Industry: Office & Home Furniture
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Ksh 150,000 gross + commission

Our client is one of the leading home and furniture companies in the country. They are in search of a self driven sales manager to handle the entire sales portfolio.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Further Penetrate the market through selected retail malls, home/furniture/real estate expos, hotels, institutions and private companies To meet set targets on daily, weekly and monthly basisIdentify the marketing needs of the company especially business development strategies.Responsible for opening new markets in the designated territoriesPrepare strategies and sales plans to realize growth of the market.Assign accounts to the sales team Product demonstration to possible clients.To evaluate market conditions, and competitor data and implement marketing plans.Supervising the sales executivesTimely delivery of the product to the marketResponsible for payments from cash to credit customersAble to meet stringent deadlines and can work under minimum supervisionIdentify and resolve client concernsDegree in business (Sales & marketing option) from a recognized University or equivalentIndividuals currently in the high end furniture business preferredShould have at least 4 years Selling and marketing FMCG/ Furniture Computer literacy Good communication skillsGood presentation skillsShould have a  pro-active and positive mind setAble to work independentlySelf driven and motivatedIf you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Furniture Sales Manager 150K gross + commission) on the subject line before the 7th April, 2014.

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Our client, a successful supplier of office furniture and equipment and rated among the 100 most successful SMEs in Kenya is looking for an Accounts Assistant who will support functions related to Account Receivables, Account Payables and debt collection.
 Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesHandling Accounts Payables and Accounts ReceivablesProcessing supplier invoices Ensuring V.A.T returns, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F and P.A.Y.E are filed before due dateMonitoring and reviewing of outstanding invoices with prompt resolution of queriesEnsuring all supplier invoices are filed accurately and timelyVerifying and reconciling petty cash claims to ensure correct usage, accountability and accurate reimbursementsAssisting in the preparation of bank reconciliations and debt collectionQualifications, Training and ExperienceCPA Section 2 Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable1-2 years of experience in AccountingWorking experience in Sage Pastel, Quick Books, Tally, Ms OfficeExperience in debt managementAbility to solve urgent matters and work under pressureHigh levels of integrity and customer serviceGood interpersonal and team working skillsTo apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 5th April, 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Position: Furniture Factory Manager

About The Employer

The employer is a high quality furniture manufacturer that has been making top-end residential and office furniture in Nairobi for over 40 years. Most staffs have been working in the business for over 20 years, and some from the very start of the business. The business is totally focused on the details of quality, both of the end product and of the work environment. The business is defined by the words: Design, Quality, and Craftsmanship.

Main purpose of the Job

The candidate must supervise a staff of 35+ people, manage the movement of all orders through the production process, and maintain very high quality standards of the end product. They are also required to maintain the factory and other duties as necessary. 

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years full time work experienceProven record of managing over 20 staffFurniture or interior fit-out experience highly desirable, but experience in construction or other factory production will be consideredComputer literacy highly desirable, but not essential.Hard workingVery detail orientedCommitted to producing high quality productsCan work independentlyCan start and complete projects independentlyWorks well with other people.To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Business Development Executive
Our client, a successful supplier of office furniture and equipment and rated among the 100 most successful SMEs in Kenya is looking for a Business Development Executive who will be responsible for planning and carrying  out sales activities on assigned accounts or areas. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of products and service delivery.
 Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAchieve 100 % of set sales targetsGenerate and prepare sales action plans and strategiesDevelop and maintain a customer databaseMake sales calls and send E-mails to new and existing clientsDevelop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clientsNegotiate prices, payment and delivery dates with clientsMaintain sales activity records and prepare sales reportsRespond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in personFollow up on sales activities /quotationsParticipate in sales events/exhibitionMonitor Competitors, market conditions and product developmentAttend to customers in the showroom when called uponPreparation of tenders and prequalificationQualifications, Training and ExperienceDiploma in Sales and Marketing2-3 years experience in corporate salesExperience in making presentationsKnowledge on basic business principlesKnowledge of customer service principlesTo apply, send your CV and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 22nd March, 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Apply today and you could be.
Furniture designer in Kenya for 24 months

What's the context and purpose of the role?

It is estimated that 1.3 million children in Kenya between the ages of 0-15 years have disabilities. VSO has been working in Kenya for many years and has developed credibility in disability work having gained considerable experience in this area and is seen by government and NGOs as a strong partner in Disability. This has included working on the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People as part of the Kenyan delegation.
This placement will be based in the Mombasa office of the national Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya. The Association has branches all across Kenya and aims to "To enable persons with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and empower them physically, economically, and socially to become self-reliant and fully integrated members of their communities". The placement is based in the Coast Branch which provides vocational training, production and distribution of orthopaedic mobility aids at Likoni Quality Furniture.

What does the role involve?
You will work closely with the Project Manager at Likoni Quality Furniture and to:
* Be responsible for costing, designing as well and marketing for all furniture.
* Develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands.
* Supervise and monitor on-going work in the production facility to see that compliance and quality in your designs is maintained.
* Offer advice on improving the production process.
* Respond to client inquiries and sales, including costings and designs.
* Supervise staff on site.
* Develop the organisations IT facilities and web based marketing systems.
* Train staff in using the Internet and technology-based marketing
* Act as a catalyst for change and inject new ideas and perspectives into the organization

What skills, experience and personal qualities are needed for the roleYou will have a degree in design and a qualification in business administration. You'll need experience of technical drawing, quality control systems and procedures in craft production. You will have specific experience in the furniture industry, including knowledge of unit costing, pricing skills, stock control, marketing and financial management. You'll need to be computer literate including using accounting software. Experience of training adults and website design would be an advantage. Ideally you will have experience of running your own business, operating in national and international markets. As a person you will be flexible, patient and able to adapt to the Likoni local context and a willingness to learn from local people.

And the rest.
You'll be based in Likoni, Mombasa. Likoni is located just at the tip of Mombasa Island. Mombasa is Kenya's second major city and the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa is a fascinating town, there's a depth of history here, and a sense of community that the capital, Nairobi lacks. Mombasa is the hub of the coast, a steamy, hot faded charming city that still feels like a small town that was once great. Public transport consists of small minibuses and the rest of Kenya is easily accessible from Mombasa by long distance buses, taxis and by air.

We'll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

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