Assistant Sales Representative (10 Posts)
Sales Representative (10 Posts)
Sales Manager
Administration Officer III
Purpose
The key role of assistant Sales Representative is to
provide support to the Sales Representative during selling. He/she will
perform routine clerical duties and helps in van or truck selling
Responsibilities
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Advising customers and answering any
queries, they may have, from stock availability and details of special offers
to a product’s price
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Handling customer’s transactions,
while sales Representative is doing the selling
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Ensuring stocks in the van, trucks
and wholesale are adequate
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Checking for First in First out
(FIFO)
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Helping in van delivery to customers
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Any other duty assigned by the Sales
Representative
Qualifications
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Diploma in Sales, Commerce,
economics, business management or sociology
OR
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A certificate with at least 3 years’
experience in selling Fast Moving Products.
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Experience in milk industry will be
an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
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Data Entry Skills
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Reporting Skills
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Administrative Writing Skills
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Understanding the Customer
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Customer Focus
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Attention to Detail,
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Team-working skills
Sales Representative (10 Posts)
Purpose
The main duty of a Sales Representative is to serve customers by
selling products to them and thus meeting their needs.
Responsibilities
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Servicing existing accounts,
obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing
daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets
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Focusing sales efforts by studying
current and potential volume of customers.
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Submitting orders by referring to
price lists and product literature.
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Keeping management informed by
submitting routine activity reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work
plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
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Monitoring competition by gathering
current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery
schedules and merchandising techniques.
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Recommending changes in products and
services, by evaluating results and competitor activities
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Resolving customer complaints by
investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports and making
recommendations to management.
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Keeping abreast of modern sales
techniques by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional
societies.
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Providing historical records on own
area customer sales data
·
Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of
the Constitution of Kenya
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Commerce
or business management
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Valid BCE driving license with at
least 3 yrs driving experience
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At least 3 years of experience in
selling Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Skills and Competencies
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Customer Service Skills
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Ability to speak in a friendly way to
customers and potential customers
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Good listening skills
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Ability to offer and communicate
options to customers
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Good Communication Skills-speaking to
customers about a product’s different features, and answering any questions
they might have.
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Flexibility and ability to work long
hours, nights or weekends.
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Persistence with ability to bounce
back after losing a sale.
Sales Manager
Purpose
Responsible for overall supervision, day-to-day administration
& function related to all Sales activities
Responsibilities
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Listing the full range of the
company’s products with the Key accounts as per the set targets.
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Retain and nurture existing
customers, ensuring repeat sales, volume growth increased rate of sale and
customer satisfaction.
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Open quality new customer accounts,
promoting the distribution through approved route to market partners
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Managing, training and motivating the
existing sales team to drive revenue growth.
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Develop and manage efficient
distribution networks for sales growth.
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Develop efficient and creative sales
and marketing strategies for existing and new assigned territories and target
setting for the sales team.
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Collecting customer and market
feedback and reporting the same to the organization.
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Monitoring sales team performance,
analyzing sales data, periodical forecasting and reporting to General Manager.
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Ensure timely collection of customer
debts where applicable and ensure compliance with the credit policy
Qualifications
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Degree in sales and marketing or
related field
·
Master’s degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage
·
Valid BCE driving license with at
least 3 years driving experience
·
Relevant professional body
qualifications is a strong advantage
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7 years’ Experience in FMCG sales
three (3) of which must be in supervisory position. Experience in milk industry
will be an added advantage.
·
Computer literate and excellent
presentation skills
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Team leadership and good
interpersonal skills
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Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of
the Constitution of Kenya
Administration Officer III
Responsibilities
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Planning of office accommodation and
layout;
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Facilitating transport and travelling
services;
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Maintaining and updating furniture
and office equipment inventory;
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Ensuring payment of utility bills;
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Facilitating movement of assets;
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Facilitating general maintenance of
building and furniture;
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Facilitating logistics for meetings,
conferences and other specific events;
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Collecting and collating data on
developmental activities;
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Providing input in organizing public
participation awareness at the local level.
Qualifications
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Diploma in any of the following
disciplines:- Public Administration, Business Administration/Management,
Community Development, Supply chain, Trade, economics, Marketing, ICT or any
other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
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Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized Institution.
How To Apply
Application
forms and details of the vacancies
can be accessed HERE. Applications
should be submitted to the Public Service Board Offices clearly indicating the
position applied for on the envelope addressed to:
Secretary
Murang’a County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 52 – 10200
MURANG’A
Applications can be hand delivered at
the County Public Service Board Offices located within the County Governor’s
office, Murang’a on or before close of business Thursday
17th October 2019
Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply
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Any form of canvassing shall lead to
automatic disqualification.
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Women, minorities and persons living
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Shortlisted candidates will be
required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional
certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support
of their applications.
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Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
Murang’a County Government is an equal opportunity
employer