Sales Executive Job - SME

Our client is a lending company providing trade finance targeted at small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and self employed individuals.

The company recognises the significant role played by SMEs as trade intermediaries and service providers and it seeks to fill the finance gap created in trade transactions and within value chains.

We focus primarily on documentary backed trade finance and value chain financing. Lending is short term in nature and structured to suit the specific needs of borrowers.

The company abides to highly professional lending practices and procedures thus ensuring that we are a real partner in supporting our clients to achieve their goals.

Our client would like to fill the position of Sales Executive who will be reporting to the Business Development Manager.

Job Purpose/Summary: Marketing the company’s lending products and engaging potential clients while exploring for new business opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new markets for new and current products
• Sell the company's products and services to drive business growth
• Identify sales and marketing opportunities
• Maintain client portfolio
• Resolve customer complaints
• Conduct market research and analyze current market conditions and competitor information
• Develop marketing and sales plans/activities
• Prepare reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Support and cooperate with the other staff for the common goal of developing business
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Business Management or Marketing.
• Professional qualification in sales and marketing will be an added advantage.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in the financial sector preferably the micro-finance sector.

Key competencies

• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to persuade and influence
• Hardworking, highly responsible and proactive
• Person of integrity and honesty
• Customer service and strong selling skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Salary Budget: Commission based

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 13th Nov, 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FMCG Sales Administrator Job - Nairobi

Industry: Food

Location: Nairobi

Salary: KShs 25,000 - 35,000

Our client in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail industry is looking for FMCG Sales Administrator.

The purpose of the position is to move product to retailers and increase sales revenues of the product.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of products to the customers
• Approaching potential customers with the aim of winning new business, as well as maintaining good relationships with clients.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
• Reviewing sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements
• Attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers
• Gathering market and customer information
• Presenting the product in a structured professional way

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Diploma in business management
• 2- 3 years experience in sales in an FMCG company
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to supervise and manage a team
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications skills

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (FMCG Sales Administrator Ksh 25,000-35,000) on the subject line before the 22nd November, 2013.

We do not charge for interviews.

Please note your current salary on your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Web and Social Media Marketing Intern

Our client a well established, prominent Kenyan Agri-services company are looking for a Social Media / Web Marketing Intern for 3 /4 months.

                                                             

Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in Marketing is a must.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Publisher, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, & Fireworks
• Good knowledge and practicality in design.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administrating the social media, posting content in social media.
• Designing high quality marketing & e-marketing material
• Designing of pamphlets, fliers and other marketing material (T-shirts, hats, etc).

Deadline: 20th November 2013

Applications:

Send your updated CV and cover letter to:

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,

Karen Road, Karen

Only shortlisted 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

Branch Manager Jobs (Various Branches) National Bank

Exciting opportunities in banking with a dynamic team

National bank of Kenya is one of the leading banks with a vision of becoming the bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region. In view of expending its branch network in the Coast Region, the bank has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professionals to fill the following positions.

Branch Manager – various Branches

Reporting to the Regional Manager Coast branch, the successful candidates will be responsible for leading branch team business targets, profitability, growth and customer service for the assigned branch in line with the Bank’s strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities and develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branch.
• Develop and implement sales and profitability plans to ensure achievement of branch targets.
• Provide training, coaching, development and motivation to bring out the best in each distribution team member.
• Take on the responsibility of performance evaluation of all employees.
• Oversee branch financial management.
• Communicate effectively with other branches and senior managers by sharing information on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs.
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly and promoting a customer service culture.
• Cooperate fully with the credit department in extending and enforcing credit policy.
• Manage the branch honestly and with high ethical standards.
• Ensure the safekeeping of branch assets, including structures, equipment, inventory and cash.
• Ensure bank Control and Risk policies are adhered to.
• Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the branch operations, to see that policies are being observed and that goals are being attained.
• Participate actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the branch and bank in the local area.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business related field
• A Masters degree and/or professional banking qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years of service exposure in the Bank with at least 5 years of service exposure in the branch network.
• Demonstrated branch record of sales growth and business development.
• Strong leadership, motivation and people management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of bank products.
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written) and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

The position attracts competitive compensation including staff benefits. Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications showing how they meet the requirements and enclosing a detailed CV, copies of their academic and professional certificates, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday 15^th November, 2013.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. National bank is an equal opportunities employer.*

The Head of Human Resources

National Bank of Kenya Ltd

P.O Box 72866-00100

Nairobi

www.nationalbank.co.ke