Job Openings at Corporate Staffing Services

Our client is an SME based in Nairobi and in business of imports and distribution of pesticides to farmers and farms in Kenya. They seek to hire a self-driven and result oriented  Graduate Technical Sales Assistant to carryout aggressive marketing campaigns and maintain new and existing company customers in order to retain and grow company business in horticulture.

Industry: Agricultural Solutions

Location: Mombasa

Gross Salary: 30K

Responsibilities

• Take charge of marketing of new and existing products among growers in a designated area.
• Design and implement an effective marketing strategy of new and existing company products.
• Popularize usage of company products through on-farm trials, training and follow up at farm level.
• Maintain regular contact and good rapport with growers to ensure usage of company products.
• Assist the credit manager with debt collection and debtors’ management in the designated area.
• In liaison with management, vet new and review existing clients for credit worthiness.
• Attend and assist in organizing relevant marketing activities in designated area.
• Respond to clients’ inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Carry out market and competition intelligence in the area of operation.
• foster good and reliable business relationship with growers in order to secure regular business.
• Mount an aggressive marketing campaign on new and existing products among growers
• Recruit, manage and maintain new and existing company customers in order to retain and grow company business in horticulture

Job Qualifications

• At least a degree in Agriculture or related field
• Higher degree training and/or specialized training in crop protection
• At least two years’ work experience in agricultural production or sales and marketing of agricultural inputs.
• Good understanding of crop protection and agriculture in Kenya
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with customers
• Good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical/problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Fluent in English/Swahili
• Age: 28 – 32 years

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Our client is an SME based in Nairobi and in business of imports and distribution of pesticides to farmers and farms in Kenya. They seek to hire a self-driven and result oriented Graduate Technical Sales Assistant to carryout aggressive marketing campaigns and maintain new and existing company customers in order to retain and grow company business in horticulture.

Industry: Agricultural Solutions

Location: Kirinyaga

Gross Salary: 30K

Responsibilities

• Take charge of marketing of new and existing products among growers in a designated area.
• Design and implement an effective marketing strategy of new and existing company products.
• Popularize usage of company products through on-farm trials, training and follow up at farm level.
• Maintain regular contact and good rapport with growers to ensure usage of company products.
• Assist the credit manager with debt collection and debtors’ management in the designated area.
• In liaison with management, vet new and review existing clients for credit worthiness.
• Attend and assist in organizing relevant marketing activities in designated area.
• Respond to clients’ inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Carry out market and competition intelligence in the area of operation.
• foster good and reliable business relationship with growers in order to secure regular business.
• Mount an aggressive marketing campaign on new and existing products among growers
• Recruit, manage and maintain new and existing company customers in order to retain and grow company business in horticulture

Job Qualifications

• At least a degree in Agriculture or related field
• Higher degree training and/or specialized training in crop protection
• At least two years’ work experience in agricultural production or sales and marketing of agricultural inputs.
• Good understanding of crop protection and agriculture in Kenya
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with customers
• Good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical/problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Fluent in English/Swahili
• Age: 28 – 32 years

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Our client is an established Property Development & Management company in Nairobi. They seek to hire 2 competent, hands-on and well experienced candidates to fill the position of Site Supervisors who will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and budgeting for site activities involving the company’s construction projects.

Industry: Property Development
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 80- 110K

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare standard costs (prices) for each item as input into project costing.
• Review Works programmes drawn up by clerk of works and get the formal approval of all
• Provide regular updates to marketing, workshop and finance teams to ensure that all are involved in planned activities
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
• Plan and control use of resources on Site and ensure all necessary resources are availed
• Monitor use of Labour, skill and quantity required
• Source for lacking equipment which may be needed in the site
• Arrange for Statutory Inspections and approvals on time
• Monitor site instruction book
• Formally follow up on all issues raised on site
• Get approvals for all instructions which will have cost or structural impacts on the site, according to Statutory guidelines
• Monitor activities of other Contractors and subcontractors on Site and ensure the timing of such works fit into the original Works programme
• Review deliverables prepared by team
• Negotiate subcontractor payments where applicable
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolve and/or escalate to management all issues that have impact on project deliverables
• Approve team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Review the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner and mitigates team conflict and communication problems
• Manager day-to-day client interaction and communicate effectively with to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 5 years of site supervision / project management experience
• Proven track record in running projects
• Basic computer knowledge, especially packages that deal with BQs
• Thorough product knowledge of building materials
• Construction background is a MUST
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish collaborative relationships

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Our Client is a company that offers courier services within key metropolitan locations around Kenya. They seek to hire an efficient, competent and reliable Operations manager to manage a wide range of projects ensuring that operations deliverables are completed consistently and on time, and that they meet quality standards and the clients’ requirements.

Location: Nairobi
Salary: 120K

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational systems, processes and policies in support of the business including reporting, information flow and management, business processes and planning.
• Daily running of operations and people management
• Fleet management and quality control including maintenance of vehicles
• Fleet performance and oversight
• Reviewing and Managing Budgets
• Co-ordination and management of field staff and activities
• Ensure logistics team follows stock control policies and processes
• Develop and implement a business strategy so that both execution and KPIs are effectively managed and well accomplished.
• Continuously evaluating operational processes to enhance the efficiency and quality of deliverables
• Ensure the effective monitoring, control and support of service delivery, ensuring best practice systems, methodologies and procedures are followed by the teams

Qualifications

• A Degree in any business related field preferably Logistics or Operations Management.
• At least 4 years’ experience in operations or logistics management
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and honesty.
• Excellent people management and supervisory skills, open to directives and commitment to get the job done efficiently.
• Past experience in operations management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with strong organizational and coordination skills; able to effectively establish optimal work schedules
• Analytical, factual, and ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Able to drive initiatives and implement best practices in operations management