Job Openings at Kentrain

An international lighting manufacturer requires the services of a sales consultants based in Nairobi to assist with driving sales in the East African market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a young dynamic “get up and go” type person who has growth ambitions that could lead to an international placement. The successful candidate will be joining a leader in their field.

You will work closely with the Exports Manager based in Johannesburg.

Duties

• Generating leads
• Growing sales and market footprint in East Africa
• Gaining knowledge of new building developments in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring countries
• Contacting potential customers and building relationships with electrical engineers, contractors and architects
• Reporting on competitors and their activities in the market
• Building long term relationships with new and existing customers
• Distributing product catalogues brochures and leaflets
• Conducting marketing activities in the region
• Following through on sales orders and delivery of products
• Demonstrate the company products with authority
• Company administration

Sales Job Requirements

• A proven ability to drive sales and generate new business
• Five years sales experience in the lighting project market is essential
• Contacts in the electrical engineering and architectural fields would be of benefit
• Ability to achieve sales targets
• Confident, well spoken, ambitious and driven
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• A good grasp of computer skills
• Own vehicle/transport

Should have experience in the lighting industry, experience on calling on consulting engineers, and sales experience particularly to the project development and construction industry

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Our client a courier services provider is looking to fill the Administrative / Accounts Assistant Position. Below is the detailed job description.

Roles

• Custodian of office petty cash
• Keeping the Office Clean and Organized
• Receiving Calls and handling queries
• Handling walk-in customers and closing walk in sales.
• Handling all incoming mail (Physical mail and email)
• Maintaining supplier and customer database in soft copy.
• Monthly submission of Statutory Returns (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE)
• Payroll Processing (preparation of payslips for employees)
• Processing all supplier payments.
• Preparing and processing all customer invoices and payments.
• Following up on payments from customers.
• Daily Sales reconciliation (office sales and riders). Preparation of daily sales report for the company
• Co-ordinate with company riders for collections and deliveries.
• Allocate and manage rider delivery schedule on a daily basis to ensure balance and efficiency of deliveries.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education level: High school (Must have atleast grade B in both English and Mathematics).
• At least C.P.A Section 4
• Must be mature( 30 Years and Above)
• One year working experience
• Good IT Skills Ms Office suite (Word, Excel)
• CPA I or II is an added advantage
• Organized and responsible
• Good multi-tasker with attention to detail
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Efficient and a quick learner
• Well-presented and good Customer Service Skills