation and other hotel services and is seeking a vibrant, aggressive, pro-active Hotel Supervisor responsible for providing overall leadership to Hotel team as a well as managerial services so as to ensure optimal efficiency of hotel operations.

    Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

    Fully responsible for all aspects of running the hotel, working with department heads, suppliers and stakeholders
    Ensure the hotel premises are in operative condition having met all safety regulations, health, legal and licensing requirements
    Conduct regular operations team meetings to discuss Hotel matters, sales targets, guest experience feedback, restaurant feedback and any staff issues
    Work with the purchasing officer to establish a vendor’s database which includes vendor details, pre-qualification criteria, comparative price lists, contracts and periodic assessment evaluations
    Oversee all hotel projects and Liase with contractors for their timely completion
    Oversee preparation required financial reports, budgets and revenue forecasts
    Responsible for new business initiatives such as travel and tours and new branches
    Oversee financial planning and analysis
    Monitor and motivate staff with constructive communication in a positive work environment and a shared vision of targets and career progression
    Being attentive to guests’ needs and wishes, taking opportunities to optimize the guest experience
    Address complaints with a personal touch to restore customer satisfaction
    Meeting and greeting guests with a warm welcome
    Manage the hotel’s online presence and generate an online buzz through special offers and promotions
    Invest effort in employee engagement and retention in collaboration with HR
    Prepare various Hotel Reports to the Director
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

    Key Qualifications and Requirements

    Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or any other related field
    Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
    Computer literacy and proficiency in use of the Hotel Information Management Systems and Revenue
    Management Systems desired
    Excellent revenue management skills with experience of budgets, P&L’s and forecasting
    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
    Excellent customer relations and people management skills
    Ability to work well under pressure and under minimum supervision
    High conflict resolution skills to keep guests happy and to help guarantee their continued patronage

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    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@italgloballtd.com using the position as subject of email.

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