Job Openings at Cytonn Investments - 3 Positions

Job Type: Full Time

In order to better service our clients, we are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, team players to work on full-time basis with the distribution team as financial advisors based in the Mount Kenya Region. The Financial Advisor will report to the Unit Manger and work on strategic plans and initiatives to increase relationship productivity and develop proper contact networks within the channel partners.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell our products to existing and prospective clients
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach potential customers through cold calling
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
• Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• KCSE grade C- and above
• Diploma or Degree holder in any field
• Proven work experience as a financial advisor
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs

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Job Responsibilities

• Proactively developing business relationships and securing additional business opportunities from both new and existing clients to meet the given sales targets
• Recruit, manage, support, coach, develop and evaluate a team of financial advisors
• Strengthen and expand client relationships by providing customized service and ensuring client expectations are exceeded
• Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
• Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Job Requirements

• KCSE grade B- and above
• Has an undergraduate degree with at least second class upper honors from a recognizable institution
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial advisory
• Can effectively and efficiently manage a team of individuals with minimal supervision
• He/she should be detail oriented with good multi-tasking skills
• He/she should have excellent oral and written communication capabilities

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The Clerk of Works will work under the supervision of the Project Management Managers to ensure that the interests of Cytonn Real Estate are represented. This is in regards to ensuring that the quality of both materials and workmanship are in accordance with the design information such as specification and engineering drawings, in addition to recognised quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and inspect work of construction contractor for assigned projects on behalf of the Cytonn Real Estate
• Review contractor shop drawings and provide comments on conformance/non-conformance to architect
• Act as liaison between architect and contractor
• Conduct on-site observation and spot-checks of work in progress
• Ensure contract compliance by the contractor, such as conducting tests specified in contract and installing materials/equipment as specified in contract, and report deficiencies to Project Manager, Architect and contractor
• Provide reports on all on-site matters, including third-party inspections, progress, safety concerns, and causes for delay
• To be responsible for the inspection of the workmanship and practices of contractors and/or crews engaged in construction
• Maintain job-site files, documents, reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports for Project manager and Architect as required
• Attend all job-site meetings as a Cytonn Real Estate representative or in conjunction with Project Manager
• Receive, record, present for architect approval, and maintain custody of samples submitted by construction contract
• Review requests for progress payments submitted by construction contractor and forward with recommendations to Architect
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• A grade of C+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent) with good grades in Maths and languages
• Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building Construction or Structural Engineering would be preferable. and above or any other relevant qualification. Registration at the Institute of Clerk of Works of Kenya will be an added advantage
• Practical Knowledge of project plan development and implementation
• At least 8 years of experience with a preference for managing big projects
• An in-depth knowledge of the construction industry
• A sound knowledge of building regulations
• Responsible and work under pressure depending on site program deadline
• Good organisational and project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• The ability to liaise with staff at all levels
• The ability to meet targets
• Innovative and solution oriented individuals