Recruitment by Hashi Energy, Kenya (Various Vacancies)

We are the oldest locally-owned oil company in Kenya and have grown over the years to become a leading importer and exporter of refined petroleum products in East and Central Africa region. We currently have operations in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Southern Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Over the years, the company has invested heavily in acquisition and development of strategic Depots, LPG plants and Service Stations in the region.
We place great value in attracting and retaining the best talent at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization. As a result of continued growth and in order to position ourselves to be the leader in energy solutions for Africa, we wish to appoint qualified individuals into the following positions to be based in Uganda.


Receptionist
Job Summary: Ensure administrative tasks that support office functions are executed.

Key Responsibilities

·         Direct calls (outgoing/ incoming) to the relevant destination.
·         Provide product & company information to walk in customers.
·         Provide required assistance to customers / visitors.
·         Receive and dispatch mail.
·         Ensure proper housekeeping of the whole office (Internal & external)
·         Stores & Stationery management.
·         Manage all office filing efficiently.

Qualifications

·         Diploma from a recognized university/institution preferably in IT/Business Administration/Secretarial Studies/Public Relations.
·         Good interpersonal & Communication Skills
·         Customer care skills

Sales Representative (2)
Job Summary: Reporting to the LPG Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding sales targets for the products within the assigned territory.

Key responsibilities

·         Increasing company sales through retailing of LPG products.
·         Negotiating agreement terms and closing sales.
·         Effective communication with retail customers & distributors.
·         Prospect, recruit and retain customers to grow market share
·         Collect account receivables to ensure compliance to credit policy
·         Conducting market research and propose innovations that impact on product line improvement to meet changing customer’s demands and needs.
·         Manage LPG shop attendants to achieve set targets.

Requirements:-

·         Degree from a recognized university preferably in Business Administration/Sales & Marketing.
·         Proper knowledge of Uganda
·         Knowledge of LPG products.
·         A valid driving permit.
·         Good interpersonal & Communication Skills
·         Networking Skills
·         Negotiating Skills

National Sales Manager
Job Summary: Reporting to the Country Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for execution of the company’s sales and marketing strategy and growth of business volumes at agreed margins.

Key responsibilities

·         Prospect, recruit and retain customers to grow market share.
·         Manage speciality products sales and ensure approved targets are achieved.
·         Collect account receivables to ensure compliance to credit policy
·         Ensure excellent customer service to all our customers.
·         Manage sales & marketing staff by coaching, appraisal and identification of training needs.
·         Preparation of sales targets, monitoring and control departmental budgets.
·         Ensure compliance to statutory and company policies.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university preferably in Business Administration/Sales & Marketing.
·         3 Years’ experience in sales and marketing, 2 years in management level within the oil or related industry.
·         Good interpersonal & Communication Skills
·         Excellent business acumen
·         Analytical skills
·         Networking Skills
·         Negotiating Skills

Operations Assistant
Job Summary: Reporting to the Country Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for distribution, fleet management & depot management.

Key responsibilities

·         Coordinates loading of products through planning and scheduling of trucks for loading in accordance with demand requirement and product availability
·         Monitor and review effectiveness of operational systems and procedures
·         Ensure all our fleet is compliant to Revenue Authority requirements, UNBS and any other relevant authority.
·         Ensure proper Depot/Yard operations. Operating loss/gains to be maintained within approved tolerance.
·         Ensure company’s HSE policies are implemented and complied with in the Depot/Yard.
·         Ensures minimal downtime of Depots/Yard equipment.
·         Manage Depot/Yard staff by coaching, appraisal and identification of training needs.

Requirements:-

·         Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or Accounting from a recognized university.
·         Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
·         Good interpersonal & Communication Skills
·         Problem Solving Skills
·         Planning & Analytical skills
How to Apply
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application and detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees and indicating your current salary) to reach us on or before 4th September 2018 by email to:  hr@hashienergy.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.