General Manager

General Manager

Karen.

Company based in Karen is looking for a General Manager. 

Military background would be a distinct advantage.

Candidate must have / be:-

• Degree in related field
• Fully computer literate
• 5 – 10 years experience in Senior Management level.
• Ability to review budgets and oversee all operational deliverables
• Over 30 years of age

Salary: Ksh. 300 – 350,000 per month GROSS, non – negotiable.

Deadline: 17th June 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Brand Manager

Brand Manager

A company dealing with importation and distribution of wines and international spirits throughout Kenya wishes to recruit a highly proactive, self driven individual to fill the position of Brand Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Brand Manager will have his/her key performance indicators as follows:

Job Summary

• Develop brand communication and advertising material to support and complement field sales team efforts e.g. corporate Brochures, Website development etc.
• Build and utilize market research data to anticipate market/consumer/competition trends to guide strategic business decisions to optimize business potential.
• Manage contracted Promotions, media and advertising agencies and respective activations to ensure best possible output on the brands of the company.
• Analyze segments of the market in terms of brand type and propose ways of improving company’s market share of target brands.

Person Specifications

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing / Business Administration.MBA in Marketing would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Brand Manager in the FMCG industry with at least two years as a Sales Representative.
• Should be a team player and a leader.
• Excellent Communication, presentation and PR skills.
• Ability to analyze market data, recommend and implement necessary actions.
• Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare budgets.
• Experience in the wines and spirits industry is an added advantage.

Qualified and interested applicants may send their applications and CV’s to the following address so as to be received latest by 15th June 2012.

firmrecruits@gmail.com

Clearing & Forwarding Supervisor

 A Logistics Company is looking to recruit a Clearing & Forwarding Supervisor. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient clearing and forwarding of consignments reducing as much as possible delays and costs relating with it.

The successful candidate should have the ability to organize the department,s work and handle all queries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Running the clearing and forwarding department
• Scheduling and tracking of shipments from Origin to destination
• Negotiating rates with carriers and providing quotations to clients
• Development and enhancement of customer relationships
• Development of relationships with other industry players and Government bodies
• Provide management reports
• Reporting to the Logistics Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a busy reputable clearing and forwarding firm
• Fully conversant with KRA, KEBS, Bond procedures, Clearing and forwarding procedures and requirements
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Must be customer focused and a team player
• Priority will be given to the candidate who can come with clients and will be a huge advantage

Suitable candidates should send an application letter and resume, indicating current and expected salary by or before 15th July 2012 to logisticsman12@gmail.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Administrative & Operations Assistant

 WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:

Administrative & Operations Assistant

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Administrative & Operations Assistant will provide full time logistics and administrative support to the functions of the administration and operations team.

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

• support to programme staff in application of visas documentation and other travel and logistical arrangements; 
• assists in managing the office vehicle fleet;
  maintenance and ensuring office equipment are in good working condition and service agreement are up to date; general maintenance of office building; 
• assists with the preparation of documentation for obtaining VAT exemptions, customs clearance and duty exemption for imported goods; 
• manages the stationery store and ensures proper and accurate inventories are maintained in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures; 
• assists to carrying out appropriate physical inventory count and asset verification.

The incumbent must possess: 

• Degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences with a minimum of two (2) years in a busy office; an outgoing personality and a self-starter; 
• excellent communications and interpersonal skills, fluency in English; 
• ability to work in teams in a multi-cultural environment; 
• excellent ability to analyze, set priorities and complete tasks with minimum supervision; 
• must have initiative and a flexible, friendly and co-operative personality; 
• excellent computer skills in windows environment and MS Office; 
• and Kiswahili; 
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 19 June 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.