Solar Product Sales Executive - Nyahururu
Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar)
Salary: Kshs 20,000 retainer; incentives and allowances

Our client has an outstanding career opportunity for a Solar Product Sales Executive to join a leading internationally recognized Manufacturing Company in the Solar Industry. The position is located in Nyahururu, east of Nakuru.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for the expansion of the commercial and utilities sales through the partnerships our client has build with selected banks and MFIs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Continuously establish and develop business relationships with potential and new customers, expanding sales coverage of the company in the given regionProviding strong service to the new and existing accounts.Contribute to the design, development and implementation of the company's sales plan.Identify and develop key accounts. Negotiation and follow up of contracts.Manage entire selling process from forecasting to actual product delivery and payment collection for all the key accountsStaying in close contact both with customers and the company's related internal departments. Communication directly with customers on issues relating to their orders and shipments. Coordinate with Sales Support Office to ensure availability and timely delivery of modules, and to advise customers of stock status.Maintain close relationship and communication with existing key accounts to understand their needs regarding technical, financial, logistic and marketing support, and organize internal resources to meet those needs and identify new business opportunities.Analyze and monitor account customer data, and develop reports on a regular basis based on customer information and development trend.Identify, establish and manage multi-tiered relationships across customers and company's organization to ensure a long-term business partnership.Represent the company in local and national exhibitions and conferences.Minimum Diploma in Sales and MarketingMinimum 2+ years of previous experience within a similar role at an international company in the solar and renewable energy industry.Must have sales experience in the Nairobi regionCandidates with direct sales experience in the MFI or banking industry are also encouraged to apply. This should be candidates who have sold to chamas, women groups etc.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, able to influence peers.Proactive self-starter and problem solver.Strong negotiation and communication skills. Should be able to make a presentation to a group of peopleSelf motivated, quick thinker, proactive, and passionate for customer satisfaction.Proven track-record of meeting targets Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 days per monthStrong team player, able to work with our microfinance partnersA go-getter, who can take initiative and work independentlyEnergetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionateExcellent communication and presentation skillsIf 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 (Solar Product Sales Executive – Nyahururu Kshs 20K plus incentives and allowances) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 17th December, 2014

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Solar Product Sales Executive - Thika
Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar)
Salary: Kshs 20,000 retainer; incentives and allowances

Our client has an outstanding career opportunity for a Solar Product Sales Executive to join a leading internationally recognized Manufacturing Company in the Solar Industry. The position is located in Thika, bordering Nairobi town.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for the expansion of the commercial and utilities sales through the partnerships our client has build with selected banks and MFIs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Continuously establish and develop business relationships with potential and new customers, expanding sales coverage of the company in the given regionProviding strong service to the new and existing accounts.Contribute to the design, development and implementation of the company's sales plan.Identify and develop key accounts. Negotiation and follow up of contracts.Manage entire selling process from forecasting to actual product delivery and payment collection for all the key accountsStaying in close contact both with customers and the company's related internal departments. Communication directly with customers on issues relating to their orders and shipments. Coordinate with Sales Support Office to ensure availability and timely delivery of modules, and to advise customers of stock status.Maintain close relationship and communication with existing key accounts to understand their needs regarding technical, financial, logistic and marketing support, and organize internal resources to meet those needs and identify new business opportunities.Analyze and monitor account customer data, and develop reports on a regular basis based on customer information and development trend.Identify, establish and manage multi-tiered relationships across customers and company's organization to ensure a long-term business partnership.Represent the company in local and national exhibitions and conferences.Minimum Diploma in Sales and MarketingMinimum 2+ years of previous experience within a similar role at an international company in the solar and renewable energy industry.Must have sales experience in the Thika region and its environs Candidates with direct sales experience in the MFI or banking industry are also encouraged to apply. This should be candidates who have sold to chamas, women groups etc.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, able to influence peers.Proactive self-starter and problem solver.Strong negotiation and communication skills. Should be able to make a presentation to a group of peopleSelf motivated, quick thinker, proactive, and passionate for customer satisfaction.Proven track-record of meeting targets Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 days per monthStrong team player, able to work with our microfinance partnersA go-getter, who can take initiative and work independentlyEnergetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionateExcellent communication and presentation skillsIf 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 (Solar Product Sales Executive - Thika Kshs 20K plus incentives and allowances) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 17th December, 2014

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Job Title: Senior Associate - Product DesignDeadline: October 1 (Applications are reviewed on a Rolling Basis)Reporting To: Manager: Engineering And ResearchAbout Evidence Action: Evidence Action is assuming management and growth responsibility for two programs tested and incubated at Innovations for Poverty Action that are currently making a difference in the lives of millions of people in Africa and Asia: the Deworm the World Initiative (DTW) and Dispensers for Safe Water Initiative (DSW). 
Evidence Action scales proven development interventions and crafts resilient business models for long run success.
About Dispensers for Safe Water: Each year, over 1.8 million children under the age of five die from diarrhea, a leading cause of which is unsafe drinking water. DSW is an entrepreneurial team tasked with scaling the Chlorine Dispenser System (CDS) – a proven innovation for dramatically expanding access to water treatment at extremely low cost.DSW’s work is growing rapidly – we currently serve over 1 million people in Kenya, our primary country of operations, and plan to reach 25 million in the next 5 years. Our program has ambitious plans to expand in 2-3 countries in the coming 2 years.Our work is based on strong proof of Chlorine Dispenser impact – a randomized controlled trial in Western Kenya demonstrated a six-fold increase in the number of households treating their water with chlorine. Such a dramatic expansion in safe water usage will prevent over 1.4 million cases of diarrhea and 1,300 child deaths each year once we reach our Kenya target of 5 million people served.About the Hardware: The chlorine dispenser hardware is designed to deliver a metered dose of dilute chlorine at communal water sources, where the reminder to treat is most salient and where the visibility of dosing promotes social norm formation. The hardware itself consists of a blow-molded HDPE tank filled with 1.25% sodium hypochlorite, a ball valve that delivers the appropriate dose of chlorine for a standard water collection container, and an injection-molded casing that is mounted on a concrete base near the water point using a standard PVC pipe.The current design is a simple, affordable, user-friendly product that shifts water treatment activity from the point of use to the point of collection while also protecting household drinking water against recontamination during storage. The dispenser itself is just one component of the complete Chlorine Dispenser System: ensuring a quality product also involves a commitment to community education and participation, and the development of a strong chlorine supply chain in rural areas.About the Position: The Senior Associate: Product Design will be one of two key team members on the Design and Innovations team. The Design and Innovation team is dedicated to collaborating with our programs to discover opportunities for innovation. In order to meet our programs’ ambitious targets as well as grow as an organization, we recognize that we must continuously search for opportunities for radical program improvements. The vision of this team is to apply Human Centered Design methodologies to identify and design solutions for drastic improvements programmatic outcomes.The Senior Associate: Product Design is responsible for the design and prototyping of hardware focused innovations. Initially, the majority of this person’s work would focus on the Dispensers for Safe Water program, but would also do some design work for the Deworm the World Program (and others) as needed. The SA Product Design will focus on key hardware design aspects such as the solid chlorine dispenser, valve redesign, the tablet pole, and any other hardware issues that have been identified as priority for the programs. 1. Finalize the design of the current generation dispenser hardware
Assess the current dispenser for design improvementsRedesign the dispenser valve with a focus on durability in harsh conditions and other dispensing mechanism options.Redesign any other components that are identified as weak or in need for improvementEnsure the CAD design of our product line is up to date and completeGenerate documentation of all dispenser components including drawings, material specifications, costings, and packing.
2. Design next-generation dispenser:
Using solid chlorine could save up to 90% of our supply chain costs. Building on the initial prototypes, design a dispenser that accurately and consistently doses very small volumes of powdered chlorineLead the field test of the solid chlorine dispenser
3. Bring components to manufacturing:
Develop a manufacturing plan for redesigned components with input from the Senior Associate: Supply and Logistics to examine global optionsDevelop tooling designs for new components

Practical, hands-on and keen understanding of mechanismsA start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, and flexibleCreative thinker, able to brainstorm and address current dispenser issues 

5 years’ experience detailed design workBachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or similar Competent in Autocad Inventor Proactive, willing to take on new challenges Experience with powders, dispensing mechanisms (desired)
To apply, please submit a CV/Resume, Cover Letter, and Design Portfolio to: kenyajobs@evidenceaction.orgIndicate the REF CODE and TITLE on the subject line. (ENG-01 Senior Associate Product Design)

Min. Experience: Manager / Supervisor
Living Goods is seeking a dynamic and driven Product Manager to join our Product team in Kenya. The Product Manager will be tasked to ensure Living Goods' product range achieves maximum impact through securing products on exceptional terms that driving maximum profits to are agents and products to our customers.

Reporting to the Director of Product, the Kenya Product Manager will support the selection of products, negotiate the terms and have a product range that offers real impact to our customers and great value to our agents.

Leveraging your exceptional communication and influence skills combined with attention to detail you will manage the supplier base driving suppliers for promotional marketing support to increase sales and ensure that product is continuously available You'll ensure that the total product offer, availability and efficient selling are fully considered and that maximum profit is generated while maintaining a great product range that delivers impact and sells. 
The right candidate will have a proven ability to work under pressure in a fast moving dynamic environment while delivering results at an individual and team level.

You are great for this position if you are a driven, smart and pragmatic entrepreneurial leader with an exceptional track record of sourcing, negotiating, supplier management and product & stock management. 

This position is based in Nairobi Kenya with possible travel to Kampala Uganda.To execute the sourcing and selection strategy for all Living Goods products in KenyaTo achieve optimum product cost through excellent supplier selection and effective negotiation with suppliers.To analyze the product range reviewing all round performance on a continuous basis to build recommendations for improvements to the product offer.To relentlessly look at different ways of sourcing product to achieve the best cost price and product offer.Manage the supply base through the development of contracts, setting and monitoring KPIs, and holding regular reviews.To undertake market assessments and competitor benchmarking and regularly assess pricing to determine the optimum pricing position of Living Goods products.Working with suppliers, negotiate support and develop marketing tactics for Living Goods products and co-ordinate the development of marketing materials.To support product development by ensuring key milestones in the critical path are met in order that new products are launched on time and with the right quality and price.Develop a procurement plan by understanding demand trends by completing a needs estimation, calculating the coverage needs, using stock on hand reports and therefore determining re-order quantities.Manage all information related to product.Regularly visit branches and agents to continuously look at ways to improve the product offer for our agents and end customers.Collaborate closely with the Living Goods Branch sales teams to ensure the product range sells like madShare expertise and experience with Living Goods’ Uganda product team.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in buying multiple products.Strong commercial awareness and previous Buying experience required preferably within East African markets.Excellent supplier management, negotiation and influencing skills will be essentialProven track record of delivering a profitable product rangeExperience of working with suppliers on a FOB & domestic basisProduct, market and consumer knowledgeProven success in developing product marketing strategies to increase sales volumes.Excellent computer literacy especially with excel skills and data analysis.Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.Kenyan National or experience working in Kenya for 6+ years. Compensation: A highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.  The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.

Position: Corporate Voice Product Manager
Reporting to: Head of B2B Marketing
 Role Purpose: The Corporate Voice Product Manager manages the voice access products portfolio dedicated to Enterprise customers. It encompasses: management of the full product life cycle from development to pruning; launch of product improvement or new product lines; Products’ P&L optimization; Product dashboard publication.NB: Enterprise customers range from SME to Corporate and government: Products and services to manage are: Fixed Voice, ISDN, VOIP, Audio Web Conference, PSTN, Biashara Talk, Toll free number, Premium rate service. Key Duties and Responsibilities.

Responsibilities / Execution activities Constantly analyze and update customers’ needsMonitor industry and competition activityMonitor new possible products or features based on new technical components or services proposed by vendorsManage the products portfolio by:Preparing end of Product lifeImprove existing Product with new features, services, options, …Launch new Product developmentsManage and optimize Products’ P&LOptimize costs with support of IT&N, sourcing and finance teamOptimize revenues by adopting right pricing structure and strategy so to grow volumes and develop market shareLead Product improvement or new development by managing Time To Market (TTM) internal processPrepare right commercialization tools to Sales teamSupport Sales’ Bid reviewsVisit targeted customers to understand better their needs to guide product and process improvements.Define and maintain products’ dashboardsAcademic/ Professional QualificationsDegree in Marketing, Business Management or equivalent.Good knowledge of telecom industry with preferably good understanding of Corporate voice productExcellent command of project management including product specification, and IT developments Good presentation, reporting and communications skillsExcellent presentation skillsTeam playerCustomer oriented Ability to work in transversal organization to deliver results to the teamExcellent analytical and specification skillsResult oriented Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detailSelf-motivated with initiative and autonomy.This position is open to Kenyan citizens only. If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.
Application should be sent latest by 15th July 2014, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.