Recruitment by Magnate Ventures, Nairobi, Kenya

Account Manager

 Magnate Ventures Ltd is seeking:
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: General Manager
Overall Purpose

Magnate Ventures Ltd is looking for an Account Manager-Signage who will be in charge of uncovering new business opportunities, managing key accounts, utilizing business intelligence and carrying out effective Research & Development leading to acquisition of relevant information required to boost the signage business growth and expansion including developing innovative signage packages to meet clients’ needs and budget.

Role And Responsibilities

·         Responsible for ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets are met and surpassed by finding creative ways to bring in new business and ensure the existing clients’ relationships are nurtured.
·         Maintain and develop existing customers through high levels of service in order to expand and strengthen the relationship.
·         Actively identify opportunities by introducing signage products thereby increasing the revenue opportunity within each customer’s business portfolio.
·         Work with client’s management teams and understand particular business strategies and build on those strategies to generate more revenue.
·         Communicate customer requirements and/or schedules to the signage staff in a timely and executable manner for promoting optimum cost efficiency.
·         To be actively involved in project management of new and existing projects systems requirements.
·         Identify and develop new technical sales enquiries and convert them into profitable new business and assist with other technical sales and marketing activities.

Incumbent Requirements:

·         Business related degree with strong technical sales experience
·         3 years’ experience in a senior management position preferably in signage company
·         Strong commercial and marketing background
·         Must possess excellent communication skills
·         Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
·         Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
·         Those conversant with signage construction and installation works and/or have worked in advertising/signage sector will have an added advantage


Production Manager
Magnate Ventures Ltd is seeking:
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: General Manager
Overall Purpose
Magnate Ventures Ltd is looking for a Production Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling all the workshop processes. He/she will ensure that resources are used effectively, costs are minimised, quality standards are maintained, and that the workshop is conducted in a safe and environmentally conscious way. He/she will supervise production staff and liaise with people from different departments and suppliers.
Role and Responsibilities
·         Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
·         Prepare orders, setting quality standards and estimating timescales and costs
·         Monitor production schedules and adjusting them if problems occur
·         Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel
·         Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
·         Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
·         Ensure output is produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality
·         Enforce health and safety precautions
·         Draft a timescale for the job
·         Ensure the workshop equipment is maintained in accordance with Engineering standards, local and statutory legislation, ISO systems and Health & Safety legislation.
·         Cross-train worker teams for maximum production flexibility.
Incumbent Requirements:
·         Proven experience in the production industry
·         BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field is preferred
·         Deep knowledge of production management
·         Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
·         Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
·         Experience in reporting on key production metrics
·         Experience in a managerial role within manufacturing set ups, preferably on a hands-on role.
·         IT literate with a good understanding of all MS Office applications and project management programme.
·         Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
·         Attention to detail
·         Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
NOTE: This position is open to all nationalities


Sales Manager
Magnate Ventures Ltd is seeking:
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: General Manager
Overall Purpose
Magnate Ventures Ltd is looking for a Sales Manager who will be responsible for directing and overseeing the company’s sales policies, objectives and initiatives; set short- and long-term sales strategies and evaluate effectiveness of current sales programs and recommend product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.
Role And Responsibilities
·         Determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
·         Design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence in the market.
·         Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
·         Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
·         Establish and adjust selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
·         Achieve marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
·         Prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; complete audits; identify trends; determine system improvements.
·         Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
·         Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
·         Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
·         Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
·         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Incumbent Requirements:
·         BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
·         Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
·         Commitment to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
·         Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
·         Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
·         Strong business sense and industry expertise
How To Apply
Kindly send your CV quoting the job title in the email subject Sales Manager to recruitment@magnate-ventures.com on or before Tuesday, 13th March, 2018