Our
client is one of the largest Steel Manufacturers and Hardware Materials
Suppliers in the country, having been in the market for more than Forty One (41
years).
Marketing Manager
The
main purpose of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the sales
& marketing department.
This
will involve Planning, directing and coordinating the marketing of the
organizations products.
This
position reports to the Sales Director.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating,
developing and reviewing sales and marketing strategies, policies and
objectives in line with the organizational plans.
- Determining
and managing the marketing budget to ensure achievement of the set
objectives within designated budgets and taking corrective action when
necessary.
- Developing
and executing marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to
ensure profit growth and expansion of company products.
- Reviewing
and recommending changes in the basic structure and organization of the
marketing function to ensure effective utilization of the human resources.
- Researching,
analyzing and monitoring financial, technological and demographic factors
for capitalization of market opportunities in order to gain competitive
advantage.
- Executing
brand management, including planning and overseeing the organization’s
advertising and promotion activities and managing advertising agencies.
- Developing
and recommending pricing strategy for the organization which will result
in the greatest market share in the long run.
- Evaluating
advertising programs, merchandising policy and product packaging to ensure
timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market
and competitive conditions.
- Conducting
market surveys on current and new product concepts in order tomeet
consumer expectations satisfactorily.
- Managing
the sales and marketing staff so as to effectively recruit, mentor,
motivate, facilitate training and execute succession planning.
- Coordinating
and participating ¡n promotional activities and trade shows, working with
developers, advertisers and production managers, to market the company’s
products.
- Conducting
economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for
products.
- Conducting
customer satisfaction surveys regularly to determine their satisfaction
level and coming up with corrective actions on any anomalies noted.
- Ensuring
effective use of all relevant ICT and other systems within the sales and
marketing function.
- Developing
reports to present to the Board of Directors.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A
Degree in Marketing or any other relevant field and professional Marketing
certification. At least Eight (6) Years, relevant product and industry
knowledge.
- Commercial
Awareness with demonstrated ability in strategy formulation. Team player
with excellent managerial experience.
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Persuasiveness,
decision making with good negotiation skills.
- Analytical
and data interpretation skills, innovativeness and problem solving
abilities. Ability to meet sales targets and willingness to travel as and
when need arises.
Human Resources Manager
The
main role of HR Manager is to direct and manage all areas of the human
resources function of the Company, promoting a conducive working environment
and a skilled and motivated workforce to ensure the achievement the company’s
strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Developing
and implementing a HR strategy based on the overall Company strategy to
ensure that business needs are met.
- Developing
a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively managing it to ensure
cost management goals are achieved.
- Managing
the recruitment process In a manner that ensures that right calibre of
employees Is hired and that new employees receive proper
Induction/orientation into the Company.
- Developing
and implementing policies and procedures for the performance management
process and all related functions including staff appraisal, training
needs analysis.
- Managing
industrial relations matters and offering training, advice and general
guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market
practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
- Overseeing
and coordinating employee welfare, devising and running welfare schemes.
- Training
managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary
skills.
- Continually
reviewing and updating the terms and conditions of service of employees to
ensure that the Company remains within common market practice.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A
Degree in Human Resources Management or business related field and a
higher diploma in HR.
- At
least eight (6) years of experience.
- Should
have a sound knowledge of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and
organizational development.
- Experience
and knowledge of labour relations management including CBA negotiations.
- Experience
managing disciplinary proceeding and managing employee welfare.
- Good
business acumen, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills with
sound leadership ability.
Your application must include a covering letter highlighting
relevant experience and key achievements, a detailed CV, a daytime phone
contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three
professional referees.
Closing
date: Friday
31st August, 2012
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, along Tausi Road, 3rd Floor
P 0 Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
All applications and enquiries should be addressed to: recruitc@adeptsystems.co.ke
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, along Tausi Road, 3rd Floor
P 0 Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
All applications and enquiries should be addressed to: recruitc@adeptsystems.co.ke