Job Opportunities at Alternate Doors - 3 Positions

Represents business interests to the customers and partners within the African region and executes technical and business support activities for the flexible foam segment.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical and commercial support at our customers and dealers in the Flexible Foam Industry
• Develops business of all relevant Polyurethane Additives and Release Agents
• Conducts customer trials and application training at flexible foam producers
• Identification of market and customer requirements
• Initiates projects to continuously develop business
• Maintains an effective relationship with existing and potential customers, suppliers as well as distributors
• Supports distributors in achieving their targets
• Gathering and reporting of market information
• Develops business for all relevant Polyurethane Additives and Release Agents in Africa
• Frequent travelling within Africa
• Establishing a thorough reporting within the region and to line managers in Germany
• Monitors, evaluate and report on competitors’ capabilities and on market developments
• Develops and updates the regional strategy in co-operation with direct reports
• Participation in trade fairs, conferences, customer seminars and related activities

Requirements

• Qualification in BSc in chemistry or chemical engineering
• More than 3 years in Technical Sales/Marketing experience ideally with commercial/technical background education related to the comfort and insulation industry will be advantageous
• Presently based in Kenya, Nairobi and willing to travel within Sub-Sahara Africa
• Open minded, self-motivated and enthusiastic personality with the desire for a medium/long term career development in a multi-national company.
• Ability to work and learn in an international cross-cultural environment
• Capability to work in a team and with a network, but also to be autonomous in implementing actions.
• Very good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and be results driven
• Team player and strong communication and implementation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to travel extensively though out Sub Sahara Africa (50% travel)

What we offer

You will be working within an international and interdisciplinary team on exciting and challenging subjects in a state-of-the-art, innovative and creative environment.

A competitive salary, support for your personal development as well as professional qualifications matter to us. Our international success is ultimately built on the skills and commitment of our people.

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Our client is currently seeking to hire a Partnership Manager. The candidate will be responsible for the client’s brand and partnership portfolio in Kenya.

Job Responsibilities

• To lead cross-functional teams (commercial & operational) by providing vision and direction to ensure the effective delivery of agreed brand activities and programs.
• Strategically identify key high-level targets; responsible for implementation of the client’s marketing strategies to drive revenue support for event
• Working on strategic and longer-term Partnerships
• Develop deep expertise of the market place, retail dynamics, consumer and shopper behavior.
• Drive consistent flawless execution of brand activation plans by ensuring effective implementation of brand strategies and action plans.
• Act as a contact for the local media agency.
• Partner with the Digital Manager to execute consumer engagement digital activities.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing and Sales team to drive sales, revenue and market share.
• Monitor business results and measure the effectiveness of plans and initiatives, taking corrective actions if necessary
• To work with the Marketing Manager to develop and implement brand collateral for clinet’s campaigns at during the year.

Qualification

• Degree in Marketing/Sales/Business Administration or equivalent qualification
• Experience as a Brand & Partnership Manager within an FMCG organization is essential
• Media buying experience and branding expert.
• Strong Business Development skills
• Ability to create exciting campaigns.
• Can do attitude, with the ability to influence and work in a collaborative way
• Proven implementation ability
• Proactive and results driven
• Good Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence both upwards and downwards
• Flexibility to adapt plans/challenges as they arise

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Our Client is currently looking to hire Saloon Car Driver.

Requirements

• A certificate or Diploma in any field
• Atleast 2 years’ experience as a driver driving saloon cars
• Must be very polished and street smart
• Mature, healthy and punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and positive attitude
• A valid driving license
• Free of any criminal record
• Flexibility in terms of working hours

Competences

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with the routes in Nairobi and surrounding environs
• Professionalism