Job Vacancies at Tarpo Industries

About the Role

We are looking to hire an aggressive hands on events coordinator who will be responsible for designing, coordinating, managing and selling event ideas and solutions to our clients. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Client acquisition with a bias towards B2B sales
• Researching markets and conduct industry analysis to identify opportunities for events.
• Aggressively look for business through arranging meetings with potential clients, cold calling, social media marketing and networking
• Manage and develop existing client relationships
• Conceptualization of Events for B2B clients including producing detailed proposals.
• Planning and management of logistics necessary to deliver stress-free client experience.
• Provide world-class customer service; collect customer feedback and maintain above 90% customer satisfaction per quarter
• Develop and operationalise event design concepts based on client needs and input
• Bid for tenders and new events by writing detailed proposals to the relevant entities

 Qualifications

1. A can do attitude - Show us you can!
2. Minimum Diploma in any field from a recognized institution
3. 2 years cumulative work experience in Events or Sales (non-FMCG)
4. Willingness to live in a tent for up to 3 weeks at a time

 Personal attributes

1. Your 'WHY' must be about impacting client experiences
2. Willingness to occasionally work at odd schedules
3. Outstanding communication skills & negotiating ability

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This role is based within the Marketing department reporting to the CEO.

Duties & Responsibilities

Digital Marketing

• Management and maintenance of all company websites (Wordpress)
• Management and maintenance of all landing pages on HubSpot
• Content upkeep based on needs and feedback of internal stakeholders
• Highly targeted social media marketing
• Google Ads
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Sales Qualified Lead Generation
• Monthly reporting on performance of Digital Marketing activities

Inbound Sales

• Handle Sales Qualified Leads
• Feedback Customer's journey into digital marketing activities
• Work hand in hand with the sales team to maximise team's target achievements
• Enhance the use of the CRM for increased sales conversion rates

ICT Support

• Support users with general ICT issues including networking, printer troubleshooting, software installations etc.
• Liaise with external ICT providers where necessary including fleet management, CCTV and ISPs.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience using HubSpot Marketing platform, including landing page and form design
• Minimum of 2 years experience creating and maintaining Wordpress websites
• Proven track record of SEO activities

Key Characteristics

• Love for the outdoors
• Team player
• Fluent in English and Swahili, both written and spoken
• Appreciates the process of planning and enjoys brainstorming
• Empathetic and a good listener
• Thought and logic driven
• Intrapreneurial

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Are you a people person who finds it easy to build rapport? Are you driven by targets? Are you fascinated by technical textiles? Do you believe in the practicality and affordability of soft roof shelter? Have you experienced life in a remote area, under a tent?

If you answered 'YES' to all the above questions then we want to hear from you!

The role: Sales Representative

Minimum requirements:

• A track record of hitting revenue targets
• Your own prospecting methodology
• Knowledge of the sales pipeline
• Understanding of the buyer’s journey
• KCSE score ‘B’ or higher
• Plays chess
• Owns a laptop (Tarpo runs a 'bring your own device' policy)

What we value:

• Honesty and Dependability
• Someone who Understands and Listens to their clients
• Practical & systematic approach to solution provision
• Proud of their work and who they represent

What we expect:

Sell our solutions for unique problems to our existing clients and the new ones you will prospect. They want something practical and aesthetically pleasing but they aren't the expert - we are.

Ultimately hit your revenue target.

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Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in (Civil &) Structural Engineering
• B grade or 80% pass mark equivalent for Geometry, Engineering Drawing, Structural Design units
• KCSE B-plain
• Applied knowledge of metal welding, structural detail design and fabrication
• Fundamental interests in physics (fluid mechanics, aviation) and architecture.
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to 'get hands dirty' during the fabrication and installation processes.