Sales & Marketing Officer – Mega Communications Services

Sales & Marketing Officer – Mega Communications Services

Job description

Mega Communications Services Ltd, an independently owned and operated business specializing in digital print and graphic design, has an opportunity for an experienced Sales & Marketing individual to join their team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be at the heart of executing the company’s marketing strategy which will entail all the internal and external marketing aspects of the business. Working jointly with the Company Directors you will also be responsible for the formulation and development of appropriate marketing strategies, tools and execution modes.

Key Responsibilities: (Not exhaustive, but indicative of the general nature of the job)
    * Development and execution of clear, results-driven marketing strategies across acquisition, retention and reactivation based on a clear understanding of the Company’s business objectives.
    * Manage all sales and marketing activities while ensuring that sales and revenue targets are met.
    * Establish strong relationships with customers and manage all activities of customer service including but not limited to identifying their requirements and providing suitable solutions.
    * Preparation of useful sales and marketing activity tracking reports on a regular basis as agreed upon with management.
    * Creating new sales and business opportunities for the company through attracting both existing and new clients, giving quotations and closing sales deals.
    * Debt collection from clients to ensure timely settlement of unpaid accounts.
    * Working closely with management to identify and target specific, agreed clients and project opportunities in order to build and maintain profitable relationships with customers.
    * Driving external and internal business promotional activities.
    * Analyse and carry out competitive positioning of the company’s products and services.
    * Comply with current systems, standards, procedures and processes.
    * Must be willing to take on tasks over and above mentioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
    * The ideal candidate will possess a diploma and/or degree with a concentration in marketing from a recognised institution.
    * At least three years continuous working experience within the sales and marketing environment.
    * Sales and marketing experience within the digital print, graphic design and social marketing industry will be an added advantage.
    * Aged between 25 – 40 years.
    * Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
    * A high degree of strategic and business acumen.
    * Exhibits integrity.
    * Excellent planning, organisation, problem solving and decision making skills.
    * Strong relationship building skills.
    * Results driven.
    * Ability to oversee the development of innovative products for new and existing clients.
    * Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills.
    * Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
    * Self-driven, proactive and energetic.
    * High attention to detail.
    * Must be computer literate.

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please submit the following:
    * Your application letter explaining your eligibility to the criteria above.
    * Copy of your current CV.
    * Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates.
    * Names, contact address and daytime telephone of three referees, one of who must be the current or last employer.

All applications to be submitted to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Mega Communications Services Ltd,
P. O. Box 26044-00504,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Or alternatively applications can be delivered to our offices Mon - Fri (9.00am – 5.30pm) and Sat (9.00am - 12.00pm):

No. 23 Koinange Street,
Consolidated Bank Building,
3rd Floor, Suite 318,
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications must be delivered on or before 25th Sept 2010 by 5.30pm.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

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Graphic Designer (Trainee/Internship Position) – Mega Communications Services

Graphic Designer (Trainee/Internship Position) – Mega Communications Services

Job description

Mega Communications Services Ltd, an independently owned and operated business specializing in digital print and graphic design, has a trainee/internship position available for a Graphic Designer to join their team.

This position is best suited to those candidates who have just completed their graphic design academic training and would like to gain valuable work experience and/or those with graphic design skills but with no formal training.

The role is primarily a training opportunity which will involve you assisting the design team under the supervision of the Managing Director in all design aspects from conception through to print and finishing requirements.

Applicants selected for interview will be asked to undertake a practical exercise using Photoshop to demonstrate and develop your ideas.

Key Responsibilities: (Not exhaustive, but indicative of the general nature of the job)
    * Manage printers to ensure budget and brand is maintained.
    * Creating and producing images and layouts for print pieces.
    * Assist marketing with marketing, brainstorming and advertising strategies.
    * Proofreading to produce accurate and high quality work.
    * Meeting clients to discuss their needs.
    * Interpreting the client’s business needs.
    * Thinking creatively to produce new ideas.
    * Using innovation to meet the constraints of cost, time and client.
    * Managing and maintaining graphic files, including photo’s, logos and art.
    * Comply with current Company systems, standards, procedures and processes.
    * Must be willing to take on tasks over and above mentioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
    * Artistic ability and creativity is essential.
    * Technical skill to use design software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) and aptitude for learning new technology.
    * Ability to effectively present ideas both verbally and visually.
    * Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
    * Ability to handle jobs simultaneously.
    * Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
    * Exhibits integrity.
    * Excellent planning, organisation, problem solving and decision making skills.
    * Strong relationship building skills.
    * Strong ability to deliver results.
    * Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
    * Self-driven, proactive and energetic.
    * High attention to detail.
    * Must be computer literate.

If you fulfil the above requirements and wish to be considered, please submit the following:
    * Your application letter explaining your eligibility to the criteria above.
    * Copy of your current CV.
    * A CD/DVD with a collection of your design work (both raw and finished design pieces).
    * Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates.
    * Names, contact address and daytime telephone of three referees, one of who must be the current or last Principal/employer.

All applications to be submitted to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Mega Communications Services Ltd,
P. O. Box 26044-00504,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Or alternatively applications can be delivered to our offices Mon - Fri (9.00am – 5.30pm) and Sat (9.00am – 12.00pm):

No. 23 Koinange Street,
Consolidated Bank Building,
3rd Floor, Suite 318,
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications must be delivered on or before 25th Sept 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

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Sales Managers (3 Positions) – Technology Consultancy Firm

Sales Managers (3 Positions) – Technology Consultancy Firm

We are a technology consultancy firm that offers solutions aimed at supporting businesses growth through IT. Our range of solutions includes: domain registration; web and e-mail hosting; content development and website designing; Enterprise systems analysis, design and implementation for Hotels, Hospitals, etc; Data security; online data backup; user support, technology training and consultancy

We have opened a new office in Mombasa and we are sourcing for resilient, goal-driven and persuasive persons to fill positions of Sales Managers in the Coastal Region. Successful candidates will report to the Service Manager and will be required to plan and carry out all sales activities within the company on assigned accounts or areas. They will also be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Sales managers will be responsible for:
    * preparing sales action plans and schedules
    * recruiting, training, allocating, supervising, motivating and monitoring performance of a sales team;
    * maintaining sales and promotional materials, as well as planning and conducting direct marketing activities through leads and opportunities
    * developing and making presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
    * generating and maintaining sales proposals, sales contracts, sales activity records and reports
    * responding to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
    * ensuring customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
    * monitoring competitors, market conditions and product development

Education and Experience
    * knowledge of relevant computer applications
    * knowledge of principles and practices of sales
    * knowledge of customer service principles
    * knowledge of basic business principles
    * experience in sales
    * experience in making presentations
    * proven ability to achieve sales targets

Key Competencies
    * planning and organizing
    * persuasiveness
    * adaptability
    * verbal and written communication
    * negotiation
    * resilience
    * stress tolerance
    * goal driven

This will initially be a commission-based engagement. Interested persons should send their application and resume to recruit@shineweb.co not later than Tuesday, 21st September 2010.

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Cashier/ Accounts assistant required urgently

Cashier/ Accounts assistant required urgently

Our client, a very busy pharmaceutical company which deals in wholesale and retail of both human and animal products with its head quarters within the city center requires filling the following vacancies that have arisen.

Ideal candidates

• Must have 2-3 years continuous working experience in a busy distribution, manufacturing company. working experience in a busy pharmaceutical company is an added advantage
• Must have a good grasp of basic accounting issues.
• Ready to undergo a very thorough screening procedure.
• Very organized and analytical.
• Ready to start working immediately.
• Must be able to use databases and other accounting packages.

To apply for these positions contact us through the following contacts: email: recruitment@workforceassociates.net or call 0721483806 or 0723893167 before 15/09/10

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Restaurant Accountant – Fiesta Restaurant and Bar

Restaurant Accountant – Fiesta Restaurant and Bar

This is a premier restaurant located in the heart of the city at Chester House, Koinange Street. The interior ambience is colorful and cozy. It consists of a mini bar, VIP dining room, a glass roofed atrium and an open air terrace bar.

On the 4th floor we have a Pool Terrace with panoramic views of the city skyline, the Central and Uhuru Park and Capital Hill. It's ideal for a relaxing atmosphere. The a la carte menu offers a diverse range of local and international dishes. It offers a wide selection from starters to desserts.

Restaurant Accountant

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Accountant the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts and ensuring that all financial transactions comply with set company policies and procedures, international and local financial standards, and internal controls including process improvement.

Indicators of Good Performance on the job
    * Accurate and up-to-date accounting records that comply with set accounting standards as prescribed by management, international accounting bodies and audit maintained
    * Accounting system continually reviewed and assessed for adequacy and suitability in respect to financial accounting requirements and improvements sought from the IT team.
    * Accurate and timely revenue reports produced, reconciled and discussed by all relevant parties and problem areas highlighted.
    * Government taxes and levies processed and paid as required.
    * Monthly bank reconciliation of the company accounts.
    * Payments processed as per the payment policy
    * Monthly payroll processed by the designated date and statutory returns submitted

Key Duties
    * Ensuring timely input of data required for preparation of monthly financial statements
    * Coding and posting journal voucher entries into general ledger
    * Posting and passing the unit revenues in the system and preparing the Balance Sheet and TL accounts monthly by the designated date
    * Managing, updating and reconciling the provisions account
    * Preparing VAT to ensure tax compliance.
    * Periodic reconciliation of the banks accounts
    * Reconciliation of creditor and debtors accounts to ensure their correctness and give recommendations on how to resolve any differences
    * Running the payroll
    * Checking all cash payments to ensure accuracy and that all amounts are accounted for
    * Reviewing petty cash reports
    * Monitoring and reinforcing internal controls
    * And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
    * Degree in Accounting or Finance
    * CPA II
    * 3-5 Years Experience

Competencies
    * Accounting skills
    * Analytical skills
    * Knowledge of tax regulations
    * Communication skills
    * Attention to detail
    * Reporting skills

If you meet our requirements apply with confidence through:
Careers@monarch.co.ke Attaching your Curriculum Vitae with three referees, telephone contacts and expected salary so as to be received latest by close of business on Friday the 17th September, 2010.

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