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Have 3-4 years experience teaching Std. 8
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Product & Marketing Manager
Scope of the Role
The Product & Marketing Manager will guide the development and execution of marketing strategies designed to increase bottom-line contribution and expand Monsanto Vegetable Seed brands penetration and market position in Africa. He/she will be responsible for designing and implementation of Strategic & tactical marketing plans including the management of marketing programs budget of Africa in the most efficient way. He/she will have no direct reports. Position requires frequent travels within the territory (minimum 35% travel). Candidates are expected to be mobile both now and in the future.
Main Purpose of the Role
To identify market dynamics and growth opportunities, to develop plans to capture them and to successfully implement them through use of marketing mix. This includes support of key product introductions. The role requires good understanding of the seed market, competition, fresh produce channels and close cooperation with different departments to gather data and to design and implement marketing activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing marketing foresight and support on development and execution of Africa strategy, working closely with East, Central, Southern and South Africa Commercial Teams.
Preparation & Implementation of marketing plans:
Together with commercial lead(s), sales team(s) and TD teams develops annual marketing plans in line with company strategies, sales budget, main growth opportunities by incorporating new and existing products and all relevant elements of the marketing mix. Will suggest marketing activities like campaigns, field days, promotions, advertising /media plans, execute activities, measure the productivity, and improve.
For distributor markets, it requires cooperation with business partners to transfer company strategy in to tactics via distributors.
Update brochures and design brochures for new launches.
Collection of market, competition and customer intelligence; conduction of external market research:
Analyzes market environment to identify market conditions, trends and key business opportunities for area development. In collaboration with Business & product management team, defines relevant market surveys to be conducted and to broaden knowledge of customers, products, pricing and the seed chain & food supply chain trends. As part of the commercial team he/she is responsible for collecting reliable market size information at country, product, regional level and for analyzing data to facilitate decisions related to marketing mix and new product introductions – works in that area with the Business team to deliver accurate and on-time market & competition data. He / she is responsible for organization of in-house market surveys & joined surveys with key distributors.
Optimization of key new product introductions
Develops a plan (New Variety Profiling and Introductions) and implements activities in order to capture the full potential of product launches including distribution strategy, pricing and promotion.
Analyze current product range life cycle with replacement and new introductions in mind.
Pricing and commercial policies
Together with Business analysists & Business & Market Intelligence Lead, analyzes gross to net sales and determines action plans to capture value. He/she develops pricing and market funding strategies with commercial lead. Jointly responsible for approving price adjustments requests related to market conditions on matured product ranges together with product managers.
Compile annual Pricing files
Branding and communication
In collaboration with Area Communication Manager, leads the implementation of branding strategies for the designated area. Ensures diligent use of corporate guidelines in branding and institutional image and stationary material across the area. In distributor markets, he/she works with distributors to ensure correct delivery brand guidelines to market.
Distribution
Accountable for analyzing current and developing alternative distribution strategies or enhancing existing ones for the area. He/she analyze the position of Monsanto distributors in market, cooperatively work with distributors to improve. He/she is responsible for establishing relationships with various actors in seed chain to analyze opportunities and developing plans to capture growth.
Customer Relationships
He/she directly contact with direst / in-direct customers. Pays specific attention to developing a close business relationship with key-distributors enabling them to act as representatives of Monsanto Vegetable Seeds brands.
Support of Crop Teams
Organize crop team meetings and liaise with Product Managers acting as representative of the marketing function in a market crop team, with special focus on the Value Proposition and Pricing for new varieties and product portfolio optimization for his/her designated area.
Desired Qualifications, Experience and Special Skills
University degree preferably in Agriculture or related field and an MBA in Marketing.
CIM will be an added advantage
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant, Agriculture Business Marketing experience
Must have prior experience in Agricultural Industry or FMCG,Manufacturing
Demonstrated success working with complex products and markets across Africa
Knowledge of Marketing Fundamentals & Overall Marketing Process, applied successfully in Ag business
Sound planning and analytical capabilities
Problem solving skills
Exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
Critical thinker both operational & strategic
Ability to work across functions and boundaries in Africa, with the commercial team(s), product managers, TD, communication, external agencies, and able to handle customers from marketing point of view
Should be willing to work on Contract
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Sales Associate
Job description
Are you a sales professional who is intrigued by the challenge of turning networks into opportunities? Do you thrive in environments which facilitate professional and individual growth? Are you motivated by the opportunity to earn an uncapped commission incentive based on targets?
Spire is looking to expand its current team to drive the sale of its products. It is therefore looking for a Sales Associate who will generate leads and support a fast and efficient sales process. A successful candidate will be required to continuously build their network and leverage these relationships.
This role is for a sales professional who is intrigued by the challenge of turning networks into opportunities. One who thrives in an environment which facilitates professional and individual growth. A successful candidate would also earn an uncapped commission incentive based on targets.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Relationship building and management
Pursue and attend events to build your professional network
Leverage relationships to convert leads into sales
Understand the needs of individuals to tailor initiatives accordingly
Lead generation
Interact with individuals within your network to identify new opportunities or referrals
Propose new products or product adjustments based on failed leads and feedback from the market
Support the sales process of converting leads
Consultative selling
Seek to understand a business and its challenges to effectively advise on products that could be adopted
Critically analyse and evaluate leads to enable focus on those with the potential to turn into sales
Engage your network to uncover new products/features and markets
Does this sound like you?
3 – 4 years proven experience in consultative sales
Appreciate the start-up environment
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Executive Driver
Executive Driver Job Responsibilities
To drive the MD to/from office, appointments, meetings and etc.
To accompany the MD to events, and selected meetings
To operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
To keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside
To recognize vehicle maintenance needs
To undertake ad-hoc assignment or duties assigned by management when required
Comply with the rules of the road such as traffic lights and so on
Perform basic inspection of the vehicle before traveling and ensure that vehicles are in good condition and safe
Routine errands during the day will be included
Qualifications for the Executive Driver Job
A Diploma in any field
3-4 years’ experience as personal or corporate driver is required
Must be very polished and street smart
Familiar with the routes in Nairobi and Tigoni area.
Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight and punctual with a good attendance record
Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and positive attitude
A valid driving license
Free of any criminal record
Males preferred
Flexibility in terms of working hours
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Brand Manager Project Officer
Brand Manager Job Accountabilities
Implement brand strategy to grow and sustain brand performance and profitability.
Monitor, control and report brand performance through brands health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (market share, awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.) providing solutions to shortfalls
Support the management of the NPD process for the brand in the CBU.
Support and monitor the implementation of pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio in the CBU.
Support the development & execution of approved brand M&C plan within guidelines.
Understand & apply relevant external environment factors including consumer insights, competitor activity and other CBU activity (networks).
Support Product Life Cycle Management including demand forecasting and minimising residuals.
Effective execution of Trade Marketing plans
Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement
Qualifications for the Brand Manager Job
Bachelor Degree
3-4 years demonstrated experience in Brand Management
Professional Qualification in Marketing is essential
IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications
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EWA Financial Planning and Business Analyst
Job description
This is a challenging role responsible for Financial Planning and & Analysis across the East and West Africa cluster in Africa and Middle East region. The role requires to effective partnership with the business to drive achievement of strategic goals. The role requires an individual who is commercially focussed and detail oriented, having a strong analytical mind with the ability to identify and strengthen areas of business risks and capitalise on opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Key member of Group FP&A team, driving management reporting and providing insights into the business financials;
Support FP&A leader in all areas;
Assist in driving profitability and growth by analyzing revenues, costs and new initiatives;
Drive improvements in reporting and forecasting processes to achieve operational excellence;
Effectively engage with multiple stakeholders across different levels / countries;
Preparation and financial planning as part of budget and forecast;
Performing management reporting and analysis for Emerging Group management team;
Provide support in defining and tracking of KPIs to reach agreed targets;
Apply if you meet the following Minimum Criteria:
Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting;
Accounting professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA);
3-4 years experience of Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial or Corporate Finance;
Analytical with a passion for enhancing processes and procedures;
Proven ability to provide insights based on large volumes of data;
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
Strong problem solving skills and ability to independently handle multiple stakeholders;
High proficiency using Excel (pivot tables,v-lookups, etc) and other Ms Office applications;
High standards of integrity and strong business ethics;
Excellent leadership skills;
The following is an added advantage;
Experience working with EssBase, Hyperion Financial Management or Enterprise, SAP and COGNOS;
Experience working in the research / FMCG industry;
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Enterprise Support Engineer Business Process Manager Operations & Logistics Manager Product Development Manager
Role Purpose:
To provide to all clients, technical support and troubleshooting guidance together with relevant teams within the organization, in areas pertaining to Wide Area Network(WAN), Local Area Network(LAN), Internet, data, voice, mail and LAN services queries from customers satisfactorily within the defined scope and laid down standards processes & procedures within the Helpdesk or Onsite.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Appropriate use of all monitoring tools available to enable identification and capturing of network faults and or alarms and taking appropriate action as per defined standards and procedures. Solarwinds, Cacti, U2000, Intermapper, Nagios, Sandvine etc.)• Receive queries from clients, create Incident tickets and maintain accurate and timely updates in the ticketing system, escalate incidents as needed to relevant teams• Carry out diagnostic checks to confirm fault and identify the cause of the network faults and or alarm.• Perform equipment checks remotely using automated monitoring tools in accordance with established policies and procedures• Interface directly with Internal and External Enterprise Engineers/Technicians to gather insight on the fault, receive updates and update all concerned teams based on updates received.• Properly assess impact to core network/services and resulting impact to Customers and escalate appropriately(Receive escalations from the ETS helpdesk team and correlate those incidents into larger service impacting problems)• Analyze recurring network incident and propose improvement plans with help from relevant teams• Offer technical support in relation to all company products to all clients assigned to ETS team as per defined standards and procedures.• Configure, update, and optimize the various monitoring systems• Provide accurate and timely feedback and reports to line manager and Head of ETS as may be required• Continuous growth in skill set through successfully getting / acquiring training resulting in demonstrable increase in skill set and thus overall improvement in output provided.• Maintain strong situational awareness of changes being performed throughout the core network through a solid change management process.• Meet quality objectives by following the recommended guidelines provided for quality management• Assist Help Desk team where needed in case of influx of or as per assignment given by the shift manager.• Any other duty as may be assigned and or delegated by line manager.
Academic/ Professional Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science and Engineering or related field or relevant work experience.• 3-4 Years’ experience in a senior support role within the Telecommunication Industry Professional Knowledge• Cisco Certified Network Associate is a Plus• Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI Model and standard network technologies• Experience with network monitoring tools – Solarwinds, Cacti
Professional Skills:
Customer & results orientation
Experience with managing Enterprise customers’ expectations
Ability to learn new technologies quickly in a self-study environment.
Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical thinking
Planning and organizing and pro-active approach
Team-work, communication and co-operation
Ability to multi-task in a high pressured, time critical environment.
Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet 24/7 business requirements.
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Field Sales Executive
Position Overview
The Sales Executive is responsible for the continuous attainment of the company’s revenue target in the assigned region through constantly identifying and securing new clients as well as maximizing sales from the current clients.
Field Sales Executive Job Responsibilities
Sales Generation and Conversion
Achieve set sales target from the assigned region continuously.
Research, Identify and secure new clients or marketing opportunities from the assigned region.
Cold calling to arrange for meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business.
Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the
prospective customer.
Maintain all clients through proactive communication with the client and ensuring that all queries, complains
are promptly attended to. Send than you notes after every visit.
Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers.
Ensuring Accounts are paid or settled on time and in full by the existing customers.
Following up on client orders and escalate any bottle necks being experienced.
Ensuring that samples requested for are delivered in a timely manner to the client and follow up to ensure they are returned or paid for as provided for in the policies and procedures
Planning and Development
Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
Participate in analysis of sales performance for informed management decisions.
Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future buying trends.
Conduct frequent Product Brand feasibility and provide accurate feedback to the management.
Analyzing the market environment i.e. analyzing other competitor’s prices, the amount of demand and supply in the market.
Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
You may also be involved with identifying new markets and business opportunities.
Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Ensure that all actions are guided by the company’s policies and procedures.
Administration and Reporting
Prepare and send quotation on the same day they are received.
Liaise with the Customer Care team to ensure requisitions are prepared in a timely manner.
Liaise with Operations to ensure accurate information on the expected delivery dates is well communicated to the client.
Preparation of weekly sales activities and route plans and presenting them to the Sales manager
Preparing sales reports in the approved formats.
Provide on-the-job training to new sales employees.
Prepares action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
Account for all monies issued by the company for the execution of one’s duties.
Perform other related duties or assignment as directed.
Organizational Alignment
Dealing with Internal and External customers to improve business profitability.
This position may be assigned to support a Client account relations role
Qualifications for the Field Sales Executive Job
Degree or Diploma in sales & marketing or Hospitality Management preferably from a leading institution
3-4 years experience in sales which should be in the hospitality industry.
Those with a background in food & beverage will have an added advantage.
Ability to work and contribute in a team.
Proven ability to meet sales targets.
Good presentation skills.
Must be a strong “people person” with excellent communication skills; a positive, persuasive personality.
Very aggressive and passionate.
Be very honest.
Able to build client relations.
Flexibility to travel.
Able to do follow ups.
Competent computer and database skill
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ERP Consultant
Job description
Bluekey are looking for experienced consultants to deliver implementation services on new ERP projects. We currently have vacancies for Implementation Consultants within our Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban branches. The job is challenging & stimulating and would suit Accountants or Business Solution consultants with experience in SAP Business One, Sage, Syspro, Evolution, Navision and similar ERP’s etc. Bluekey’s client base is largely SME and large enterprise subsidiaries, with from 5 – 200 ERP system users.
Cross training to SAP Business One and industry solutions will be provided.
The applicant must have 3-4 years of relevant experience, be confident and presentable and an Accounting, ICT or Engineering graduate. You would need to be very comfortable with business processes and terminology and very good at engaging and working with people at all levels in an organization.
The role is multi-dimensional; for smaller projects you may work largely alone but coalesce into project teams for larger or more complex engagements. As a consultant you will need to translate business requirements into a workable solution that you will implement. You may also have the business analysis skills necessary to conduct workshops to gather and document requirements and functional (or technical) specifications. Or you might have more of a technical bent focusing instead on integration, BI, stored procs and even development. While an ERP project is generally a team-effort, you will be exposed to and involved in the complete ERP implementation cycle including:
· Project Management
· Project definition
· Business requirements document/Blueprint
· System Configuration
· Customisation
· Data Migration
· Reporting and BI
· Testing
· Training
· Go-live
· Support
Travel is an essential part of consulting. License/own vehicle required.
Positions are available immediately.