Administrative and Sales Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Dorbe-Leit Solutions Ltd is a reputable and highly innovative consultancy firm driven by the passion to place the right people in the right jobs. We are looking for a young, enthusiastic and self-driven individual to fill the role of Administrative and Sales Assistant for our client.
Are you hungry to change the corporate world by building a highly and empowered team of professionals through training? Do you love working with people, interacting with customers and willing to learn and try your hand in anything?
Are you passionate about customer service, selling and want to push beyond your boundaries to achieve financial freedom and inner fulfillment? Are you driven and motivated by excellence in customer experience and professionalism? 
If so we would like to partner with you in bringing change in the corporate realms, we would like to hear from you!
As an Administrative and Sales Assistant, you will provide administrative and sales support to the office, its directors and other staff whilst efficiently managing the day to day office activities including the front office. You will be the first point of contact (POC) and a brand ambassador for the Company and therefore must project, protect and maintain a professional, refined, high-quality image of the organization.
You will be working for Our client who is a leading premier business information company that provides a wide range of development, training and consultancy services with the aim of improving the performance and output in people and organizations. They empower, transform and share skills set transfer through training and consultancy to transform the management and leadership culture of organizations and their staff.Providing general administrative support to the office and staffProviding sales support to the business development team by: -Telemarketing for the purpose of filling securing participants for open programmesRespond and follow up on sales queries appropriatelyContribute towards achievement of overall sales targetsE-marketing and selling to target clientsFront Office Management: Manning of front-office desk, receiving and screening incoming calls and visitors whilst addressing queries as professionally and efficiently as possibleEnsuring that in-bound and out-bound correspondence and related documents are effectively managed and circulatedMaintaining boardroom calendar, scheduling and planning for meetings, minute taking, report writing as requiredManaging the business contact manager system and ensuring it is up to dateProcurement and maintenance of office supplies, equipment and furniture and maintaining an up to date asset registerTimely and professional debt-follow up whilst coordinating with Finance departmentResponding to general business inquiries and providing relevant, accurate information to clientsLiaising with all suppliers and service providers on the Company’s behalfProviding training coordination support including preparation of training material, booking venues, set-up of training rooms and all other relevant administrative support.Keeping accurate records of all business related informationPrepare evaluation summaries and resultant report after each training programmeAct as a liaison with other offices, departments and external agenciesProvide administrative support to the management consultants/trainers/facilitatorsBe responsible for the day to day updates of all social media marketing platformMaintain custody of and retain an up to date, organized filling systemTyping and processing various documents as and when required.Any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeDiploma and/or equivalent from a recognized institution in a business related fieldA minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an admin and/or front office roleUnderstanding of the training industry will be a critical added advantageA good command and understanding of social media e-marketing tools for professional purposes. Formal training in this area will be an advantage.Prior sales experience will be considered.Required skills and key competenciesExcellent command and articulation of the English languageHigh interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from all walks of lifeAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyHigh team spirit and professional work ethicAbility to manage simultaneous assignmentsStrong organizational skills and keen eye for detailQuick thinker with a high level of proactivityIntegrity, a diplomatic manner and professional discretion essentialAbility to self-motivate and work under minimal supervisionSalary Budget: Ksh. 18,000 – 25,000
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke with the job title ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT as the subject before close of business 13th May, 2014. Only successful candidates will be contacted.