We are seeking to fill the positions of Unit Manager with two (2) individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.
The main role of a Unit Manager will be to ensure that high production targets are met through a team of financial advisors and high personal production.
Key roles will include;
Develop a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team capable of meeting their individual and company targets.
Production: Meet and exceed targets allocated to the unit on all lines of business.
Co-ordinate, supervise and motivate Financial Advisors in the unit and ensure that company policies and procedures are observed and performance standards regarding profitability and efficiency are attained.
Closely monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of the corporate Business Strategy and ensure that the sales force achieve their objectives within the set deadlines.
Identify, recruit and retain high caliber financial advisors and meet the unit recruitment requirements.
Training: To give effective field training for all Financial Advisors in the Unit.
Professionalism: Promote and project in all sales activity a high degree of professionalism within the unit.
The individual should also be good at making own sales and will also be expected to sell and meet a given target.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
Experience in recruiting and developing a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team capable of meeting their individual and company targets. In particular the team should be able to focus and succeed in selling quality and persistent business.
Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales.
Proven experience and success in managing a sales team selling insurance products will be a definite advantage;
Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
Computer literate (evidence necessary)
A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
Outdoorsy
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to:
njomo@british-american.co.ke
Previous experience is a mandatory experience for this role.
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 30th March 2012
Hard copies can be dropped at our Ambank House, 19th floor addressed to the Branch Manager and handed in to Martha.
In the event you do not hear from us by 1st June 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Thursday, 22 March 2012
MARA-ISON - Marketing & Communications Officer Job
Location: East Africa
Experience: 2-5 Years
Position:Marketing & Communications Officer
Overview
MARA-ISON is part of the MARA Group which is a billion dollar enterprise. MARA-ISON’s headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa. It’s IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years..
MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.
The marketing Assistant/ manager will play a key role in building the company’s image and brand both internally and externally.
General Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
High level of data analytical skills
Be a Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate to update the website and updating it regularly.
Take complete ownership of the quarterly MI Pride Newsletter
Take over Internal Marketing & PR activities – t-shirts, tags, quarterly awards etc.
Take over internal Communications as a responsibility
Interact with PR agencies getting market mindshare
Re initiate the Event participation (and speaker slots) for global/ African telecom conferences.. We actually needed this badly for the Barcelona event this month..
Finalize the Brand Manual (logo dimension ratio, color numbers, etc.)
Creating marketing collaterals for Sales people and reflecting the same on the Internet/ Intranet
Creating Products/ Services Brochures
Joint marketing and PR activities with partners
Qualification
Degree in Marketing or related fields
Brand management
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Marketing or similar position.
MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)/ (Added IT certifications is an advantage)
Proven track record.
Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before Friday 30th March, 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then apply)
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified
Experience: 2-5 Years
Position:Marketing & Communications Officer
Overview
MARA-ISON is part of the MARA Group which is a billion dollar enterprise. MARA-ISON’s headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa. It’s IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years..
MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.
The marketing Assistant/ manager will play a key role in building the company’s image and brand both internally and externally.
General Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
High level of data analytical skills
Be a Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate to update the website and updating it regularly.
Take complete ownership of the quarterly MI Pride Newsletter
Take over Internal Marketing & PR activities – t-shirts, tags, quarterly awards etc.
Take over internal Communications as a responsibility
Interact with PR agencies getting market mindshare
Re initiate the Event participation (and speaker slots) for global/ African telecom conferences.. We actually needed this badly for the Barcelona event this month..
Finalize the Brand Manual (logo dimension ratio, color numbers, etc.)
Creating marketing collaterals for Sales people and reflecting the same on the Internet/ Intranet
Creating Products/ Services Brochures
Joint marketing and PR activities with partners
Qualification
Degree in Marketing or related fields
Brand management
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Marketing or similar position.
MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)/ (Added IT certifications is an advantage)
Proven track record.
Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before Friday 30th March, 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then apply)
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Marketing Executive
Position: Marketing Executive
Reports to: Brand Manager
Company Profile:
A highly successful Multi-National Organisation with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan market as well as the East African Region is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to work in the Marketing Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing and executing annual marketing activities for the assigned product portfolio.
Provide recommendations to the manager based on the research findings to optimize the assigned product portfolio performance in line with brand objectives
Identify new opportunities for the assigned product portfolio growth in relation to new retailers and consumer segments
Implementing and coordinating promotional(BTL) activities for the assigned product portfolio, such as retail promotions ,consumer promotions, in-door/out-door activations, Visual merchandising and joint promotions
Implementing marketing collaterals and retail support material for the assigned product portfolio
Implementing and executing marketing activities to increase customer acquisition for the assigned product portfolio
Implementing and executing effective marketing activities for Key Accounts, Distributor Key accounts and Joint Promotions Partners to optimize the Sales and Volume targets for the assigned product portfolio
Preparing weekly /monthly marketing reports and monitoring the activities for the assigned product portfolio
Building and Sustaining Long – Term Product Marketing Partnerships with the Modern Trade stocking the assigned product portfolio
Conducting Market Intelligence and competitor Movements to maintain a strong competitive edge for the assigned product portfolio
Providing support on the implementation of New Product Development and Ad- Hoc Projects
Essential or Minimum Requirements:
Education
Diploma in Marketing
Knowledge and Experience
5 years or more of relevant experience in Product Marketing or Agency Marketing
Experience in Key Account/ General Trade is necessary
Strong analytical skills and figures sensitive
Team player, self motivated and able to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
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
Reports to: Brand Manager
Company Profile:
A highly successful Multi-National Organisation with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan market as well as the East African Region is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to work in the Marketing Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing and executing annual marketing activities for the assigned product portfolio.
Provide recommendations to the manager based on the research findings to optimize the assigned product portfolio performance in line with brand objectives
Identify new opportunities for the assigned product portfolio growth in relation to new retailers and consumer segments
Implementing and coordinating promotional(BTL) activities for the assigned product portfolio, such as retail promotions ,consumer promotions, in-door/out-door activations, Visual merchandising and joint promotions
Implementing marketing collaterals and retail support material for the assigned product portfolio
Implementing and executing marketing activities to increase customer acquisition for the assigned product portfolio
Implementing and executing effective marketing activities for Key Accounts, Distributor Key accounts and Joint Promotions Partners to optimize the Sales and Volume targets for the assigned product portfolio
Preparing weekly /monthly marketing reports and monitoring the activities for the assigned product portfolio
Building and Sustaining Long – Term Product Marketing Partnerships with the Modern Trade stocking the assigned product portfolio
Conducting Market Intelligence and competitor Movements to maintain a strong competitive edge for the assigned product portfolio
Providing support on the implementation of New Product Development and Ad- Hoc Projects
Essential or Minimum Requirements:
Education
Diploma in Marketing
Knowledge and Experience
5 years or more of relevant experience in Product Marketing or Agency Marketing
Experience in Key Account/ General Trade is necessary
Strong analytical skills and figures sensitive
Team player, self motivated and able to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
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
Sales and Marketing Executive Job in Kenya
Sales and Marketing Executive
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based in: Mombasa
Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Person profile
Personality:
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.
Well presented and businesslike.
Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
Personal Situation:
Must be mature and domestically secure.
Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
Able to commute reliably to office base.
Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
Appreciates need for consistency within company's branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
Computer skills:
Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
Literacy and Numeracy:
Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
Business and Selling Skills:
Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
Ideal background would be in business support services.
Management Ability:
Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
Academics qualification
The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.
Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.
If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation. ;
benacprinters@yahoo.com latest 30.03.2012
Reports to: Sales and Marketing manager
Based in: Mombasa
Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our product range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts.
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Person profile
Personality:
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.
Well presented and businesslike.
Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month within the Kenya.
Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
Able to get on with others and be a team-player.
Personal Situation:
Must be mature and domestically secure.
Able to spend one or two nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation.
Able to commute reliably to office base.
Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Able to communicate and motivate via written media.
Understands the principles of marketing and advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, features-benefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc.
Appreciates need for consistency within company's branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
Computer skills:
Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email.
Literacy and Numeracy:
Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance, e.g., gross margin percentages and calculations, depreciation, capital and revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc.
Must be a very competent writer of business letters, quotations and proposals.
Business and Selling Skills:
Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
Able to demonstrate success in day to day activities.
Ideal background would be in business support services.
Management Ability:
Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business, for example the prospect of recruiting and managing support telesales staff.
Some people-management skills, experience and natural ability will be useful.
Academics qualification
The above candidate must have a minimum of diploma or degree in sales and marketing related field and at least three years experience working as a sales person in a busy organization.
Experience in hospitality industry will be given the first priority.
If you are up to task and you meet the above qualification please send your CV and a detailed application letter showing your current remuneration and your expectation. ;
benacprinters@yahoo.com latest 30.03.2012
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