Business Analyst at Powerhive ltd in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Business Analyst
 
Type: Full time
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction: Powerhive is a technology company founded in 2011 with the objective of delivering clean and affordable microgrid electricity service to hundreds of millions of households and small businesses around the world.
The company has opened an office in Kenya and is now looking to recruit a Business Analyst.
Job Description

• Responsible for analyzing incoming data from operational projects and reporting on findings regularly, and developing intuitive visualizations to make the data easy to communicate;
• Responsible for independently conducting quantitative analysis and modeling new projects for the company and potential clients;
• Responsible for developing new models and maintaining existing ones, analytical processes or systems approaches;
• Responsible for supporting the internal and external accounting teams as needed;
• Creates documentation for all his/her activities;
• Conducts desk and in market research in new markets, and supports the business development decision making process with comparative data analysis and business cases;
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high level information into details, abstract up from low level information to a general understanding;
• Advising business and technical teams on options, risks, and costs;
• Developing and maintaining key datasets including: Customer use cases;Key Market data;System performance, trends;
• Contribute a financial perspective during project or client reviews;
• Keep a current PowerPoint deck with illustrative data points and cases for use by the business development team.
• Support the business development team with research, writing and data presentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or any other related subject
• M.S. in finance or engineering from a top tier school will be an added advantage
• Strong work ethic, ability to adapt to changing priorities and be team oriented
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
• 3 years of relevant work experience in the telecoms, infrastructure or energy sector
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills, preferably with experience in a financial institution
• Strong reporting skills
• Capability to handle sensitive and complex issues with discretion and good judgment
• Excellent Excel and VBA modeling skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word) and Google Apps
• Experience in programming in SQL, Python or other programming language used to manipulate large data sets is a big plus
• Good understanding of finance and accounting, project finance, general research and be comfortable with regulations and legal documents
• Technical affinity and in-depth data manipulation/analysis knowledge is also required

Applicants should email their cover letter and CV with names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities.
All communication relating to application for these positions should be addressed to: powerhive@preferredpersonnel.co.ke
Serious applicants only
On the subject matter of the email, ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.
Applications should be received by 22nd July 2014.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information, kindly go to www.powerhive.com

Sales/ Marketing Manager Jobs in Kenya

Position:Sales Manager

Location: Nairobi Kenya
Our client, a leading world class supplier of industrial and domestic appliances is seeking to recruit a Sales Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Showroom Management

• Ensure presentation and display of showroom is presentable
• Showroom is fully stocked
• All POP’s are in place and pricing completed
• Customers are promptly attended to on arrival in showroom
• Assist Sales Persons in closing sale.
• Discounting in conjunction with Orion

2. Procedures execution

• Credit Notes are correctly processed in accordance with Procedures.
• All Gate Passes, LTO, Stock Movements are correctly processed in accordance with Procedures.
• Following up on Consignments
• Manual Delivery Notes Reports Management
• Stocks Management in liaison with the Stores Supervisor
• Following on Transport Coordinator

3. Staff management

• Ensure all staff is trained.
• Discipline is maintained.
• Smartness and formal attire is adhered to.
• Breaks are taken in an orderly fashion and timings are adhered to.
• On leave is monitored and co-ordinate.
• Resolve any staff issues, complaints or queries

4. Sales Strategy

• Identifying opportunities to increase sales.
• Coordinating promotions

5. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by Superior.
Qualifications

• 2-5 years sales experience
• Customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Staff management experience
• Excellent problem solving & good communication skills
• Administration & management skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Enthusiastic can do attitude, highly self motivated and result oriented

Key Performance Indicators Quantitative:

• Managing Hotpoint retail outlet
• 100% space management in the showroom
• Ensure 100% staff discipline and motivation
• Staff management and leadership skills Adherence to procedures
• Sales strategy
• Generate monthly reports by 5th of the following month.
• 100% meet and surpass sales targets

 How to apply:
If qualified, kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Sales Manager’ on the subject line by 23rd July, 2014.
Do not attach any certificates.Only shortlisted candidates are contacted

Marketing Officer Job Vacancy at Sanergy in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Department: Marketing & Branding

Reports to: Assistant Marketing & Branding Manager Company

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever.
Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses.
We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste every day and safely remove it from the community.
We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the byproducts to Kenyan farmers.
Role & Responsibilities
The Marketing Officer will be responsible for increasing usage of Fresh Life Toilets in assigned area by coordinating and implementing consumer awareness activities and events.
Key duties/responsibilities of the Marketing Officer shall be to:

• Prepare implementation plans and budgets for marketing events in assigned area
• Coordinate and implement marketing activities in the assigned area
• Coaching and field supervision of new Marketing Assistants
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting for marketing activities and events
• Work closely with other Sanergy teams including operations and sales to provide effective marketing support to Fresh Life Operators in assigned area
• Manage implementation of joint projects with partner organizations
• Collect relevant marketing data and enter the same in Salesforce or other database as required
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in business or related discipline, a degree in Marketing will be desirable
• Good understanding of the dynamics & networks in informal settlements
• Demonstrable experience in event organization and implementation
• Pro-active , creative and effective at problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and project management skills
• Ability to represent the organization at partner implementation meetings

We welcome your application-cover letter and CV-on http://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list
Deadline for applications: July25, 2014

Marketing/ Account Manager Careers in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title:Marketing/ Account Manager – Nairobi
 
Are you an agile young finance professional, proactive, self-motivated and driven individual, excited to work in a friendly, young and vibrant fast paced environment?
Our client is one of the leading branding companies based in Nairobi. They are deliberate in providing excellent customer service and quality products to their highly established and reputable client base.
They are looking to fill the position of Marketing Account Manager which will report to the Managing Director.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire and retain clients
• Understand the client requisitions and present samples
• Present client needs to the production manager for production
• Ensure high quality and timely deliveries are made to clients
• Prepare and present quotations to clients
• Prepare and present job cards to the production manager detailing the job requirements
• Any other duty other duties assigned by management

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field preferably Marketing
• A minimum of 2 years progressive marketing in the production industry
• In-depth working knowledge and experience in marketing
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Salary Budget: Kshs. 40,000 – 50,000 Gross

How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to info@dorbeleit.co.ke with the job title MARKETING ACCOUNT MANAGER as the subject before close of business 15th July, 2014.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Service Centre Manager Jobs in Kenya

Job Title:Service Centre Manager

Our client, a leading world class supplier of industrial and domestic appliances is seeking to recruit a Service Centre Manager.
Key Roles

• Overall management of the respective Service Center and supervision of direct reporting staff
• Responsible for leading the Service Center team in all matters pertaining to the efficient and smooth operations of all customer service matters
• Oversee statistical data relating to performance of the Service Center in relation to RTAT, In-Home Service Rate and NPS
• Oversee and monitor ISO processes and procedures relating to Service
• Develop, monitor and administer Service Levels and adherence to same by direct reporting staff
• Oversee the security of company assets including daily cash receipts
• Ensure customer and staff safety during operational hours by spearheading all Health and Safety activities in the Service Center
• Identify training requirements for direct reporting staff
• Plan, forecast and implement Service Center action plans
• Oversee Parts Department operations by hands-on involvement
• Seek and secure customer feedback to monitor and manage customer concerns
• Responsible for staff annual performance appraisals
• Any other duties assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Business Management to meet revenue & profitability target.
• Good experience in operation management in setting up service standards like RTAT, response time, completion time etc
• Handled large team of technicians, supervisors and management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good customer handling and customer interaction skills
• Must have passion for customer service
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Good experience in managing spare parts department

Key Performance Indicators Quantitative:

• RTAT at or under 3 Days for both In and Out of Warranty Repairs
• In-Home SVC Rate at or above the 75% benchmark
• NPS (Net Promoter Score) at or above the 2013 benchmark
• Customer satisfaction at or above 90% (via surveys for Walk-Ins and In-Homes)
• Parts Dept Fill Rate at or above 90%
• 0% hazards and health and safety non conformities at the Service Centers

If qualified, kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Service Centre Manager’ on the subject line by 23rd July, 2014.
Do not attach not certificates.Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.