Sales Executives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 A Consulting Company based in Nairobi is looking for suitable sales executives to acquire clients. Good performance incentives offered.

The duties will involve:

• Sales and marketing of services.
• Lead Generation
• New client acquisition

Requirements:

• Diploma in sales and marketing or any related field.
• Experience in sales for at least one year.
• Good people skills.
• Self-motivated and Self-driven.
• Proactive and out-going personality.

Interested candidates should send their C.V and application letters clearly stating why they are suitable for the job to info@indiakonnekt.com not later than 14th May 2012.

Kenya Tourist Board - Director of Marketing Job in Kenya

Director of Marketing

Job Ref. MN 5339

Our client, Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) wishes to recruit a Director of Marketing.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of Kenya Tourist Board’s marketing function and entrench Kenya as the preferred tourist destination both locally and internationally; with a view to optimize the contribution of the tourism sector to the national economy. 

The appointment will be on a 3 year renewable contract based on performance.

Job Profile

• Provide leadership and direction to the development of KTB’s marketing strategies, mission and vision;
• Provide strategic direction in the development of the implementation framework for the marketing function;
• Develop, implement and review marketing policies, strategies and systems to ensure that KTB’s marketing human capital has optimal competencies and capabilities;
• Oversee the co-relation of KTB’s marketing investments with performance improvements, increased outputs and return on investments;
• Increase inter departmental I units collaboration and galvanize colleagues towards a common cohesive strategic direction;
• Ensure the promotion of a positive image of Kenya globally and facilitate the resolution of conflicts within the industry;
• Ensure full implementation of the Quality Management System within the Marketing department;
• Enhance stakeholder engagements, participation and collaborations for increased productivity;
• Prepare and manage the Marketing budget;
• Ensure timely and efficient implementation of Marketing strategy and Annual Work Plan (AWP) and ensure that departmental performance targets are set and achieved.
• Inculcate a culture of continuous learning and performance improvements and a focus on achievement of results by enhancing the teams’ capacities and capabilities.
• Spearhead innovative and creative marketing concepts and tools.
• Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluating performance of the tourism sector.

Person Profile

• Masters Degree in - Business Administration, Marketing, Strategic Management or related field
• Bachelors degree in - Marketing, Strategic Management or related field
• Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing; CIM, Tourism Management or in a relevant field.
• Membership to a professional marketing body.
• At least 10 years marketing experience in a large marketing organization, 6 years of which should be in a senior marketing position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team playing skills;
• Strong leadership and management skills; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Please disclose your current gross monthly salary. Failure to disclose current salary could disqualify your application. 

Send your application by email so as to reach us by 12 Noon, 21st May, 2012 to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com. 

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mumias Sugar Company - Finance Director Job in Kenya

 Our Client, Mumias Sugar Company Limited (“Mumias”) is one of Kenya’s blue chip companies providing 60% of Kenya’s sugar through appointed distributors countrywide. 

Located in Western Kenya, Mumias’ vision is “to be a world class producer of sugar and energy” by consistently meeting consumer needs through efficient and innovative practices at all levels of the business. 

In the recent years, in its leadership role in the industry, Mumias has diversified into power production and currently produces 38MW of electricity of which 26MW is exported to the national grid. 

To ensure sustainability in its future, Mumias is in the process of establishing an ethanol distillery plant. 

In its quest to uphold leadership and excellence, the company seeks to recruit an innovative, experienced and results-oriented Finance Director who will help steer the company into realising its vision.

Based in Mumias and reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be responsible for leading and developing the company’s finance function in order to maximise the shareholder’s value.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading business strategy discussions around Mumias’ finance processes (operating reviews, outlook, operating plan) and pro-actively supporting all areas ofthe business;
• Providing financial leadership, risk management, reviewing financial performance and ensuring action plans are in place to meet business commitments;
• Working closely with senior management to develop and implement a funding and investment strategy for effective implementation ofthe business growth and diversification program;
• Generating new investment through dynamic investor relations activities;
• Liaising with investors and analysts through various communication channels to increase visibility and ensuring relevant investor communications are executed efficiently;
• Ensuring all internal finance processes, controllership, owning complete balance sheet, filing and reporting requirements are compliant with the required standards;
• Driving consistent improvements in financial processes and routines and ensuring effective management of costs across the business;
• Providing strategic advice with regards to business initiatives and projects and assisting in the execution of business strategies;
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting on costs/revenue by cost centre and ensuring regular updating of forecasts in the light of changes in costs and revenue. A key part of this involves preparing presentations on the company’s financial position to the Board of Directors; Producing financial statements, reports and analysis to aid in decision making and implementing financial decisions; and

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An undergraduate degree with professional qualifications in accounting and/or financial management;
• A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years financial management experience, three to four of which must be at senior management/director level;
• Experience leading a finance function in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) production or manufacturing environment;
• Strong financial management experience and skills (budgets/forecasts capital projects, imports and exports, stakeholder management);
• Demonstrable experience generating new investment coupled with strong global investor relations experience and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external investor contacts at a senior level;
• A proactive self-starter with strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others and positively influence and make an impact at senior management level;
• Clear and concise interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to link financial results to operational performance drivers and provide value add insights to the business;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with attention to detail;
• Familiarity with Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange regulations and guidelines;
• A member of good standing with the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Track record of excellent execution and thought leadership; and
• Working experience with ERP’s and strong excel skills will be an added advantage.

If your career aspirations match the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by close of business 18 May2012, quoting reference number ESS 464. 

Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. 

Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Headmaster/Headmistress, Manager /Accountant, Science and Maths Teachers Jobs in Kenya

 An established academy with Nursery, Junior and Senior schools, offering the British National Curriculum, Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE and GCE ‘A’ level invites applications for the following posts.

Headmaster/Headmistress

He/She will be in charge of the junior school.
Applicants aged between 35 and 45 years should have at least five years experience In a similar institution, self- motivated, energetic and of high integrity and should be familiar with Keystage I and Keystage II of the British curriculum.

Manager /Accountant

He/She will manage the accounts and finances of the academy and perform other managerial duties.
The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.

‘A’ Level Science and Maths Teachers

Qualified and experienced ‘A’ level Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics teachers with good track record at G.C.E ‘A’ level in the relevant subjects.

Applications with mobile phone contacts may be sent to

DNA No. 1275
PO Box 4901 0-001 00, GPO, Nairobi
To reach not later than 16th May 2012