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Altima Africa Business Manager Job in Kenya

Business Manager- Kenya And Uganda

Reference      BM_K.U_2012
Recruiter:    Altima Africa Ltd    
Updated on:    20-06-2012
Contract    Permanent       
Location:    Nairobi    
Available:    ASAP
Category:    Management    
Offer:    Neg .
 
Client Profile Introduction

Our client is the leader in crop protection products in Africa. 
The Corporation is focused on helping their customers cultivate business growth through the development, marketing and distribution of innovative, high-quality chemical solutions for today’s dynamic agroscience and health & nutrition science marketplace.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual who is committed to performance excellence and exemplary leadership. 
Reporting to the East Africa Regional Manager, the Business Manager will be in charge of the operations of their subsidiaries in Kenya and Uganda.

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree in Agriculture
  • Experience in agribusiness (minimum 7 years) in Kenya
  • Masters Degree will be an added advantage
 Job Specification- Business Manager

The candidate will manage the business of the subsidiary and implement the client’s strategy in Kenya and Uganda.(S)He will be responsible for the subsidiary’s operations and achievement of the targets as well as lead the local team that comprises of 7 employees.

Duties And Responsibilities:
  • Be the referent for the head of Southern and Eastern Africa region for all activities in Kenya and Uganda.
  • Manage the subsidiary and lead operations with the existing local team in Kenya.
  • Supervise, coordinate and be personally involved in all operations of the company; forecasts, budget, supplies, development, marketing, sales, recovery of payments.
  • Should be committed to achieving targets in terms of turnover, gross margin, EBITDA and working capital.
  • Implement the strategy of the group in coordination with the Southern and Eastern Africa headquarter located in South Africa.
  • Supervise monthly reporting and commit on forecasts. 
  • Be directly involved in sales and collection of payments from major customers; big estates, main distributors, tenders.
  • Supervise products’ registration processes and marketing activities in coordination with the Technical and Marketing Manager(s).
  • Coordinate imports with the local team and forwarding agents.
  • Supervise local purchases and relate with local toll manufacturers.
Competencies
  • Strong business acumen
  • Proven leadership, supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach teams
  • Energetic, motivated, self-starter with proven ability to manage simultaneous projects well within tight and demanding deadlines
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence others positively
  • Great people management skills
  • Calm under pressure, with strategic outlook
  • Pragmatic and adaptable without compromising values
  • Able to deliver under minimal supervision
How To Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 6th July 2012, 5pm.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Website Designer Job in Kenya

We are  searching for a talented individual who is very passionate about Web Design and have the desired skills and attitude to fill in the position of Website Designer

Key Responsibilities
  • Spend half of your time on Web Design & half on development
  • Lead the development process from design through completion.
  • Work closely with the marketing guys to take loose requirements and turn them into amazing creative that generates conversions.
  • Transform your designs from Adobe Creative Suite into ultra clean xHTML & CSS compatible with the various popular browsers.
  • Develop a content management system and selected functional components using Codeigniter and MySQL database.
  • Work hands-on in the development of web applications (Action scripts / Flash / PHP / XML / CSS / XHTML)
  • Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation and layout of content for all clients.
  • Create visual concepts that match the content and the images required by the clients.
  • Be very familiar with Content Management System (CMS) and creating Database driven websites.
  • Advising the client on the categories and information needed to construct the site.
Work Traits

The candidate must be innovative, willing to learn, proactive, motivated, and flexible and determined to work in fast paced, results oriented environment. Integrity, honesty and excellent customer service are expected.

Qualification, Knowledge, Experience
  • A Bachelor degree in ICT/Information Systems or related discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 2 years experience developing and designing rich media websites.
  • Portfolio of verifiable website development and website design works.
  • Experience with PHP, XHTML, AJAX   and/or Javascript is great.
  • Proficient in Adobe Master Collection CS3 and above (Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver)
  • Knowledge and Experience with SEO
  • Good Communication, Project Management and documentation skills.
  • Demonstration of good design principles and attention to detail.
  • High degree of initiative with a strong desire to improve skills and drive change.
  • Outstanding technical knowledge of database design & maintenance.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
Applicants to send a detailed CV, URL to your portfolio, indicate your expected salary and addresses of three referees should be emailed to recruit@statesidenetworks.com not later than 26th June, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Property Magazine Sales Person Job in Kenya

Sales Person – Property Magazine

Company based in Nairobi requires Sales Person – Property Magazine.
  • Candidate MUST be aggressive, strong personality and passionate about sales. 
  • Minimum 3 years experience in the sales and marketing field
  • Diploma /Degree in Sales and Marketing. 
  • Must speak Hindu, Gujarati or Punjub.
Salary: Ksh.40, 000-50,000.
Deadline: 28th June 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.  
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Reelforge Media Monitor Jobs in Kenya

Media Monitor
Job summary
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Career Level: Entry Level (Less than 2 years of Experience)
Education: Diploma
Job type: Full time
Positions: 2
Salary: Negotiable
Apply before: 30 Jul, 2012 


Reelforge Media Monitoring is the region's most exciting, advanced and fastest growing media monitoring and intelligence company.

Reelforge is a Kenyan company that was formed with a clear and focused mission: To completely redefine media monitoring within the region.

We invite applications for Media Analysts to join our hard working innovative team:

Qualifications and skills:
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma but a diploma would be preferred from a recognised Institution with a bias in Journalism /Marketing / Management / Business will be added advantage.
  • No prior experience necessary.
  • Must have good IT skills.
  • Business writing skills
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Must have good Customer relations and organizational skills with experience of planning and prioritising tasks and events
  • A Kenyan between 18 - 25 years, physically fit, able to work long hours.
  • Proficiency in Meru, Kisii, Taita, is an added advantage.
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

Kindly disclose your current or past salary.

Failure to do so may disqualify your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply:
http://www.reelforge.com/reelforge/index.php/working-at-reelforge/apply/32/1/table