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 experienced
and self- motivated Sales Assistants in our Nation Newspapers Division.
The positions are available in Kisii,
Narok, Kericho and Central Kenya region.
Job Ref: HR-SA-06-2014
The successful candidates will
facilitate the sales and distribution of the magazines and other Nation Media
Group products in the assigned territories.
Key Responsibilities
·
Growing the Group’s copy sales within
location of work in order to increase revenue for the division and group;
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Market Expansion;
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Facilitation of market demands and
enabling responsiveness;
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Delivery of results as per targets
and keeping pace in a highly competitive environment;
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Trade relations with agents and
distributors;
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Business planning and reporting;
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Maintaining of proper records;
·
Monitoring sales volumes and payments
thereof.
Qualifications and Experience
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At least a Diploma in Sales or
Marketing;
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At least 1 year experience in
Merchandising;
·
Experience in sales will also be an
added advantage;
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Good understanding of the market and
the potential for sales growth;
·
Learn and work independently with
capability to withstand pressure;
·
Willingness to be a part of our
corporate values and culture;
·
Proven computer skills.
This position offers an excellent
career growth opportunity.
Applicants who are residents of the indicated
regions are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the above criteria, apply
online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on
or before 4th July, 2014.
Group Head of Security.
Reporting to the CEO, the successful
incumbent will oversee the country security needs and support the subsidiaries
on their business security needs.
The candidate will therefore need to
have a sound appreciation of the operational and regulatory complexities
impacting the media, commercial and services industry from strategic and
operational perspectives, as relates security matters.
S/He will also be responsible for:
·
Developing and implementing the
Group’s security strategy
·
Ensuring safety of the Group’s
resources and the adoption of effective protection and preventive measures
·
Designing an effective security
structure to ensure effective services
·
Identifying the Group’s security
risks and how to mitigate them
·
Investigating and analysing cases for
ease of decision making
·
Identifying and appointing third
party service providers to provide required services
·
Leading and managing staff within the
department
·
Preparing the department’s budget and
implementation plan
The successful candidate will be
required to have a university degree from a recognised university, and
extensive training in security and risk assessment.
S/he will need to have a minimum of
ten years’ experience overseeing security services preferably in a fast moving
consumer and high risk products’ environment.
The ideal candidate will be
technology savvy and a good communicator with impressive interpersonal skills.
S/he will have good information
contacts and networks, and good understanding of the prosecution process within
the region.
An appreciation of business processes
and controls in manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
If yo u believe you fit the required
profile, please send your applications in confidence atwww.pwc.com/ke/en/executive-search by
Wednesday 9 July 2014.
In addition, please attach your
curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present
position, current remuneration, expected remuneration as well as copies of
professional / academic certificates.
Include your day and evening
telephone numbers, email address and names and address of three references.
Only applications received online
will be processed & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.