Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

Sales and Marketing Manager

Summary:

Our client is a lead manufacturer and marketer in the highly competitive nutritional foods segment of the FMCG sector.  

The company products are manufactured to international standards and are distributed throughout the East Africa region and beyond. 

Since its inception over ten years ago, the company has made great strides towards the attainment of operational excellence; this has included the implementation of a robust ERP system, upgrading of manufacturing equipment and the implementation of internal quality management standards. 

We are now seeking to hire a Sales & Marketing Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director; the Sales & Marketing Manager will design, implement and coordinate all aspects of the Sales & Marketing activities of the Company to maximize revenues through development of plans and strategies with regards to sales processes, sales quota, sales commissions, new business opportunities and the maintenance of customer satisfaction.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all sales activities to maximize sales revenues to meet sales objectives.
• Develop annual forecast, quarterly and monthly revenue streams
• Develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company’s products/services
• Establish and manage effective short and long term programs to address the following issues:

1. Product margins
2. Sales of emerging products/services
3. New markets
4. Pro-active competitive strategies and targeted sales and distribution
5. Management of sales department expenses
6. Business/financial issues on contracts
7. Manage relations with the distributors and all key accounts

• Evaluate, recruit and manage all contracted marketing agencies
• Actively build brand and corporate image through proactive promotions and activities to ensure the company maintains market leadership.
• Monitor and manage Market intelligence gathered from the market and advise accordingly
• Plans and oversees the company’s advertising and promotional activities in both print and electronic media  and manage all campaigns
• Manage the Quality & Food Safety through high hygiene levels being maintained in outlets
• Management of Stock at the outlets to ensure maximize market returns

Requirements:

• University professional degree in Commerce or other relevant field Marketing Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position preferably in a commercial organization preferably FMCG.
• Customer Satisfaction and team morale
• Demonstrated ability to achieve  targeted sales
• Strong Brand and Corporate image
• Ability to develop effective implementation of Marketing plans
• Effective Profit Management
• Management of product mix pricing, incentives, sales commissions, promotions and other marketing activities

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; 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 to:

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. 

Closing date:  Thursday 27TH June 2013

Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Human Resource Manager

A leading pharmaceutical company registered in Kenya is seeking to fill the above position.
   
Reporting to:  Managing Director

Job summary

This position is responsible for managing the entire HR function including recruitment, HR administration, HR policies, procedures and programs as well as performance management

Duties

• Recruiting , staffing logistics,  organizational and space planning
• Performance management and improvement
• Compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Planning employee induction
• Managing employee training and development
• HR Policy development and documentation
• Manager employee relations
• Company employee communication
• Compensation and benefits administration including the pension scheme
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Manage Staff medical insurance, employee services and counseling
• Responsible for Office administration

Person Specification (required experience, education and skills)

Required experience

• At least 4 years experience managing a HR department

Required Education

• A Bachelors Degree preferably in Human Resource Management and Higher Diploma in HR or its equivalent. 

Required knowledge and skills

• Clear knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• A good understanding of performance management

If you are the person we are looking for, please send your current CV and a daytime contact to jobs@fanisi.net. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date Monday 17th June, 2013

Managing Director Job in Kenya

Managing Director

A Tech Company in the agribusiness sector is looking for a Managing Director.

Required:

• Project management experience in development or agriculture.
• Minimum of 8 years entrepreneurial or managerial experience leading a business.
• Agricultural, science or technology degree.
• Knowledge of mobile apps an added advantage.

Salary: 5000-6000 USD depending on experience

Deadline: 24th June 2013

Applications:

Please send your up to date CV to: tracy@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen

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

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

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

FKE HR & Admin, Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers. 

FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation.

Manager- Human Resources and Administration

Reporting to the Chief Manager-Finance and Operations, the successful candidate will manage and coordinate HR and Administration activities in the Federation. 

This position is responsible for interpreting applying the HR policies on a daily basis and advising senior management, in addition to talent, performance, employee motivation and separation management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, formulate and implement HR strategies and initiatives.
• Review, develop and administer HR and administration policies and procedures.
• Implement the performance management system and propose competitive remuneration policies.
• Provide sound HR advice to management and manage and support the staff welfare function.
• Take proper custody of HR records and manage all HR related statutory compliance requirements.
• Oversee the Administration and Procurement functions.

Minimum requirements:

• MBA in HR Management or first degree in Social Sciences and a Post-graduate Diploma in HR.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in senior management position ¡n HR and Administration.
• Proficiency in Ms Office Suite of Packages and experience in working with HRMIS.
• Strategic Human Resource Planning skills
• Organizational restructuring and change management skills
• Job Analysis and competency profiling.
• Planning, organization, and analytical skills.

Executive Legal Assistant

This position will be the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, performing a wide range of administrative, legal, office support and board related duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft board meetings agenda for approval and communicate with board members.
• Collect board papers, memos and support documents from staff and review them before approval by the Executive Director.
• Prepare all board documents/files and take and prepare minutes during board meetings.
• Review legal matters concerning FKE and coordinate the appointment of law firms for FKE.
• Prepare position papers and speeches for various events, press conferences and advocacy initiatives.
• Provide support ¡n International Relations and act as liaison with regional and international partners.

Minimum requirements:

• LLB Degree, CPS(K) and an Advocate of the High Court.
• Five years experience handling court matters.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant software.
• Communication skills in English and French.
• Planning, organization, and analytical skills.

Administrative Assistant -Western Kenya

Based in Kisumu and reporting to the Regional Manager-Western, this position will provide professional support and assistance to the Regional Manager by coordinating day to day office activities with members of the Western Kenya Region to facilitate the efficient operation of the regional office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general administrative and secretarial duties.
• Handle requests for information and data and resolve administrative problems and inquiries.
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries.
• Prepare and maintain documents including correspondences, reports, drafts, memos and emails.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings including recording and distributing minutes.

Minimum requirements:

• KCSE mean grade C, and a Diploma in Business Management and Secretarial studies.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a busy office.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of operating of standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management.
• Excellent communication, planning and organization skills.

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary copies of certificates and testimonials and three references the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org so as to reach the undersigned not later than June 25th, 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director,
Federation of Kenya Employers,
P O BOX 483II —00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.