FMCG Company HR Assistant, Sales Reps and Formal Market Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit driven and dynamic individuals to fill the following vacancies;

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Department: Human Resource

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs by carrying out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation/payroll administration, organization development, executive administration, and employment.

The Human Resources Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The HR Assistant has partial responsibility in these areas:

recruiting and staffing logistics;performance management and improvement tracking systems;employee orientation, development, and training logistics;employee relations;employer - employee communication;compensation and benefits administration - payroll link to the Time and Attendance systememployee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; andemployee services;maintaining employee files and the HR filing system and recordkeeping;Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office.Skills, Qualifications & Experience
At least a Diploma in Human Resource ManagementMinimum 2 years relevant experience in HR administrationHands-on experience HR & Payroll systemEmployment law & labour regulations Local regulatory environments including overtime, equal employment, fair labour practices, etc.Knowledge of income tax laws/rulesStrong human resource advisory skillsSolid PC / MS Office skillsEnglish proficiencyCreation and useData crunching and insightsAnalytical and mathematical skillsGood Business acumenJob Title: Sales Representatives - Western, Coast, Nairobi and Central region
Department: Sales and Distribution
Reports to: Area Manager

Job Purpose

Generate orders, maintain standards and identify growth opportunities within a channel / customer in order to drive sales volumes, brand loyalty, in-outlet execution and customer service excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

Sales PlanningSales ExecutionVolume GenerationCustomer SatisfactionMarket IntelligenceMarket place competitivenessSales Administration - Reporting & Budgeting & Sales measurementKnowledge and Skill Requirements
At least 2 years Sales and marketing experience (including field based exposure) in the FMCG Sector.Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.Sound negotiating skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of attention to detail.Goal drivenAssertivenessAt least a Diploma in Sales and MarketingWorking Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Please specify on your cover letter, the region (Coast, Central, Western, and Nairobi) applied for.

Title: Formal Market Manager

Reporting to: Sales and Distribution Director

Job purpose:

To develop and sustain the portfolio of brands specific to key accounts in accordance with the image and objectives set by the company.

Primary Responsibilities

Sales ManagementDistribution ManagementPlanningCustomer RelationshipPeople ManagementManagement Reporting & BudgetingKnowledge and Skill Requirements
5 years sales and distribution experience (including field based exposure).Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.Sound negotiating skillsExperience in financial management.Understanding of fleet management.High level of attention to detail.Leadership qualities and skills.Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field.Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment.

Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & E-mail contacts of two referees not later than Monday 31st January 2011 to

DNA. No. 851
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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