Finken Holdings Limited - Technical Sales Representative

Technical Sales Representative

Finken Holdings Limited is a technical trading company located in Nairobi.

We are a leading supplier of industrial raw materials and equipments in the following food industry segments:- Dairy, Beverage, Baking, Meat Processing, Grain Milling and Confectionery.

As part of our growth strategy, we are hiring a technical sales representative.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and sell company products and services to current and potential clients;
• To interact with our clients to ensure our solutions/products meet their demands in operation and functionality;
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made;
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity;
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts;
• Develop and update sales materials and current product knowledge;
• Prepare a variety of sales reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals;
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff;
• Any other duty as may be assigned;

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from a recognised university;
• Three (3) years sales and marketing experience in food ingredients Industry will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge about Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda markets will be an added advantage;
• Ability to persuade and influence;
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations ¡n a convincing and professional manner;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques;
• Visibility by maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.

Interested candidates should email their applications, including an updated CV to: hr@finken.co.ke by 28th January 2012.

Finken Holdings ¡s an equal opportunity employer

Suntech Power Limited - Business Development Manager

Suntech Power Limited is a leading distributor of solar products in the region.

Due to our expansion we are looking to recruit Marketing and Business Development Manager for our Local and Regional Market.

The selected candidate’s main responsibility will be developing a local and regional marketing strategy, searching suitable service suppliers, resellers and installers for further distribution.

Must also create integrated solutions and effective market strategies including product launches.

The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree from a recognized university and experience ¡n leading business development and marketing strategies with technological companies and ideally have knowledge on the PV industry.

Send your application letter and resume to: hr@suntech.co.ke by January 28, 2012

APA Insurance Ltd Senior Underwriters / Underwriters (General Division) and Relationship Officers (Health Division)

APA Insurance Ltd is the leading general insurance company in East Africa.

As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking to recruit quality individuals to fill the following positions in our General and Health Divisions.

You would be based in our Nairobi Head Office or one of our 12 branches across Kenya.

Regional positions will also be possible.

Senior Underwriters / Underwriters (General Division)

These positions are all about providing a high standard of underwriting service to brokers, agents, and direct clients, on general risks of all sizes and levels of complexity (depending on position).

You would be part of a vibrant underwriting team and encouraged to apply your experience, skills and knowledge to the whole process of securing and maintaining profitable non-life business.

As a senior underwriter you would be seeing the larger risks and at the same time acting as a manager, mentor, leader, and reference point for underwriters within your team.

As an underwriter you would be carrying out detailed risk assessments, risk pricing, quoting terms, and a variety of administration tasks to ensure a great service is maintained.

Relationship Officers (Health Division)

These positions are ideal for experienced insurance people with a real flair for underwriting and business relationships.

The successful candidates will be expected to help support a growth environment through the effective conversion of new business enquiries for profitable health insurance (corporates, family and individual).

The roles involve underwriting, quoting terms, renewal assessment, premium collection, provider management, and administration tasks with a service focus.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Commerce or other related field.
• A Diploma in Insurance or CII qualification is essential.
• At least three years experience in underwriting is desirable.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in confidence to the address below on or before 23rd January 2012.

Enclose current curriculum vitae and apply to;

Head of Human Resources,
APA Insurance limited,
Apollo Centre, Off 07 Ring Road Parklands,
P.O Box 30065, 00100, Nairobi

E-mail: recruitment@apainsurance.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Roche - Medical Representative (Speciality Care) - Nairobi, Kenya

The Position: Medical Representative - Speciality Care (Nairobi)

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Detailing and selling of Specialty Care products to specialists, supportive care staff, medical aid case managers, private and state hospitals;

Sales tracking;

Individual customer potential analysis and developmental plans;

Customer relationship management;

Key opinion leader identification and development;

Presentations to academic groups;

Arranging of CME’s and small group meetings;

Continuously updating your knowledge in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

The successful candidate should be in possession of:

• B. Pharm/ BSc degree with a sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Minimum of 3 years detailing experience in a specialty field.
• Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis will be an added advantage.

The following special skills are key to this role:

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasive selling skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and self motivated with a demonstration of initiative
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to use a customer relationship management tool effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Computer Literacy in MS Office
• The successful candidate must be fluent in English.

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development.

You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title ¡s not considered the final definition of who you
are, but the starting point.

The next step is yours.

To apply forward your detailed CV for the attention of: Simplicity Paneng, on simplicity.paneng@roche.com, by 20 January 2012.

Late applications will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us in two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful