Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer at BCK Kenya

ROLE: Reporting directly to the CEO,

• Provide executive, administrative, follow through support to the CEO.
• Primary point of contact for Legal commercial and internal/external Stakeholders.
• Liaison to the Board of Directors and senior management teams
• Manage and coordinate marketing and social media/Web presence and content.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with daily administrative duties and managing an active calendar of appointments
• Travel and Expense reports, communication and minutes
• Conducts research on prospective opportunities and documentation of proposals.
• HR process support: recruitment policy, maintains confidential files and employee records
• Key Client management and Coordination of Semi-annual Board.

When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties will typically include:

• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events

When it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other typical duties will include:

• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills
• To keep healthy relationships with clients and CEO's key contacts.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Independent, with three to five years providing support for upper-level management
• Proficiency in Windows, including MS Word, EXCEL and PowerPoint, Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written grammatical manner.
• Excellent management, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of confidentiality and Ethics