Events Management Company Marketers Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 17, 2017

Our client, an Events Management company in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Marketers to assist in marketing some of their events.
 

6 Positions

Job Requirements

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills


• Good customer service skills


• Attention to detail


• Previously worked as a Brand Ambassador / Promoter


• Please note that this is a six (6) weeks event.

How to Apply

Interested candidates to send their CVs to vacancies@peoplefoco.co.ke.

Clearly indicate ‘Marketer-Events’ on the subject of the email.

Vivo Activewear Sales Rider Job in Kenya

Sep 1, 2017

Vivo Activewear Limited

Are you passionate about retail sales? 

Can you ride a motorcycle? 

Are you excited about joining a fast-growing Kenyan brand?
 

If your answer is YES! then Vivo is looking for you!
 

We have an exciting new opening for a “Sales Rider” that could be the perfect fit for you!
 

 

Position Overview: The Sales Rider is mainly responsible for distributing products promptly to our customers. 

He/she will is expected to represent Vivo in a professional manner and strive to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
 

Essential Job Functions

• Maximising sales and meeting sales targets: This includes cross selling and upselling


• Building and maintaining good relationships with customers


• Handling all customer requests courteously and professionally


• Being knowledgeable of and performing sales support functions related to Point of Sales (POS) procedures


• Learning Vivo"s systems and procedures to enhance selling efficiencies and complete support duties


• Promoting the Vivo Loyalty Programme


• Verifying items to be delivered by matching orders with quantities and items handed over for dispatch and noting discrepancies.


• Delivering a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes


• Following routes and time schedule


• Loading, unloading, preparing, inspecting and operating the delivery vehicle


• Ensuring that goods are well handled while in transit and presentable upon arrival at destination


• Asking for feedback on provided services and escalating clients’ complaints


• Collecting payments and issuing receipts


• Informing customers about new products and services


• Completing logs and reports


• Following regulations and safety standards

Requirements
 

Educational requirements

• High school degree


• Diploma or certificate

Behavioural requirements

• Positive attitude


• Strong inter-personal skills


• Willingness to learn


• Integrity


• Professionalism


• Honesty


• Dependability


• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service

Work-related Skills

• 1-3  years customer service/retail sales experience preferred


• Licensed rider (BCEFG)


• Proven experience as a delivery rider


• Customer driven and a keen interest in sales


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• An eye for fashion and trends 


• Ability to problem solve and find solutions for customers


• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision


• Excellent organizational and time management skills. The ability to plan, organize and prioritise own work


• Ability to bring individual judgment and creative thinking to the role


• Articulate with a good command of English and Kiswahili (speaking, reading, writing)

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements, please submit a detailed CV to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com. 

The subject of your email should read “Sales Rider”.
 

The submission deadline is 5th September 2017. 

No application received after this date will be accepted. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Broker Consultant (Life Corporate) Job at Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance, Kenya

Sep 5, 2017

Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, therefore canvassing will automatically be disqualified
 

Broker Consultant - Life Corporate

Ref. No. BC/HR/08/2017
 

Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd is a member of MMI Holdings Limited, a global player in Health, Life and Short term Insurance, and operating in Africa, South East Asia, India and the UK. 

Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd is seeking to fill the above listed position with dynamic, forward thinking achievers with expertise in the Life Insurance field.
 

Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the General Manager – Corporate Business, the Broker Consultant will be responsible for accelerating growth of the Corporate Life Business, by identifying and sourcing new leads for new group life business opportunities and acquire such new business as to meet and exceed sales targets and grow the number and volumes of broker partners and related business.

In addition s/he will build relationships through continuous communication with and education of intermediary clients so as to position the company as a preferred solution provider.
 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue and establish new business channels through brokers and direct marketing efforts.


• Pursue timely business quotations with the relevant departments.


• Negotiate and communicate renewal terms of all assigned schemes in accordance with agreed timelines.


• Foster strategic relationships with other industry players so as to position the company favorably in the market.


• Serve as the first point of contact for assigned accounts and brokers.


• Analyze and understand the clients’ business needs and recommend value adding solutions.


• Engage with assigned business partners such as direct clients, agents and brokers for improved service delivery and client satisfaction.


• Promote the company brand through broker presentations, workshops/trainings and related activities.


• Engage in joint visitations to clients with intermediaries.


• Gather appropriate market intelligence on competitor activities and keep abreast of industry trends and developments.


• Monitor market trends and recommend changes to current product offerings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing or its equivalent


• Knowledge of Life Insurance Corporate Business (Group Life)


• Diploma in Insurance or related field will have an added advantage


• At least 5 years’ experience in Group Life Sales.


• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with Brokers and Agents and generate revenue from these relationships.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written presentation skills


• Strong report writing ability.


• Demonstrable ability to build business-to-business relationships


• Superior analytical and problem solving skills.

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant academic testimonials via email only to jobs@metcannon.co.ke by 11th September 2017. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shield Enterprise Business Development Associate Job in Kenya

Sep 5, 2017

Shield Enterprise is recruiting a Business Development Associate to take over management of the sales process and pipeline, to generate new leads and to provide assistance and training to lenders / customers in the post-sales period.

The Business Development Associate will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Marketing – development of marketing content e.g. email campaigns, blog, reports and case studies. The idea cement Shield Enterprise’s as a pioneer in mobile lending technology


• Sales - Manage the lead generation process. Leads follow up, closing existing leads, responding to RFPs, system demos and monthly sales analytics & reports


• Training – responsible for training new customers on the Shield Enterprise System including development and improvement of existing training materials, including online manual, training videos etc.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience with CRM tools, mailing tools (MailChimp) as well as CMS tools is required.


• Bachelor’s degree


• Experience in social media and marketing


• Experience working in Software and/or SaaS technology sector is an added advantage


• Experience in selling solutions to MNO, MFIs, SACCOs and Banks is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applications to sales@shieldenterprise.co.ke by 15th Sep 2017

Lintons Beauty World Brand Representative (Shea Moisture) Job in Kenya

Sep 5, 2017

Lintons Beauty World About the organization Lintons Beauty World is a leading beauty brand in Kenya seeking to champion African Beauty.

It is currently a family run business with two focus areas; a thriving retail business with 15 outlets at leading malls in Nairobi offering top of the line skincare, color cosmetics and spa services and Trade. 

The trade arm exclusively distributes global brands such as Black Opal, Essie, Nimue, Shea Moisture, Bio Balance, BH Cosmetics to over 100 beauty shops, salons, pharmacies and spas across the region. 

We are looking for Brand Representatives to champion the Shea Moisture presence in the market.

 

Our teams are comprised of talented and self-motivated individuals who work hard to delight the customer. 

The ideal candidates will interact with our trade clients on a daily basis to ensure that excellent customer service is delivered.

Role: Brand Representative - Shea Moisture
 

Job Description

1. Create impactful and innovative marketing programs to drive the brand. 

2. Generate sales-driving ideas and concepts covering target market. 

3. Development and leadership of strategic brand direction, sales goals and implementation of marketing programs 

4. Analyze brand and proactively develop actionable plans to drive sales 

5. Develop and execute bi-monthly and new door sales promotions (includes: managing annual promotional calendar, project management, sales projections, copywriting, managing the creation of artwork, budget analysis, post promotion sales review) 

6. Contribute content to marketing publications as needed 

7. Ongoing research business/marketing/ industry trends 

8. Presentation of marketing initiatives to key groups, as needed 

9. Participate in special events for the organization as needed 

10. Price review and analyzing profitability 

11. Monitoring product distribution and consumer responses 

12. Oversee all in-house product launches
 

13. Oversee brand merchandising 

14. Drive current brand content for web sites and e-marketing in partnership with the Social media Marketing team 

15. Handle brand Relations 

16. Any other duties assigned by Brand Managers 

Compensation 

• A competitive base salary and travel allowance 


• Commission & bonus based on achievement of sales & profitability targets 

Lintons Beauty World is an equal opportunity employer committed to offering a diverse working environment. 

How to Apply

For applications, send your CV with 3 recent referees to hr@lintonsbeauty.com on or before 6th of September 2017.

Unit Trust Scheme Sales Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 5, 2017

We are looking for a talented individual to fill the Unit Trust Scheme Sales Executive position in Nairobi. Our client is a leading financial and investment company. 

The individual will be responsible for ensuring the growth of the Unit Trust Scheme and the products under it. You will be working with sales targets.
 

Applicants must be enthusiastic, organized and have excellent communication skills to ensure a world class customer experience.
 

Principal responsibilities
 

UTS Sales

• Finding new Business for all UTS Products.


• Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly targets are met.


• Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet and exceed targets


• Negotiating the terms of agreement and closing sales


• Identifying & establishing contact & develop business opportunities with potential customers proactively.


• Aggressively promote & propose products to potential clients.


• Creative in marketing sense & passion to learn in related UTS products


• Able to do presentation to customers of all levels & good follow up.


• To meet individual sales target with a positive attitude.


• Coming up with marketing strategies.


• Conduct investor Education to existing, new and future clients.

Client Service

• Look after the customer relationship in pre-sales and to post sales


• Keep clients apprised of product and service enhancements, including changes in investment options.


• Providing excellent customer service to clients, members and third parties.


• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers

Reporting

• Preparation of weekly sales reports


• Preparation of any other reports that might be required by the Management.

Any other duties assigned by management in line with task.
 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Demonstrated and proven financial industry Sales track record. Unit Trust sales will be an added advantage.


• Degree in Marketing, Diploma in sales, BCom, (Accounting) or any other similar qualification from a recognized university.


• At least 5 years’ sales experience


• Sales experience in the Insurance Industry will also be an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili


• Excellent customer service


• Drive and commitment


• Self-motivated


• Desire to achieve individual and team goals


• Sales and negotiation skills


• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Behavior

• Honest and reliable


• Result driven


• Customer focus


• Accountable for own actions


• Well spoken


• Friendly


• Confident

Apply

Send your Cover Letter and detailed CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2908”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2908 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.

Deadline for receiving applications: 12th September 2017

N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.

If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.

Sales and Marketing Executive (HR and Training Services) Job in Kenya

Sep 6, 2017

We are one of the leading HR and Training Consultancy Firms in Kenya.

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position:
 

Sales and Marketing Executive

The main purpose of this role will be to effectively address the needs of our clients through marketing and selling our HR and Training services to the them while achieving personal and organisational objectives.

 

The suitable candidate for the position should have:

• Degree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing or equivalent


• Over Two years sales and marketing experience a service industry.


• Excellent communication skills


• A positive attitude


• Self-driven and resilient person


• Good Negotiation skills


• Good and unquestionable moral standing.

Please note that the position is on commissions only.

How to Apply

If interested and qualify, kindly send your CV to jobs@outrivalhr.com.  

Kindly indicate the specific position you are applying for “Sales and Marketing” as the Subject of the email.

Graduate Sales Intern Vacancy in Kenya

Sep 6, 2017

Duma Works is recruiting Smart Graduate Sales Intern.

The hiring company is reputable for its importation and distribution of well recognized beverages across East Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Present and sell company products to new potential and existing clients


• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify targets and to project the number of contact to be made


• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity


• Aggressively work on their monthly targets


• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned


• Prepare presentations, proposals and contracts


• Develop and maintain sales materials and product knowledge


• Establish and maintain current client and potential relationships


• Prepare paper work to activate and maintain contract services


• Manage account services through quality checks and follow ups


• Identify and resolve client concerns


• Prepare weekly status reports, including activity, closings, follow ups, and adhere to goals


• Communicate new products and service opportunities, special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity to relevant staff


• Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales


• Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock


• Other duties assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows etc.


• Follow up for collection of payments


• Co-ordinate delivery of POS and merchandise


• Provide the on-job training to other sales employees.

Education

• University Graduates (Preferred grades obtained A/B)


• Fresh University Graduates acceptable and willing to be trained/ fast learners preferred/Or preferably married candidates


• ICDL – Well versatile with all computer skills – Outlook/ Excel and PPT knowledge a must


• FMCG Experience in the past jobs: an advantage


• Any experience with On-trade or Off-Trade category with sales will be an advantage

Personality

• A good team player / ambitious / working towards achieving goals


• Career Orientated, young and dynamic


• Smart personality/ well presentable


• Fluent English speaking skills a must


• He/ She willing to work long hours, must also be able to handle pressure

Working Terms

• The internship period is a training period where you will be trained as you carry out your duties


• Upon successful completion of your internship, you will be retained based on your performance

Apply

Send your Cover Letter and detailed CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “3006”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 3006 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.

Deadline for receiving applications: Thursday, 31 August 2017

N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.

If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.

Social Media Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Sep 6, 2017

Job Vacancy: Social Media Executive

Nairobi Kenya

Salary: KShs 20,000 plus Commissions

The Social Media Executive is responsible for overseeing all company social media accounts management.

Develop engaging, creative, innovative content for regularly scheduled posts, which enlightens audience and promote brand-focused messages.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all company social media accounts management.


• Develop engaging, creative, innovative content for regularly scheduled posts that enlightens audience and promote brand-focused messages.


• Coordinate social media messaging with advertising departments, events administrator and quarterly company goals.


• Analyse social media campaigns with tracking systems to gather visitor data and determine areas for social media campaign improvement.


• Work with other departments to develop social media timelines coinciding with new product releases, ad campaigns, or other brand messages.


• Monitor and develop reports on competitor activity within social media spaces.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or Social Media


• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms


• Web proficiency and computer Software


• Team player


• Excellent public relations and brand marketing experience


• Strong proofreading and editing skills,


• Good interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates to send their CVs only to vacancies@peoplefoco.co.ke.

Clearly indicate ’Social Media Executive’ on the subject of the email. 

Miniso Retail Expansion Manager Job in Kenya

Sep 7, 2017

Position: Expansion Manager
 

Department: Investment and Development Dept
 

Reporting to: General Manager, HQ International Investment Manager.
 

Job Summary: This role will be tasked with developing new markets and enhancing existing markets and driving the overall sales and profitability of those markets. 

You will be involved in new location identifications and overall lease negotiations.
 

 

Main responsibilities

• Draw up annual development plan, and complete overseas subsidiary /area development target according to parent company’s overseas market development target.


• Collect market information, and understand industry dynamics, market dynamics and competitors’ status.


• Responsible for the regional market planning and distribution provide feasibility market development proposal.


• Carry out market research and analysis, and prepare the store development assessment report.

Qualifications

• Degree in Land economics, commerce, marketing or any related field.


• 3 years  and above experience in retail marketing and development,


• Strong market analysis ability.


• Effective communication and business negotiation.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements kindly send your CV to jobs.kenya@miniso.com with the subject line “RETAIL EXPANSION MANAGER” before 19th September 2017.

FMCG Distributor Key Account Handler (Wholesale) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 7, 2017

Hasbah Kenya Limited one of the leading FMCG distributor in Kenya, are seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position in Kenya:
 

Key Account Handler - Wholesale
 

The Key Account Handler - Wholesale is accountable for delivering superior volume and Distribution in all the Wholesale stores assigned. 

The KAH reports to the Trade Sales Manager. 

The positions are in Nairobi.
 

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and build excellent account relationships with Wholesalers to leverage on business opportunities


• To identify and evaluate market opportunities related to the assigned account


• To coordinate the work closely with Key Wholesalers to ensure non-disruptions in the service levels


• Negotiate with customers on hot spots and extra displays


• Able to design trade investment plan to derive sales growth and profitability focusing on the right band and SKU mix


• Plan and draw up the monthly sales promotions, yearly cumulative sales performance, market and category performance.


• Feedback on all forms of competitor activities


• Conduct prospects for new clients to identify and develop new accounts.


• Increase sales and supervise the sales process by following up on orders, deliveries and collections.


• Prepare weekly or monthly sales reports.


• Ensure payment of receivables in a timely manner.


• Build and maintain effective customer relationships in order to build strong loyalty.


• Handle and respond to existing products queries from clients quickly, effectively and accurately.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree/ Diploma in Business, Sales & Marketing


• Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience handling Wholesale accounts.


• Experience and knowledge in field sales especially FMCG


• Must have a valid driving licence


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Honest and a person of integrity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to
recruit@hasbahkenya.com by 21st September 2017 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. 

This recruitment is open until suitable candidates are identified. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Zeepo Service Agent / Cashier Job in Kenya

Sep 7, 2017

Zeepo

Job Vacancy: Service Agent / Cashier

Zeepo is a financial institution that enables people to take control of how they wish to transact by giving them money tools for the ways live. 

We are currently looking to employ service agents / cashiers as part of our growth strategy to be based in selected outlets in Nairobi.
 

Reporting to: Successful candidates shall report to the Regional Supervisor.
 

Nature of Position: Permanent.
 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist customers in transacting.


• Performing due-diligence on documentation and KYC (know your customer) checks before


• payment of cash to customers.


• Preparing deposit slips for the daily banking of cash.


• Reconciling cash in hand and system entries as well as daily reporting.


• Timely preparation of requests for working float funding from the Accountant via the branch supervisor.


• Custodian of cash on site.


• Outlet relationship management.


• Ensure availability of float at all times.


• Consistent & correct daily reconciliation.


• Quality service to clients proven by minimal customer complaints.


• Ensure consistency and accuracy by ensuring there is no cash loss.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a Business-related course, preferably Sales & Marketing


• Experience in Agency Banking/ Mobile Money Services ideal.


• Good knowledge of accounting packages that is Sage, Pastel & Quick Books is an added advantage


• Excellent Customer Service experience


• Willing to move and work anywhere in Kenya


• Good communication skills

How to Apply
 

If you believe that you are qualified for this position, kindly send your CV and cover letter, to recruit@kava.africa on or before 30th September 2017.