Interiors Construction Company Sales Representatives Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

Sales Representative Position (full-time)

Interiors Construction Company (1 Nairobi, 1 Mombasa)

Reporting: Reports directly to the Marketing Manager

Core Functions:

• Promotes sells and secures orders from existing and prospective customers through relationship-based approach;
• Demonstrates products and services to existing and prospective customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs: 

Details of Functions:

• Establishes develops and maintains business relationship with current and prospective customers in the assigned market segment to generate new business for the organizations products/services
• Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Researches sources for developing prospective customers for information do determine their potential.
• Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups.
• Analyzes the market's potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers value to the organization
• creates and manages a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities.
• Identifies advantages and compares organizations products and services against the competitors
• Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the segment.
• Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services.
• Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas.
• Participates in trade shows and conventions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field.
• Professional certification level is preferable but not essential.
• 4 or more years A MUST experience in sales in the construction industry with proven targets achievement.
• Experience in making business proposals and client presentations.
• Knowledge on basic business principles
• Knowledge of principles and practical sales
• Knowledge of customer service principles

Technical/Functional Skills

• Sales Planning
• People Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understanding the Customer
• Client Relationships
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving;
• Ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Must be results oriented and able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Job Specification

• Achieve 100 % of set sales targets.
• Generate and qualify leads.
• Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
• Schedule sales activity.
• Develop and maintain a customer database.
• Make sales calls and send E-mails to new and existing clients.
• Develop and make presentations of Company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Negotiate prices, payment and delivery dates with clients.
• Develop sales proposals and introductory letters.
• Conduct product training to customers and other staff.
• Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports.
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person.
• Follow up on sales activities /quotations.
• Participate in sales events/exhibition.
• Monitor Competitors, market conditions and product development.
• Attend to customers in the showroom when called upon
• Preparation of tenders and prequalification.
• Provide timely solutions to all customer queries and complaints.

Competencies

• Must be excellent at designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve desired results.
• Strong communication and team skills, able to interact with people at levels within the Company and externally.
• Analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrate capability for up-selling.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, kindly send your CV and Cover Letter on or before 21st July 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line to sitevacancy@gmail.com

Construction Services Manager Job in Kenya

Construction Services Manager

Our Client is a group of Companies that has been in operation for the last 7 years with a large customer base.  

Their main role include assisting shops and restaurant to fit displays, refrigeration systems, bakery equipment and shelves before they open doors to the public and maintain the equipment under service contract thereafter.

The group consists of 2 separate entities:

1. Design- handles all sourcing/procurement, interior design.
 

2. Construction – Handles installation, after sales service and maintenance.

The client operates from a large block along Mombasa Road and is now strategically looking at the East Africa region.
 

Our client is looking for a Construction Services Manager who shall report to the Managing Director / Operations Manager
 

Roles and responsibilities
 

This is a senior position which entails understanding the business processes and operations.
 

Specific roles include:

• Valuing projects and issuing quotations
• Supervise the construction team
• Develop bills of quantities (boq) for projects
• Work with design team to design high end projects
• Determination of best materials to be used for construction
• Carry out quantity surveying of various projects
• Appraisal of the construction team
• Organize and train construction staff
• General leadership of the team

Qualification, experience and skills

• Ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial quantity surveyor registered professionally
• Relevant degree or other relevant training from a recognized institution
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Strategic thinking capacity, excellent analytical, problem solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team
• Excellent reporting skills
• Dedicated and self motivated

Application process
 

Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to recruitment@racg.co.ke , clearly indicating the position as the subject and address it to Recruitment Manager by close of business on 5th July 2013.
 

Competitive remuneration will be offered to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

For more details check www.racg.co.ke

One Acre Fund Construction Manager Job in Western Kenya

Construction Manager

Industry: Nonprofit
Function: Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Salary: 20-30,000Ksh/month (based on performance)

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the various complex Construction and Maintenance functions of the organization – including large scale residential construction projects. 

You will be in charge of maintaining our current sites to the highest level using your carefully crafted team of professionals (electricians, plumbers) and making upgrades as necessary.

Primary Duties of Construction Manager

• Manage new and ongoing construction projects.
• Labor Management (Strict and Firm) - Directly supervise all contractors and       tradesmen on all project job sites under his/her direction
• Work to strict deadlines
• Site Maintenance - Ensure proper maintenance of all sites including following weekly and monthly checklist systems.
• Manage regular maintenance staff.
• Quality Control – Ensure projects are of the highest possible quality.
• Create tight and honest budgets.
• Updating budgets and schedules weekly. Recording actual costs.
• Creating project schedules/work plans
• Improve upon and develop new tracking tools, task management, and ways to reduce cost whilst improving quality of construction and maintenance.
• Weekly Project Update Meeting with Supervisor.
• Manage the grounds keeping staff

Miscellaneous - Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Career Growth and Development: 

One Acre Fund invests in developing its staff.  We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular performance reviews.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 1-2 years of work experience in construction management, engineering or architecture with great leadership skills.  We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, organized and committed. Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required:

• A Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Architecture or other relevant field from recognized college and universities
• High energy and willingness to progress in your career
• Great motivation to lead and serve
• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction, architecture or engineering
• Experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on construction and maintenance projects
• Master of generally accepted construction techniques
• High attention to detail with regards to quality
• Extremely organized
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Hard working (occasionally willing to put in time outside of normal working hours)
• Creative problem solver
• Independent and motivated
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent communication
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and landscaping preferred
• Proficiency in computing, data, budgets and IT.
• Fluency in English essential
• Must be based in Bungoma, Kenya or willing to travel/relocate.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2013

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and  transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 

To Apply

Email

• Cover letter (essential)
• Resume(essential)
• Project portfolio of any recent projects you have managed and completed. Include any pictures,bugdets and work plans (highly desirable)

to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Construction Manager + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.

CAP Carpentry, Construction, Technical Jobs in Kenya

Carpentry and Joinery /Building and Construction/Plumbing/Electricals/Refrigeration/Mobile Phones/Automobile Trainers

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

About the position

We are urgently looking for Trainers who have relevant training and experience in at least two of the fields mentioned above.

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a Trainer and will be required to train students on the two fields of expertise.

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, customizing and delivering curriculum.
• Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization;
• preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment;
• conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees;
• Monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports. 
• Assist students get internships and employment opportunities.
• To source for guest lecturers and organize field visits for the trainees.
• To help the trainees to find internship and employment opportunities.
• Assist in the recruitment of students into the programme.

Skills Required

• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Networking skills a must. 
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Proven Carpentry skills.
• Willingness to work in tough and competitive environment.

Requirements

• One (1) year working experience in any of the two fields highlighted.
• Aged 25- 35 years.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• KCSE and Relevant Diploma/Certificate.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have passion of working with young people.

How to apply

This position is on full time basis.

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 30th May 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Consultancy Job in Kenya - Organizational Review and Job Evaluation for National Irrigation Board

National Irrigation Board (NIB)

Tender Notice

A: Open National Tender

Tender No. : NIB/T/066/2011-2012

Tender Name: Consultancy Services for Organizational Review and Job Evaluation for National Irrigation Board

I. Background

The National Irrigation Board (Board) (hereinafter referred to as “Board”) is a Government parastatal under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 347 of the Laws of Kenya, and whose mandate is the development, promotion and management of all national irrigation schemes in the country.

In line with this mandate, the Board is currently managing seven national irrigation schemes and four research stations in various regions of the country while undertaking the construction of new irrigation and drainage infrastructure in other parts of the country.

II. Objective

The objective of this consultancy will be to undertake a review of the organizational structure and conduct a job evaluation to streamline its operations; determine the relative level, complexity and value of each job in the organization; develop comprehensive job descriptions and specifications; determine the optimal staffing levels and design a suitable remuneration schemes.

III. Terms of Reference (TOR)

The broad terms of reference include the following:

a) Review the current work structures and determine their adequacy for operations and achieving the Board’s mandate;

b) Design a result oriented organizational and functional structures that facilitates efficient decision making, ensures financial sustainability and delivers the mandate of the Board in line with its strategic direction and aligned to the current county governance structures;

c) Carry out job analysis and job evaluation exercise involving a detailed design of each departmental structures, roles and functions hence come up with a suitable organizational grading structure for the Board;

d) Undertake staff rationalization to establish the optimum staffing levels for the Board and;

e) Carry out skills audit to determine the existing skills and competencies levels within the board and recommend areas for improvement.

The detailed TOR is available in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.

The Board now invites consulting firms incorporated/registered in Kenya to submit proposals for the provision of these services.

The consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the GoK’s Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations, 2006 and RFP document.

Detailed set of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained from Cashier’s office, Main Building (Unyunyizi House), Lenana Road, Nairobi, upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh. 5,000.00 per set payable in cash or banker’s cheque payable to General Manager, National Irrigation Board.

Interested consulting firms may obtain further clarification/information from and inspect the RFP documents at the Procurement & Supplies Officer’s office, NIB, Tel: +254 20 2711380/468 during working hours (8.15 a.m – 5.00 p.m, Mon-Fri.).

Completed properly bound proposals in writing and in English only should be enclosed plain sealed envelopes and properly identified with the Tender No. and Name as indicated above and be placed in the Tender Box provided at the reception, on ground floor, at NIB Headquarters, Main Building (Unyunyizi House) located at the junction of Lenana and Woodlands Road, Kilimani, Nairobi so as to reach him on or before Tuesday 17th January 2012 at 12.00 noon local time.

The proposals will be opened immediately thereafter in the Nile Basin Board Room at NIB Head Office, Lenana Road, Nairobi.

Consulting firms or their representatives are invited to attend. Timely submission of the proposals at the below stated address shall be the responsibility of the firms and late bids will be rejected.

Construction Company Latest Jobs in Kenya

The following positions are vacant in a leading construction company:-
i) General Manager (Roads & Bridges) – Graduate (Civil Engineering); 15 yrs experience; Must be registered by a recognised body.
ii) Site Agent – Graduate (Civil Engineering); 10 yrs experience; Must be registered by a recognised body.
iii) Site Engineer – Graduate (Civil Engineering); 10 yrs experience; Be registered by a recognised body.
iv) Workshop Manager – Graduate (Mechanical Engineering); 10 yrs experience in similar position.
v) Highway Engineer/ Bridge Engineer – Graduate (Civil Engineering); 10 yrs experience; Must be registered by a recognised body.
vi) General Manager – Operations – Masters Degree; 15 yrs experience
vii) Accounts Officer – Graduate (Finance); 10yrs experience
viii) Recruitment officer – Graduate (HR) ; 3 yrs in similar field

Apply to:
HR Manager
P.O Box 60293-00200
Nairobi
on or before 11th November, 2011

Construction Jobs in East Africa - Madhvani Group

The Madhvani Group, a leading international and professionally managed Group with diverse operations, seeks to recruit the following