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Our client, an energy company is looking for Sales Executives. The main responsibility for the role is to increase sales volume and maximize market share.
Key responsibilities:
• Delivery of set volumes and revenue targets for the company.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual demand forecasts and sales plan.
• Providing management with regular market intelligence on volume and value share, competitor activities and overall demand patterns.
• Recommending the appointment of distributors and/or engagement of any other direct customers from the region.
• Analysing sales trends and variance’s and advising the management on appropriate strategies and actions to enable the company meet its objectives.
• Establishing and ensuring maintenance of good corporate relations with stakeholders in the region.
• Documenting, reporting and discussing execution of plans, sales and margin analysis and overall productivity with the Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
• A university degree preferably in commerce or Marketing.
• Diploma with 3 years plus experience in the same capacity/Sales.
• Experience in the sale of solar products.
• Highly numerate.
• Computer literate.
• Have excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Posses a clean driver’s license.
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Published at 17-12-2012
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Duties and Responsibilities:
? Developing and executing growth strategies for the business division ? Electronic and mechanical diagnostics and repairs of equipment
? Initiate, implement, and manage an equipment maintenance program, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
? Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering as necessary.
? Establish and maintain a maintenance system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of serviced equipment.
? Ensure an effective staff management process in the department is in place and is operational; recruitment, induction/orientation, performance management, discipline and growth and development.
? Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance targets can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
? In conjunction with the HR manager, resolving health and safety, legal and security issues
? Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the service centre
? Secures machinery and equipment by implementing security systems and measures.
? Maintains the stability and reputation of the centre by complying with legal requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Degree or diploma in mechanics or a related technical field and five years experience in maintenance and/or operation of a workshop
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment
? High energy, self drive and entrepreneurial spirit is a must for this position
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Job Summary-Purpose: The position is responsible for driving growth of sales of the business in a sustainable and profitable manner; while ensuring high level of customer service. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy development and Execution ? Developing and implementing growth strategies for the branch
Customer Relations
? Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
? Responding to customer complaints and comments.
? Engaging with the clients on the floor regularly
? Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
In-store Merchandising
? Review visual merchandising of the store on regular basis and make changes according to change in environment and customer feedback.
? Make special arrangements to strategically display certain goods within the store to attract customer.
? Prepare visual merchandising strategy& Plan, reviewing merchandising activities and studying trends.
? Spearhead in-store promotion to boost sales.
? Preparing promotional materials and displays.
Inventory Management:
? Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.
? Setting up control systems for data analysis and forward planning.
? Oversee inventory management
? Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.
Team management
? Managing and motivating the team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
? Ensure an effective staff management process in the department is in place and is operational; recruitment, induction/orientation, training, performance management, discipline and growth and development.
? In conjunction with the HR manager, resolving health and safety, legal and security issues
Risk Management
? Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
? Maintains the stability and reputation of the shop by complying with legal requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Customer Focus, Market Knowledge, Staffing, Results Driven, Strategic Planning, Management Proficiency, Client Relationships, Verbal Communication
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Our client a leading manufacturer of high end animal feeds is looking for a Plant Accountant to manage branch finance operations in line with company rules and regulations at their plant in Nakuru.

Description:

• Prepare financial/cost accounting reports for branch management and CSO staff to assist in decision making.
• Ensure internal controls are in place in order to ensure no loss of company assets.
• Ensure availability of funds (floats) at the Branch in order to ensure efficient running of operations.
• Play an active role in the preparation of branch budgets.
• Process supplier’s payments in line with agreed payment terms.
• Ensure Credit control procedures are adhered
• Manage Branch archives
• Ensure draft audit reports are conclusively responded to and status reports implemented.
• Ensure PaTaMu designated initiatives are implemented leading to continual productivity
• Oversee work performance of staff including their deployment, Learning and development and welfare in line with company policy.

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Requirements
• Graduate in Accounting, Business or related field
• Background in FMCG an added advantage
• Fully qualified Accountant
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of Baan ERP module

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Our client a forex dealer in Karen is looking for a front office cashier to join their growing organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawer, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding
• Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
• Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.

Requirements

• Be a mature and presentable person.
• A formal training with a minimum diploma in banking/finance
• Previous experience handling foreign currency is essential
• Ability to market the forex bureau.
• Ability to work independently

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Our client, a leader in the manufacturer of high end animal feeds is looking for a Plant Manager to oversee the overall plant operations for their facility in Nakuru.

Knowledge, Skills and Experienced Required
• Graduate in Sciences or a related field
• Professional qualification in milling, is an added advantage
• Minimum six years’ experience in Production Management and Plant Operations with at least three years at a senior management level
Key Result Areas
• Coordinating production of quality products in line with agreed production plans and costs
• Ensuring proper maintenance of Plant and Machinery.
• Ensure all KPI’s are achieved while staying within the site budget
• Ensuring optimum stock holding of all materials and spares consistent with requirements
• Ensuring that Safety, Health and Environment regulations and rules are adhered to
• Overseeing performance of staff including their deployment, learning and development and welfare in line with company policy.
• Ensuring PaTaMu designated initiatives are implemented leading to continual productivity

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To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information
• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results
• Determine and manage the marketing budget
• Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget
• Develop pricing strategy
• Liaison with media and advertising
Education and Experience
• Business or marketing-related degree
• Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies
• Technical marketing skills
• Proven experience in customer and market research
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• Experience with relevant software applications
Key Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Team-leadership ( must have led a team of at least 10)
• Formal presentation skills
• Persuasiveness
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Judgment
• Decision-making
• Stress tolerance
• Collaboration

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Reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer

The overall objective of the position is to provide efficient and responsive
administrative, organizational and logistical service to the Group CEO helping him to
optimize his time utilization.

The main responsibilities include;

• Manage and maintain the Group CEO’s diary
• Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondences and print attachments
• Conduct weekly diary meetings with the Group CEO to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests
• Schedule on behalf of the Group CEO meetings between him and his direct reports and the committees and groups to which he is a member
• Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements for the Group CEO
• Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the Group CEO by directing or taking forward such contact as appropriate
• Manage the process of calling for briefing on behalf of the Group CEO to ensure that he is fully prepared for all engagements
• Maintain an accurate and reliable record in hardcopy and electronic records on behalf of the Group CEO
• Prepare correspondences on behalf of the Group CEO including the drafting of general replies
• Keep and retrieve files
• Ensuring guests meeting the Group CEO are well taken care of.
• Provide a service that is in line with the Group CEO’s work habits and preferences

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Credible 3 years experience in a PA/ Executive assistant role in a highly flexible environment that requires tact, judgment and discretion in handling internal and external customers.
• Good experience in diary management
• Good experience of successfully working with senior management
• Private sector experience will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and also work under pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels including during difficult or challenging circumstances
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload amid conflicting demands and busy work periods
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in business management or related field from a recognized institution
• The post holder will be expected to develop a good understanding of the roles within the GCEO Office and also the roles of other Board members including the Executive chairman
• Post holder will be expected to creatively implement improvements to the way the office of the Group CEO is managed
• The post holder should expect that on occasion, they will be required to work flexibly with the Group CEO and on occasion a longer than normal day.
• In addition the post holder may be contacted by the Board or the Group CEO out of the normal office hours to deal with unexpected events.

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Reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer

The overall objective of the position is to provide efficient and responsive
administrative, organizational and logistical service to the Group CEO helping him to
optimize his time utilization.

The main responsibilities include;

• Manage and maintain the Group CEO’s diary
• Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondences and print attachments
• Conduct weekly diary meetings with the Group CEO to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests
• Schedule on behalf of the Group CEO meetings between him and his direct reports and the committees and groups to which he is a member
• Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements for the Group CEO
• Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the Group CEO by directing or taking forward such contact as appropriate
• Manage the process of calling for briefing on behalf of the Group CEO to ensure that he is fully prepared for all engagements
• Maintain an accurate and reliable record in hardcopy and electronic records on behalf of the Group CEO
• Prepare correspondences on behalf of the Group CEO including the drafting of general replies
• Keep and retrieve files
• Ensuring guests meeting the Group CEO are well taken care of.
• Provide a service that is in line with the Group CEO’s work habits and preferences

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Credible 3 years experience in a PA/ Executive assistant role in a highly flexible environment that requires tact, judgment and discretion in handling internal and external customers.
• Good experience in diary management
• Good experience of successfully working with senior management
• Private sector experience will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and also work under pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels including during difficult or challenging circumstances
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload amid conflicting demands and busy work periods
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in business management or related field from a recognized institution
• The post holder will be expected to develop a good understanding of the roles within the GCEO Office and also the roles of other Board members including the Executive chairman
• Post holder will be expected to creatively implement improvements to the way the office of the Group CEO is managed
• The post holder should expect that on occasion, they will be required to work flexibly with the Group CEO and on occasion a longer than normal day.
• In addition the post holder may be contacted by the Board or the Group CEO out of the normal office hours to deal with unexpected events.

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