A leading mineral fertilizer company with a global presence is sourcing for qualified candidates for the position of Sales Agronomist with experience in commercial agriculture.

The company deals in processing of ammonia, nitrates, NPK and fertilizers. We import a full portfolio of crop nutrition products through our operations in Mombasa and Nairobi.

Note: The position will be based in Uganda.

Responsibilities

To determine ways of cultivating crops on different plots of land, having in consideration the conditions of soil.Create and implement effective direct sales strategies for the organization and lead nationwide direct sales personnel.Visit key clients in Floriculture, Horticulture, Coffee, and Cereals, to build business, and identify opportunities.To determine the technological processes for sowing crops and the growing of the seedlings of vegetables, fruits, grape vines, etcThe management of agro-technical processes in the cultivation of plants.Provide supervision through field visits, observations and measurement of results.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.Manage to meet/exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.To make decisions about the plowing, sowing and plant protectionTo select and procure the seeds, fertilizers and other materials required for plant growthTo schedule the plowing and sowing.Draw the production plans according to the consumers' needsReceiving orders, developing the market and drawing up plans for animal productionTo manage the exploitation of land resourcesTo prepare laboratory tests for agricultural land and organization of the groundTo determine the fertilization processTo prepare the production plan for the crop plantsTo record the operative documentsTo ensure the coordination with the production of animalsDetermine ways of cultivating crops on different plots of land, as per the ground conditionsQualified Ugandans and Kenyans are invited to apply for the position.Make decisions on plowing and sowing.Choose and procure seeds, fertilizers and other materials.Schedule sowing and plowing.Prepare the production plans in accordance with the requirements of customers, receive their orders, enhance market development, etcPrepare plans for livestock production.Manage and regulate the exploitation of land resources.Prepare the analysis and laboratory testing for agricultural land.Determine the processes of fertilization.File the operative documents.Ensure the coordination with livestock production.Qualified candidates to forward their Resumes and cover letter to the email cvs@careerdirections.co.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Title: Manufacturing Commercial Manager Salary: KSh. 150 – 200K Gross

Our client is an established Manufacturer and Marketer of cold stores, prefabricated buildings, roof systems and associated products in the country. 

The company is seeking to hire a focused professional to feel the position of Commercial Manager in the company.
 Job Purpose:- The incumbent will be responsible for managing the sales team, customer acquisition, conducting market research, developing market and distribution network and conducting sales planning among other duties

Key Responsibilities:-
Foster strategic partnerships and relationships with existing as well as potential customers.Supervising a team of 10 staffIdentify key players in various industries and ensure interplay between them and the company.Oversee the development of marketing and distribution strategies and plan for the company.Coordinate market research and intelligence activities geared towards providing market information for decision-making – market trends, buyer values, competitors, SWOT etc.Facilitate the articulation of product development strategy along defined market product segments.Liaise with Research & Development and Production departments to coordinate the development of new products that meet customer/ market needs and expectations.Develop pricing strategies, bearing in mind company objectives and customer satisfaction.Generate regular reports on marketing activities.Anchor the development of the sales strategy and programmes to achieve the company’s sales revenue targets.Participate in periodic sales planning and budgeting, monitor implementation and performance and develop strategies to address shortfall in targets.Allocate sales accounts and targets to Sales Officers and monitor sales team performance and implement incentive schemes to motivate Sales Officers to achieve sales targets.Generate and follow up on sales leads.Negotiate variations in price, delivery and product specifications with customers.Ensure ongoing collaboration with Marketing and Operations functions to determine effective pricing of products and services.Set evaluation parameters to measure customer satisfaction. Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs and competitor initiatives and devise strategies to optimally utilize market opportunitiesQualifications and Requirements:-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Sales and MarketingMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar positionProven experience in leading a team of over 10 staffFinancial Planning and Strategy experience Good understanding of Sales Planning, Competitive AnalysisUnderstanding the Customer and good knowledge of Product DevelopmentGood working knowledge of MS – Excel, Word, power pointProject Management experience is preferredAbility to work with minimal supervision.Good business communication & Presentation skills.Strong influencing skills.If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Manufacturing Commercial Manager 150 – 200K Gross) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 15th December, 2014

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Job Description: Commercial Partnerships Project Manager
Reports to: New Markets Expansion & Infrastructure Manager
 About Us: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste every day and safely remove it from the community.
We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the byproducts to Kenyan farms. Since November 2011, we have launched over 500 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of 270 micro-entrepreneurs. We have collected and converted over 3500 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of almost 200 people – 90% Kenyan and 60% from informal settlements.
We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. In order to deliver our strategic goals, we are expanding. We are forming commercial partnerships to help bring accessible, hygienic sanitation to a wider population who are also in need of improved facilities. Whilst growing we are passionate about ensuring we constantly achieve operational efficiency, deliver to our exacting standards and maximise customer and user satisfaction. Commercial partnerships and wider expansion are a new area for us. We are looking to build a strong team of energetic and passionate team members to lead our growth over the coming years. We need a Commercial Partnreships Project Manager to be that vital  link between the demanding customer and our complex operational business. One minute you will be in a meeting with a senior director of the client organisation, the next you will be checking that toilet cleaning standards are being met. The Partner we are serving is looking for a much wider roll out beyond this first phase. There is a huge opportunity for both Sanergy and the successful candidate. You will be a dynamic, experienced and imaginative customer focused individual, able to develop innovative solutions to ensure a smooth roll out of the phase 2 pilot of over 200 toilets and stabilise ongoing operations in Limuru. This could lead to many more orders, both in Kenya and beyond. Do you have what it takes?  
Sanergy seeks a flexible and adaptable, individual who can rise to varied challenges. You will work with the full range of Sanergy departments and be a true ambassador for the organisation. You will be responsible for an efficient and effective process to deliver this complex multi location programme with many stakeholders and sensitivities. You will ensure we deliver world class customer service at all levels. This work will have a significant impact on the growth of Sanergy, not just from a day-to-day perspective, but also in terms of environmental, social and economic impact for Kenyans. Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Partner organization and Sanergy teams,World class customer service,Ensuring clear communication and expectation management both within Sanergy and the partner organization,Co-ordinate approvals and agreement of the roll out to enable a seamless process,Liaise with partner team to agree on work areas, stores, locations etcArrange and deliver the initial community briefing before works commence and user education before the opening of the toilets.Ensure all customers are comfortable to use our toilets,Ensure Sanergy works in a safe and professional manner at all times and ensure Sanergy complies with the partners policies and working practices.Ensure the service levels for operational toilets are effectively delivered,Manage the collection of feedback, analyse and report results making recommendations for improvements,Delivering this complex programme within tight financial constraints,Ultimately ensure resounding customer satisfaction is delivered by Sanergy to the partner organization.Degree in project management or similar.Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.Previous, demonstrable customer relations background would be an advantage.Excellent analytical skills – data collection, statistics, data modellingPassionate about developing and maintaining strong customer relations,Project magement experience – how to manage projects, break down problems, develop methodologies, frameworks and develop implementation plansHuman centred problem solving – understanding and working with users, how to get to the why rather than the what and developing innovative solutions from this informationResoundingly pragmaticHold a continuous, restless desire to improve yourself, your project teams, and your organizationA collaborative mentalityPowerful communications skills - particularly in presenting ideas.Deep-rooted empathy and humilityMore qualitatively, we are looking for someone who has the desire to take on a whole new challenge in a whole new context, a tenacity and drive to keep going in the face of frustrations and set-backs inevitable in working in a developing country and in a new and exciting sector. We believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who believe their skills will deliver that transformation

Position: Site Supervisor (Commercial Site) - Real Estate
Our Client in real estate is urgently hiring for the above opening. We are inviting experienced candidates in real estate to apply as soon as possible.

Job duties:

The site supervisor will be based at a commercial property which (s) he will be required to manage to ensure:Amounts due for rents or services are collected in good time.Cleanliness is maintained at all times.All equipment is kept in good working order.Continuous supply of utilities such as electricity and water.Security is always at a maximum level, with any shortcomings rectified immediately.Third party suppliers and contractors deliver to agreed specifications.Tenant/landlord queries and concerns are addressed promptly and courteously.Effective liaison and communication between the Management Company and tenants/landlords, including follow up of issues pending resolution and delivery of documents, notices, etc.Periodic review of the upkeep of the site with suggestions for improvement.University degree or other post-secondary qualification.Minimum 1 years’ experience managing a commercial building or warehouse.Key skills: problem-solving, ability to work unsupervised, communication, diplomacy.Duty station: Nairobi.
Anticipated start date: Immediately.
Salary: Competitive.

How to Apply: Only applications with real estate experience, job title & current salary (net pay) on subject line will be considered. Kindly email cover letter & updated resume to:
recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

NOTE: Consider unsuccessful if not contacted within 7 days.

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Our client in the Insurance Brokerage Industry is in need of Head of Commercial Sales - Insurance

Reporting To: GM-Finance & Operations
 

Overall Job Purpose: The candidate will oversee the Head of Retail and Channels, the Head of Corporate and the Head of Health Business. This position in a normal organization would be MD or Commercial Director. The candidate should have high network connection, good at managing the overall business, coming up with commercial strategies and managing the heads of the various functions. It will be important for the candidate to have a good knowledge of insurance or financial services and should have handled all the functions of - Retail, Channels and Corporate in a previous sales role. 
The main deliverable will include growing the business and the people.
The position leads and manages the operational functioning of the corporate department.They should be able to manage 1) Corporate Sales 2) Retail Sales 3) Channel Sales and focus on the Health BusinessAchieve set targets in alignment to the business strategy.Business DevelopmentGenerate new business and maintain existing portfolio, new business to include: SME’s, Retail/Channel, the Mining Industry and the Government.Manage and lead the corporate division team and develop and implement a commission structureManage corporate division agentsManage relations with clients and service providersSet targets in alignment to the Channel strategy and also manage P&LChannel operations managementManage payment and collection of premiumsManage administration of channels claims.Account ManagementDeveloping & supporting partnersIncrease in customer baseMeeting or exceeding set targets.A motivated and high performing sales teamGood relations with the service providersDegree in Sales and Marketing/ Business related degree3 years Experience in handling corporate accountsQualification and experience in InsuranceVery good communicator and with excellent interpersonal skillsApproachableGood negotiation skillsIf you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.