Our
client a leading Supplier of Premium Home Furnishings and Accessories in Kenya
is looking to recruit an Administration Manager.
The
ideal candidate MUST have experience working in the retail industry.
Previous
office admin / office manager experience is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Completes
store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees;
following up on work results.
- Maintains
store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Maintains
store staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining
employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Achieves
financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling
expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Identifies
current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with
potential and actual customers.
- Ensures
availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts;
maintaining inventories.
- Formulates
pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining
additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying
trends.
- Markets
merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans;
analysing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
- Secures
merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
- Protects
employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
- Maintains
the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal
requirements.
- Determines
marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements
and departmental sales records.
- Maintains
professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies.
- Maintains
operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing the program,
operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Contributes
to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
- Must
have a Bachelor’s degree/diploma in a business related course.
- Must
have at least 5 years of experience in an administrative role.
- A
highly organized individual able to multitask with ease.
- Excellent
command of English and a clear communicator.
- Should
have strong staff management/supervisory skills
- An
eye for detail and the ability to manage with minimal supervision is key.
- Strong
Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and report writing skills are essential.
- Basic
IT skills as well as basic accounting skills would be an added advantage.
- A
class E driver’s license would be an added advantage.
Monthly
gross salary: Ksh.
60,000 - 75,000/= (Approx. 600 - 750 USD) depending on experience
Deadline: 30th June 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
Deadline: 30th June 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
http://bit.ly/1spgowu
Summit Recruitment & Search,
Summit Recruitment & Search,
Blixen
Court, Karen Road,
Karen
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high
volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us
within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles, so please keep
an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and
experience.