Nation Media Group is the largest
independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in Print,
Broadcast and Digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit for the
following positions in our Circulation & Distribution department.
These positions are available in
Nairobi, Nakuru and Kisii.
Sales Assistant
Job Ref: HR-SA-07-2015
Job Summary: Reporting
to the Area Business Partner, the job holder will be responsible for sourcing
new businesses and servicing existing clients to maximize revenue generation
and collection.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensuring that magazines and
Newspapers are visible and available through prominent displays and well
stocked within outlets;
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Ensuring that outlets allocated
within territory meet sale target;
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Providing information on potential
opportunities within the territory to the Area Business Partner;
·
Ensuring that all returns are sorted
and ready for collection on a weekly basis;
·
Engaging in order setting for
publications in assigned region;
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Liaising with the territory
Distributor and direct agents to maximize market opportunities;
·
Ensuring that promotion posters are
well displayed in selected outlets;
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Resolving customer complains;
·
Compiling daily, weekly and monthly
reports on time;
·
Providing relevant market
intelligence.
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
·
Diploma in Sales and Marketing or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
·
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in
Merchandising;
·
Experience in sales will be an added
advantage
·
Good understanding of the market and
the potential for sales growth;
·
Proven computer skills.
Courier Business Executive
Job Ref: HR-CBE-07-2015
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for selling,
planning, coordinating and supervising Customer Service Distribution Assistants
and Agents in their areas, meet agreed individual courier revenue targets and
ensure prompt debt collection.
Specific job responsibilities
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Sourcing of courier business in line
with the courier sales strategy;
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Maximizing volume and revenue in cash
sales and credit sales for increased profitability;
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Maintaining good customer relations through
regular customer visits and resolving customer complains;
·
Ensuring prompt debt collection
within the agreed credit period;
·
Identifying and sourcing Courier
Sales Agents;
·
Providing relevant market
intelligence; and
·
Compiling and forwarding the daily,
weekly and monthly sales and collection reports to the Distribution Operations
Manager.
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
·
Diploma in Sales and Marketing or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
·
Three (3) years of relevant
experience for Diploma holders; Entry level position for Bachelor Degree
holders;
·
Report writing skills.
If you meet the above requirements,
apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on
or before 26th July, 2015.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants