Sales Executive Career in Kenya (KShs 30,000 Plus Commissions) - Toy Shop

Job Title: Sales Executive

Gross Salary: 30,000 Plus Commission

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Retail Manager

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a toy shop. They are currently looking for an individual to fill the role of Sales Executive. The sales person will be responsible to marketing to schools, churches, and any education facilities..

Primary Responsibilities

The primary job responsibilities of a sales executive first and foremost include:

• Maintaining a healthy relationship with the company's clients
• He/she should always be available to the client and identify new business opportunities, customers, markets and potential products
• Gather market intelligence
• Gathering customer satisfaction surveys will not only contribute to the executive's success, but the company as a whole
• Ensure that company has an in depth understanding of the users of company services and their ongoing needs

Skills and Requirements

• Should have experience in selling at least one of the products in our offering, Computer literate
• 1-3 years experience sales experience in one or more products indicated above
• Ability to be convincing and negotiate deals
• Creative approach to sales and marketing
• Smart with an easy and ready smile (pleasant personality)
• Good communication, customer service and writing skills.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have a driving license.

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by sending CV to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Sales Executives Careers in Kibera, Githurai, Lower Kabete (KShs 15,000 + Commissions)

Salary: 15,000 plus commissions

Are you living in either Kibera, Githurai, Or Lower Kabete our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products in Kibera Estate

Roles and responsibilities

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities by visiting retail shops and supermarkets
• Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
• Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required

• The ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong industry awareness.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a certificate in Sales and marketing or a related field’
• 1 year of experience in sales Management.
• Experience with selling fast moving consumer goods
• Ability to drive sales

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing

UNICEF Kenya Country Office Operations Assistant Job Vacancy

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement

Duty Station - Dadaab

Post: Operations Assistant - GS 6 

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Date of Issue: 19 September 2011

Closing Date: 02 October 2011

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in Dadaab Field Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the general supervision of the Chief, Field Office Dadaab, the incumbent will be responsible for finance & accounts (custodian of the SCA), administration, supply & logistics. Supervises driver(s) and ancillary staff and deliver operational support for programme implementation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditure, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions including reports, vouchers and reconciling data for recurring or special reports. 
• Monitor compliance with all operational systems and procedures. 
• Ensures accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of information and reports to the Chief, Field Office.
• Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation and audits or other reasons.
• Collect information and assist in conducting surveys on local cost of living, daily subsistence allowance criteria, local salaries for office and servicing staff and housing rentals.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projects as required.
• Participate in the timely planning and acquisition of supplies during the programme review process.
• Identify and propose appropriate office accommodation, ensure maintenance of office premises, equipment and supplies. 
• Advise and assist other staff in the area of office management. 
• Arrange for and attend meetings on day-to-day administrative matters and participate in discussions of new or revised procedures and practices. 
• Interpret and assess the impact of change and make recommendations for follow-up actions. 
• Ensure administrative support in its delivery, monitoring, control and inventory.
• Prepare on own initiative, correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications as required on general administrative or specialized tasks which may be of a confidential nature within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation of office budgets applicable to staff and servicing costs and maintain necessary budgetary control records.
• In addition to general administration responsibilities, may also supervise directly or indirectly, activities concerned with office and grounds maintenance, security, transport and similar services.
• Requisition office supplies and equipment locally and in Nairobi and arrange for
• control of distribution and maintenance of appropriate inventory records.
• Provide interpretation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures.

Required Qualifications: 

• Completion of secondary education. 
• Training in administrative field is desirable.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible clerical and administrative work.

Language: Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org 

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EMERG/2011-23” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse 

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Feed The Children Grants Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Feed The Children - Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Grants Accountant.

This is a one year renewable contract.

Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will report to the Finance Manager.

Major responsibilities:

• Assist program coordinators in preparation and review of grant budgets and monitoring to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual financial reports and ensure they are timely as per requirements.
• Build the capacity of Feed The Children program staff and partners in management of donor funds.
• Preparing donor contracts/agreements/guidelines and terms of reference.
• Participate and guide preparation of departmental annual program budgets based on set guidelines.
• To be the custodian of accurate asset register of various assets, as pertaining to various projects.
• Follow up and implement audit recommendations and ensuring compliance with existing contracts and agreements.
• Prepare analysis reports and interpret financial information plus developing strategies for cost cutting measures within the organization.
• Prepare tax exemption applications on grant requirements and ensure that all government, financial and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Assist the Finance Manager in performing other finance activities for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or other relevant field. A Master’s degree in Finance will be an added advantage.
• CPA (K) holder and member of ICPAK.
• Minimum five years of experience in grant accounting in an international organization.
• Excellent knowledge in managing donor Funds.
• Experience in use of accounting and grant-management systems: Proficiency in QuickBooks essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with high ethical standards.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 27th September 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted