Lubricants Sales Representative Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Lubricants Sales Representative

Summary

Our Client is a fully fledged oil company with affiliates in East Africa and a large network of service stations in Kenya. 

They strive to provide and distribute quality petroleum products to meet and exceed stakeholders' expectations through outstanding customer service delivery with great regard to the environment.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Lubricants Business Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and executing Lubricants Business Sales Strategy, tactics and activities to achieve company objectives for business development, growth, retention and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Lubricants business strategies and tactics to respond to changes in business environment
• Make accurate cost calculations, provide customers with quotations, negotiate the terms of agreement and close sales
• Coordinate day to day inventory management so as to ensure that products are consistently available
• Source and improve on the existing business to grow volume and develop lubricants business in different market segments
• Responsible for coordinating customers orders and follow up on delivery
• Ensure customers requirements are defined, understood, documented and follow up on amicable resolution of customer complaints and feedback
• Monitor sales in the market and undertake market analysis to ensure targets and objectives are met
• Responsible for product merchandising at sales outlets
• Identify customers and staff training needs on lubricants and other petroleum products and facilitates the implementation of the same
• Carry out marketing programmes for lubricants brand building, advertising and sales promotion
• Identify the need for and coordinate technical services as lubrication audits/surveys and progressive oil analysis as may be required by customers from time to time
• Develop and maintain a contacts database and continually update it with contact and activity details

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in business management or equivalent, a diploma in sales/ marketing/customer service is an advantage
• 4-5 years sales experience in B2B sales preferably in lubricants markets
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills including customer service skills
• Strong organizational, business planning and reporting skills
• Strong commercial awareness and Computer literacy
• A confident and determined approach and ability and desire to sell
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client and a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Tuesday 4th June 2013

Adept Systems Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Article Writing Jobs in Kenya

Article Writing Jobs

We are looking for highly qualified and competent writers preferably with 1yr experience in SEO, Press release and copy writing

Applicants who can work at night will be given priority.


The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications;

• Have attained a minimum of a university degree from a recognized university or pursuing one or a diploma with experience in writing
• Be able to write at least 5 plagiarism free articles in a day
• The applicants should have access to internet 24 hours a day. 
• They should be flexible in working either daytime or during the night.

Qualified applicants should send their cvs and samples to contentexpert01@gmail.com

Personal Assistant To Director Job in Kenya

Personal Assistant To Director

Organisation

An Interior Design and Building firm based in Nairobi. (Construction Industry)

Role Summary

• Reporting directly to the Director, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship.
• The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the Director.
• The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
• The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the DIRECTOR including: managing an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the DIRECTOR's schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the DIRECTOR's time and office.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the DIRECTOR, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the DIRECTOR's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with staff.
• Works closely and effectively with the DIRECTOR to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the DIRECTOR, some of which may have organizational impact.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the DIRECTOR's ability to effectively lead the organization.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Assists in general office administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Relevant experience also acceptable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and donors
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability Emotional maturity
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

Application

Kindly do not apply if you do not meet qualifications.

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter with the Job Title and send to sushrec@gmail.com

Deadline: 25/05/2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Operations Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning and directing the operations of the company and improving productivity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the department’s resources with the aim of achieving the set targets.
• Manage the company’s fleet with use of the fleet management system.
• Improve the operational system, processes  and policies in support of company mission for optimal business.
• Ensure good quality service delivery for customers satisfaction.
• Maintain strict operational controls to ensure smooth operation in the workplace.
• Support marketing activities.’

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• A Bachelor Degree
• 5 years relevant experience
• Logistics and transport knowhow
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with relevant software applications

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title on the subject line.