Head of Sales Job Vacancy in Kenya - Professional Cleaning and Allied Services Company

Job Title: Head of Sales

Number of Positions: One (1)

Reports To: The Group Chief Executive Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 24th September 2011 at 4:00pm

Background

Our client is a leading professional cleaning and allied services company committed to providing modern, professional, environmentally- friendly and efficient service to commercial, industrial and domestic clients.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be in charge of the sales department and responsible for generating revenue through development and execution of sound sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales targets and profitability.
• Responsible for the performance and development of the Sales Executives.
• Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Determine and manage the sales budget as well as deliver sales activities within agreed budget.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 5 years in direct selling of fast moving consumer goods or 3 years in service industry
• Credible experience in sales strategy formulation and execution
• Excellent computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good leadership skills
• High integrity
• Member of a professional body
• Having some exposure in the cleaning industry or hospitality industry is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to careers@thehrpractice.net. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Note: DO NOT attach certificates

Head of Marketing & Customer Service Job Vacancy in Kenya - Professional Cleaning and Allied Services Company

Job Title: Head of Marketing & Customer Service

Number of Positions: One (1)

Reports To: The Group Chief Executive Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 24th September 2011 at 4:00pm

Background

Our client is a leading professional cleaning and allied services company committed to providing modern, professional, environmentally- friendly and efficient service to commercial, industrial and domestic clients.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be in charge of Marketing and Customer Service and responsible for effective marketing of the firm’s services and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Determine customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; visiting operational environments; conducting surveys; forming focus groups; benchmarking best practices; analyzing information and applications.
• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities and liaise with media and advertising firms.
• Develop and implement customer loyalty programs, policies and procedures in line with the strategic plan.
• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products/ services and manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.
• Determine and manage the marketing budget as well as deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 5 years credible experience in marketing and customer service
• Credible experience in marketing and customer service strategy formulation and execution
• Innovative
• Excellent computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good leadership skills
• High integrity
• Member of a professional body
• Having some exposure in the cleaning industry or hospitality industry is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to careers@thehrpractice.net. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Note: DO NOT attach certificates

Safaricom Senior Wimax Planning Engineer Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Network Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Wimax Planning Engineer 

Ref: TECHNICAL_SWPE_SEP 2011

Reporting to the Senior Regional Planning Manager, the holder of the position will Assist in the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5/3.3/2.6/2.5 GHz using specific Atoll RF planning tools including capacity and frequency planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work.

All these include but not limited to: Interference analysis, Coverage mapping, Link Budget calculations, Profiles Calculation for LOS, Selection of Best sites through analysis of topographical maps; and preparation of BOQ rd.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5GHz using specific RF planning tools;
• Execution of RF designs for specific markets including capacity and frequency planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work;
• Use of Atoll RF planning tools in design of WiMAX;
• Use of RF propagation models for use in designing WiMAX networks;
• Selection of Best sites through Analysis of topographical maps for sites selection according to coverage;
• Analysis & Mapping; Interference analysis; Engineering Design; Coverage mapping; Link budget calculations; Profiles calculation for LOS;
• Microwave Links RF calculations and design;
• Design and planning of various access technologies for delivery of high capacity bandwidth e.g. WiFi, Fiber, LMDS.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or communications Engineering Degree;
• WiMAX Forum Certification, IP knowledge and Cisco certification will be an added advantage;
• Computer Proficiency (vast experience in data processing applications);
• Min 2 yrs of RF network design experience with leading roles as a network planner;
• Specific experience in using commercial RF network planning tools for Wireless Broadband;
• Working knowledge of IEEE 802.X standards;
• Basic understanding of RF propagation models and their application for Wireless Broadband.;
• Knowledge with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzer, power meter, etc.);
• Prior RF/microwave experience with a wireless service provider;
• Basic understanding and hands-on experience with RF instrumentation and lab tools;
• Basic RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills;
• Experience in operation of cell sites: installation, verification and RF optimization.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Wednesday 28th September, 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Head of Retail & SME Banking Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya - Shariah Compliant Bank

Head of Retail & SME Banking

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Banking

Our client, a fast growing and fully Shariah compliant Bank is looking for Head of Retail and SME Banking.

Reporting to the General Manager- Business, the successful candidate will have solid experience in the banking industry and be expected to achieve targeted sales and profit levels for both retail and SME business units.

Candidates with experience in Islamic banking concept will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structure product programs for Retail/ SME Banking including continuous improvement of product offerings.
• Coach and develop a high performance sales team to ensure achievement of sales targets and profits.
• Monitor sales performance of all branches against targets and initiate effective actions to close identified gaps.
• Co-ordinating with marketing team to plan and implement marketing plans, campaigns etc.
• Develop new markets and customers to enhance sales and market share
• Increase product awareness and exploit all available market opportunities

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Marketing or Business related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in retail/SME Banking
• Experience in coaching and managing people/ teams
• Strong Leadership & Team Building skills
• Sales driven personality with strong Selling & Negotiation Skills
• Focused mature personality with excellent Communication skills
• Experience in Islamic banking concept an added advantage.

To apply, download an Application Form from this link and send it along with your to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 29th September 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply