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Saturday 22 August 2015

Graduate Marketing Intern – 3 Months contract with opportunity for being absorbed.


Our client a well – established Talent Agency, based in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of a Graduate Marketing Intern. The successful candidate MUST have excellent communication skills and a fresh graduate from a well-recognised university. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Working with the Managing director to implement marketing plans, including product positioning and campaign strategies.
• Discovery of strategic business opportunities through cross function collaboration with sales, HR, etc.
• Provide product/service support in order to establish proper channels of information and communication.
• Responsible for branding, advertising, trade shows, company events and promotional collateral.
• Work with management on projects dealing with media relations, business communications and success stories.

Qualification:

• Must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, communication or Media.
• Candidates with an internationally recognised degree will have an added advantage.
• Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Job requires being honest and ethical.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 30,000 /= 

Deadline: 1st  September  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1E9M25X
  
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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




Application Support Analyst - Navision


Our client, an established Food Processing Company is seeking to recruit an expert of Navision ERP. The successful candidate will be responsible for training, implementing and supporting Navision system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise on application configuration and maintenance of Navision systems.
• Deliver support to existing business users and present solutions orally and in writing.
• Receive requests for support from help desk, other service delivery staff and other users.
• Investigate and resolve application errors, data discrepancies and queries.
• Make modifications to Navision parameters and identify system performance trends.
• Develop work-around or site-specific enhancements.
• Develop, where agreed and feasible, customizations in Navision.
• Work with the users & management to identify and propose Navision system changes.
• Monitor Navision system by regular scrutiny of reports from the system or the ICT team.
• Take corrective action to improve performance and to avoid problems arising.
• Specify information flows and procedures that will meet the business requirements.
• Assists in defining acceptance tests for new or changed automated systems.
• Liaise with appropriate vendors, users and the IT Team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in ICT and specifically Navision support.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server and client operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and active listening.
• Acceptance of ownership.
• Investigation & diagnostic skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 /= (Approx. 2,000 USD)

Deadline: 4th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1PGk17o 

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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



Friday 21 August 2015

Structural Draughtsman

Our client, a well established Company in steel fabrication, design and structural steel works is looking for a Structural Draughtsman to be based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare sketches and drawings for fabrication and structural buildings.
• Checking of fabrication drawings for structural steelwork for industrial buildings.

Qualification:

• Must have a degree in Engineering.
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of structural drafting processes and procedures in a steel fabrication company.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 60,000 - 100,000/= (Approx. 600 - 1,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 10th September  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1hoRvvN  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Human Resource Manager - Manufacturing


Our client is a well established, ISO Certified Manufacturing Company that supplies FMCG products across East and Central Africa. They seek to recruit a seasoned Human Resource Manager who will be responsible for creating and implementing Human Resource policies, ensure a motivated, trained productive team in contribution of the company’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise senior management on matters concerning the Company’s Human Capital.
• Lead the design and implementation of HR function structure.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing regulatory requirements.
• Maintain historical HR records by designing a filing and retrieval system.
• Assess recruitment needs, screen and interview and do background checks on employees.
• Develop and implement a performance evaluation systems and appraisal tools.
• Develop a policy and procedure manual.
• Train employees on plant policies, procedures, regulations, safety rules and benefits.
• Establish a training and development schedule management for employees.
• Hear and resolve employee grievances, conduct investigations and counsel employees.
• Maintain a policy for equal employment opportunities.
• Address cases of discrimination and other issues in the workplace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a Business Related degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have dealt with Industrial relations, Labour Unions and CBA’s.
• A minimum of eight (8) years senior management experience in manufacturing.
• Must be well versed with employment laws and staffing practices.
• Must have the ability to lead and manage change.
• Must have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 /= (Approx. 2,000 USD)

Deadline: 1st  September  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1TUNQBG  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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






Product Planner – Rwanda


Our client is one of the leading Pharmaceutical Wholesalers in Rwanda, involved in importation and marketing of branded pharmaceutical products. The company is seeking the services of a Product planner to enhance faster growth in product range to achieve strategic goals of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan product procurement and requisition in line with MRP system.
• Ensure system models are maintained using business intelligence.
• Forecast information gathered from market intelligence and customers.
• Review data including sales trends, research demand drivers and material delivery.
• Develop strategies for inventory on existing items, new product and phase outs.
• Create statistical reports which include procurement forecast for a period of one year.
• Gather, analyze, validate and share data with other departments.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply chain Management .
• Must have CIPS.
• Must have 5 years in a planning / procurement role in manufacturing or FMCG.
• MRP experience is essential.
• Knowledge and good understanding of SAP ERP system.
• Must have knowledge and aptitude on pharmaceutical business.
• Must have experience of statistical reporting and forecasting.
• Must have the understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting.

Monthly gross salary:  Competitive remuneration depending on experience and qualification.

Deadline:  3rd  September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1PzpoFl  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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




Wednesday 19 August 2015

Commercial Legal Officer

Our client is a well established, ISO Certified Manufacturing Company that supplies FMCG products across Kenya, East and Central Africa. They seek to recruit a Commercial Legal Officer to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate legal counsel.
• Ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
• Provide legal advice on tender documents and agreements.
• Review all contracts and advice management accordingly.
• Ensure appropriate course of action has been taken where risk has been identified.
• Advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review and manage progress of litigation and external lawyers.
• Prepare and review contractual instruments to support various business activities.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions.

Qualifications:

• LLB undergraduate degree, a Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must have at least 5 years legal experience  in a leading manufacturing company.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of business, commerce and finance.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of commercial regulatory laws.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 180,000 /= (Approx. 1,800 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1gQytgZ  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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





Tuesday 18 August 2015

Agronomist – East Africa

A leading global producer of Calcium Carbonate & worldwide distributor of Speciality Chemicals is looking to fill the position of an Agronomist to be based in Nairobi. The successful candidate MUST have experience of working in either European or American businesses abroad and be willing to travel up to 1-2 weeks every month, generally within East Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an East Africa entry strategy, with initial focus on Agriculture.
• Initiate and monitor crop trials at predefined customers (e.g. farmers, cooperatives, government research institutes, NGOs).
• Regular customer visits to discuss technical performance and opportunities for further use of the Company’s products.
• Calculate technical and financial benefit of the Company’s products vs. traditional farming methods and competitors’ products.
• Identify current and future agricultural trends in the agriculture business.
• A good understanding of the agricultural legislation in East Africa.
• Customer visit reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in  Agronomy (MSC a plus).
• Must have agriculture knowledge in East Africa.
• Must be a self-starter - able to work independently, as well as in team.
• French knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Must be culturally flexible.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 450,000 /= (Approx. 4,500 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1KrvDGN 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Monday 17 August 2015

Business Development Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa

A leading global producer of Calcium Carbonate & worldwide distributor of Speciality Chemicals is looking to fill the position of a Business Development Director to be based in Nairobi. The successful candidate must have strong commercial experience. He / she MUST have experience of working in either European or American businesses abroad and be willing to travel up to 2-3 weeks every month, generally within Sub – Saharan Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an East Africa entry strategy, with initial focus on Agriculture.
• Develop sales in Building Materials and Polymers segments via distributors and direct for key accounts.
• Develop solid network/relationships with business leaders, trade bodies, parastatals, NGOs and governments.
• Develop entry strategy based initially on imported products, but with vision towards local manufacturing.
• Monitoring of competitor activities.
• Ensure local market strategy is aligned with the Company’s global strategies.
• Develop and implement marketing and business plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in science.
• Must have lived and worked abroad in multinational environment.
• Must have prior experience in business development, sales or general management.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams.
• Must have strong adaptability to different cultures.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.700,000 /= (Approx. 7,000 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1IWP9gu 

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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




Corporate Commercial Lawyer

Our client, a well established Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Corporate Commercial Lawyer.  The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience in corporate, preferably banking, insurance, or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sit in Management Committee meetings and advise on Legal issues.
• Review and provide legal advice and tender documents and agreements.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements ad internal policies.
• Review progress of outstanding litigations and liaise with external Advocates
• Investigate/oversee investigation into claims and determine best initial contact
• Run the affairs of the Company Secretarial arm of the Company.

Qualifications:

• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Must be graduated from School of Law.
• Must be a CPS (K)

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 260,000 (Approx. 2,600 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1Kln9AX 
 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 


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

General Manager – Transport

Our client, a start-up Transport and Distribution Company is looking for a GM to manage transport and distribution operations. Successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that create sustainable value for the company and its clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and sustaining a targeted long-term business strategy.
• Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends.
• Business development, assessing client’s critical needs and creation of value proposition.
• Generating leads and delivering against set revenue targets.
• Create periodic forecasts on revenue/target management.
• Negotiating rates and development of service level agreements.
• Using the tracking software to document, track and locate stock being delivered.
• Leading and developing a workforce team to ensure optimal performance.
• Developing clear policies and procedures that shall ensure strong internal controls.
• Plan, process and execute vehicle purchases and vehicle replacement.
• Plan and prepare monthly budget estimates on fleet expenditures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Must have 10 years experience in a senior role in fleet operations and logistics for an established company in the industry.
• Must have start-up business experience.
• Technical skills in supply chain and logistics IT solutions.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 350,000 -  500,000/= (Approx. 3,500 - 5,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 10th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1NfsKhk  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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


Head of Supply Manager - FMCG

Our client, a well established FMCG Manufacturing Company based in Nairobi is looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain Manager. The successful candidate MUST have 10 years’ experience in supply chain management in an FMCG Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecasting levels of demand for services.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments and internal customers.
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers.
• Handling all imports and managing proper documentation.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and checking the quality of service provided and goods supplied.
• Tracking and monitoring GRNs.
• Developing organization’s purchasing strategy.
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business, logistics or supply chain.
Must be Gujarati or Punjabi speaking. 
• Must have 10 years experience in large-scale manufacturing company in Kenya.
• Supply chain project management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Must have previous experience working with an ERP system.
• Must be CISP certified.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 400,000 - 500,000/= (Approx. 4,000 - 5,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 30th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1ErtE37  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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


FMCG Warehouse Manager - Central Kenya


Our client, a well established FMCG Company based in Central Kenya is looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years Warehouse management experience in large FMCG Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of a large warehouse.
• Distribution operations on a large scale.
• Provide materials, equipment and supplies.
• To direct, receive warehouse and distribute materials and products.
• Manage staff to ensure all KPI’s are met and to train and develop the team.
• Ability to function in a high pressure environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business, logistics or supply chain.
• Must have 5 years experience as a Warehouse Manager in large-scale warehouse and distribution in Kenya.
• Supply chain project management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Must have previous experience working with SAP-ERP.
• Must be CISP certified.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 180,000 - 200,000/= (Approx. 1,800 - 2,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 30th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1EruDjR  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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


Friday 14 August 2015

Facilities Coordinator

Our client, a leading Facilities Management Company based in Nairobi is looking for a Facilities Coordinator. Successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of all facilities management operational services.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Creating, sustaining and provision of all facility management services to the client.
• Ensuring EHS statutory, operational and commercial compliance with EHS legislation and client’s standards.
• Ensure adherence to SLA’s.
• Cost management and budget control of all site services within scope.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all services and equipment.
• Lead the direct reporting staff, build the facilities team and supply partner relationships.
• Proactively develop ongoing opportunities to ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure information is cascaded to the site team through aligned site management objectives.
• Timely, accurate reporting on operations, EHS and service level agreements.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must have 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Knowledge of corporate EHS strategy, standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 80,000 /= (Approx. 800 USD)

Deadline:  30th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1N7cmR1

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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





Facilities Technical Team Lead


Our client, leading Facilities Management Company is looking for a Technical Team Lead to be based in Nairobi. Successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of all facilities management operational services.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Creating, sustaining and provision of all facility management services to the client.
• Ensuring EHS statutory, operational and commercial compliance with EHS legislation and client’s standards.
• Ensure adherence to SLA’s.
• Cost management and budget control of all site services within scope.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all services and equipment.
• Lead the direct reporting staff, build the facilities team and supply partner relationships.
• Proactively develop on-going opportunities to ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure information is cascaded to the site team through aligned site management objectives.
• Operate and comply with business processes and procedures.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must have 5 years’ experience working with plant equipment (maintenance and operation).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role.
• Experience in management of supply partners and contractors.
• Knowledge of corporate EHS strategy, standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of SLA and risk assessment methodology.
• Financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 160,000 /= (Approx. 1,600 USD)

Deadline:  30th August  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1Nuow3t
  
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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





Head of Sales & Marketing

Our client, a leading FMCG Manufacturer Company in East and Central Africa is looking to fill the position of Head of Sales & Marketing. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management to sales and marketing function on day to day basis as well as lead and manage the company's overall sales, marketing plans, strategies and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all marketing activities.
• Participate in the company's business planning and development.
• Managing debtors’ levels.
• Managing adequate finished goods stocks.
• Monitoring daily sales & marketing activities through the reporting lines.
• Assists in setting price guidelines for different products and price forecast.
• Presenting monthly / quarterly sales & market performance reports in Board meetings.
• Conduct market research studies and prepare reports to management on how to improve profitability.
• Lead and manage the complete sales cycle from qualifying, proposal development, competing & closing.
• Provide an overview on business results and product profitability.

Qualification:

• Must have at least 10 years of proven track record in generating sales and converting deals.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or relevant.
• Out-standing presentation skills.
• Pay attention to the details.
• Must have 5 years experience in FMCG and hygiene goods management.
• Excellent communication skills and computer skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 300,000 /= (Approx. 3,000 USD)

Deadline:  8th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1gFOLsR  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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


Sales Representative

Our client, a leading FMCG Manufacturer Company in East and Central Africa is looking for a Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within the assigned territory and market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and related services. He /she will also be required to personally contact and secure new business accounts/customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote / sell / secure orders from existing and prospective customers.
• Demonstrate products and services to existing / potential customers.
• Assist clients in selecting products best suited to their needs.
• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Make telephone calls and visits to existing and prospective customers.
• Research sources for developing prospective customers and information to determine their potential.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals / quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service.
• Analyze the market’s potential and determines the value of existing & prospective Customers value.
• Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers.
• Identify advantages and compare organization’s products / services.
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing Return on Time Investment for the segment.
• Write reports on customer needs, problems, interests and potential for new products and services.
• Knowledge of product applications, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends.
• Participates in trade shows and conventions.

Qualification:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Sales & Marketing or relevant.
• Must have at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing or service industry.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• Must be result oriented with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Very good negotiation skills.
• Must have FMCG experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Should be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Valid driving license.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 80,000 /= (Approx. 800 USD)

Deadline: 8th  September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1JgrKdb  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Monday 10 August 2015

Sales & Marketing Manager – 3 Months contract with opportunity for being absorbed.

Our client a well – established Talent Agency, based in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of a Sales & Marketing Manager. The successful candidate MUST have excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience in social media and relevant experience working with a multinational.  Experience of working or studying abroad is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage marketing campaigns, working with team members and partners to create effective, efficient and creative customer acquisition programs.
• Manage speakers & artist communications, including all logistics for bookings.
• Maintain the client database.
• First point of contact for our retained external agencies across PR, Digital, Social Media and Design.
• Responsible for managing relationship with record labels, film and TV production houses and artist management teams.
• Immerse yourself in the regional music and arts scene to ensure agency is kept up to date with trends, events and artist developments.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails.
• Continually monitor competitor activities and provide feedback to the Managing Director for action.
• Represent the organization at trade exhibitions, events and shows.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports and projections, review own sales performance and take actions to meet or exceed targets.
• Coordinate the flow and communication of projects across internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage and maintain content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube & Instagram).

Qualification:

• Must have a minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrated experience in social media.
• Experience in digital marketing is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills including customer service skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organizational, business planning and reporting skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and Computer literacy.
• Driving license.
• A confident and determined approach and ability and desire to sell.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive; with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 - 1,500 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th April 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1gXm2jW  
   
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Executive Personal Assistant

Our client a well – established Talent Agency, based in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of an Executive Personal Assistant. The successful candidate MUST have excellent impeccable written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining heavy, complex and frequently changing calendars and coordinating meetings.
• Coordinating all aspects of appointments, meetings, and conference calls and travel arrangements.
• Handling all confidential business matters and work independently on special assignments.
• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Greet and assist all visitors with professionalism and tact.
• Create and modifies presentations, spread sheets and other various documents.
• Basic bookkeeping, coordinating with accountants, managing budgets, petty cash, bank transactions, invoicing, collections, ensuring MIS reports on time.
• Ensure the company is legally and financially compliant and risk of liability is minimal.

Qualification:

• Must have previous experience working with high level executives.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior oral and written skills.
• Must be detail oriented/superior proofreading skills.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Strong multi-tasker.
• Good judgment and discretion with highly confidential information.
• Must exhibit a high degree of motivation, sense of urgency and professional demeanor.
• Ability to interact diplomatically and professionally.
• Flexible on hours.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 120,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,200 - 1,500 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th April 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1MkqcPR 

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Thursday 6 August 2015

Clothing Shop Manager – Retail Store, Menswear

Our client, a well-established Retail Store that specialises in menswear clothing is looking to fill the position of a Shop Manager. The successful candidate MUST have relevant experiences in textile and clothing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise.
• Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor.
• Promotes sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers.
• Maintains inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Meet monthly targets of the stores and handle budgets.
• Deal with any enquiries and complaints.

Qualification:

• Must have a university degree / diploma in administration or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of managerial Position.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years retail experience.
• Must have working experience in textile business.
• Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Must be computer literate.
• High level of self-motivation, precision and commitment to results.
• Honest, hard worker, helpful and result orientated personality.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 50,000 -  70,000/= (Approx. 500 - 800 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th August 2015

Applications: http://bit.ly/1g8KxJY 

To apply, please follow the link:

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Tuesday 4 August 2015

Analyst

Our Client, a dynamic Company whose mandate is to invest in entrepreneurial start-ups in the energy sector is looking to recruit an Analyst for their Nairobi office. The successful candidate MUST have international experience.

Key Responsibilities;

• Analysing the market.
• Assisting in due-diligence of potential portfolio companies.
• Working with the fund’s partners in monitoring of portfolio companies.
• Maintaining the fund portfolio model and developing other models.  
• Sourcing and initial screening of potential investments.
• Preparation of screening papers / investment proposals.
• Due diligence including assessment of financial, technical, social and environmental performance.
• Deal structuring.
• Monitoring of investments including financial, social & environmental performance.

Qualification;

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Undergraduate degree in Science, Finance, Law, Political Science or engineering from a leading University.
• Highly analytical and highly numerate.
• High ambition and high motivation.
• Phenomenally hard worker expected.  She / he must always go the extra mile.
• Superb IT skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Compelling evidence of drive and success throughout the academic and non-academic activities to date.
• Relevant work experience after graduation a plus, but not essential.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Entrepreneurial mind.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on experience and qualification.

Deadline: 15th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1KLMerm  

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

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

Monday 3 August 2015

Ethiopian National General Manager – Dukem, Ethiopia



Our client a well-established Pharmaceuticals Company is looking to fill the position of a General Manager. The successful candidate MUST  have a bachelor’s degree in  Pharmaceuticals / Medicine with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in production management. He/ She must be an Ethiopian National.

Key Responsibilities:

• To identify, define and implement effective policies and procedures that ensure cost effective and efficient plant operations.
• To identify and develop medical and healthcare products along with marketing strategies to support sales growth.
• To provide training and other capacity building programs to enhance the management team and key staff individually and collectively.
• To ensure adherence with industry best practice and quality standards.
• To exercise diligence in compliance with government, health, tax and any other regulatory requirements.
• To develop and maintain a customer orientated company that prides itself on exceeding customer expectations
• To develop and maintain a suitable performance measurement system for all employed persons
• To ensure company performance reports are submitted timely and accurately in the formats required by the Board of Directors at the relevant frequencies requested.
• To lead, manage and continuously develop industry relevant best practices to ensure efficient production processes while ensuring quality products.

Qualification:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical/pharmaceutical field.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years in production management.
• Excellent understanding of the related MoH rules and regulations.
• Strong  business analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong entrepreneurial and business development acumen.
• Strong financial background and ability to evaluate financial statements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a strong ability to deliver with and through others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner and cope with deadline pressure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a staff team
• Effective problem - solving and mediation skills
• Proficiency with office computer equipment and software
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is of added value.

Monthly gross salary: Ethiopian Birr: 62,250 /= (Approx. 3,500 USD) Plus Benefits

Deadline: 20th  August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1haGzkX
  
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.

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




Team Leader Sales - Mombasa, Kenya

Our client, a Confectionary Company that covers Eastern, Central and Coastal Kenya is seeking to recruit a Team Leader Sales for its Mombasa offices. The successful candidate MUST be living in Mombasa or willing to relocate there. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sales & marketing to increase sales growth.
• Maximize territory coverage in the designated region.
• Execute Marketing Initiative.
• Manage a sales team.
• Conduct market research about competitors.
• Provide innovative ideas to improve the market presence.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers.

Qualification:

• 2-3 years in FMCG in general trade.
• Have excellent English communication skills both written and spoken.
• Must have a Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sales/product management.
• Must have excellent computer knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 30,000/= (Approx. 300 USD)

Deadline:  30th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1SV1qnW
  
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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