Sales Representative
About the Organization
About the Organization
Nuru
Kenya Social Enterprises ltd is a fully in-corporated company under companies
act that funds sustainable poverty eradication in rural communities by
investing in local entrepreneurs and incubating a diverse portfolio of
profitable businesses in the developing world.
Nuru
Kenya Social Enterprises is looking for experienced professionals to fill the
positions of Sales Representative and an Accountant
Location
Isebania/
Sirare
Education
Degree
in sales & Marketing or equivalent
Experience
At
least 3 years sales in FMCG – Milk products experience shall be an added
advantage
Job Type
Full-time
Travel
90-100%
Job Description
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NURU SOCIAL ENTERPRISES KENYA LIMITED
has Openings for a Sales Representative. The Sales Representatives provide sales & marketing
support to accounts within an assigned territory. They are responsible for
developing account base to meet route objectives including selling, ordering,
marketing and merchandising functions while identifying and meeting customer
expectations.
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Territory will consist of but not
limited to the following areas: Nyanza and Western
Responsibilities
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Responsible for top line sales growth
through expansion of products sold, using principles of the “Nuru Way to Sell”.
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Responsible to monitor in-stock
conditions to meet customer needs with minimal returns and expiries at store
level.
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Responsible for working closely
with the Sales and Marketing Manager on orders and/or inventories, per account
specifications, and within the guidelines of the applicable inventory
replenishment system.
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Keeping in contact with existing
customers in person and by phone
1. Making appointments with and meeting new customers
2. Agreeing sales, prices, contracts and payments
3. Meeting sales targets
4. Promoting new products and any special deals
5. Advising customers about delivery schedules and
after-sales service
6. Recording orders and sending details to the sales office
7. Giving feedback on sales trends
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Responsible for all merchandising of
product, keeping customer shelves full of product, using established rotation
procedures to pull damaged, short or out-of-code, or heat shocked products from
the shelf.
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Responsible for securing or retaining
our advantaged position placement in targeted accounts.
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Responsible for development and
execution of product displays and associated POS.
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Performs merchandising and selling
duties as defined by Company standards;
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Must be able to work any days,
including holidays and weekends;
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Provides superior Customer Service
for account base;
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Follows safe work habits;
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Coordinate and communicate with the
Sales & Marketing Manager on a regular basis;
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Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Degree in sales & marketing or
its equivalent
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Must live within the core territory
as defined.
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May possess a valid driver’s license
and clean driving record;
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Over three years’ experience in sales
& marketing;
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Excellent verbal/written skills, with
ability to read product labels, SKU and product numbers;
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Skills in organization, time
management, prioritization, attention to detail and be able to multitask and
adapt to organizational and operational needs;
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Physical requirements include ability
to perform repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, standing, walking, kneeling
during the work day; ability to lift and carry products cases
Accountant
About the Position
The
person shall directly report to the Finance Manager
Location- Isibania
Qualifications
·
Business degree in Accounting or
Finance option
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Equivalent to CPA part III
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3 year working experience in a profit
making Organization will be an added advantage
Skills & Ability
·
Be computer literate and excellent
skills in Ms. Excel and familiarity with accounting software, preferably Quick
books
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Must be flexible to work in odd hours
as situation may sometimes call for.
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Certificate of good conduct is a
must.
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Ability to meet strict deadlines
Responsibilities
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Maintaining proper records in regards
to office expenses and revenue from all departments
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Handle office petty cash and ensure
all transactions are accurately documented
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Raw milk reconciliation on daily
basis
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Day to day office administration
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Participate in all the stock takes
and reconciliation of the same
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Proper filing of documents and
maintenance of accounting records
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Performing all daily reconciliations
of transactions in regards to dispatch from stores, inventory movements among
others
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Perform routine reconciliation of
Mpesa Pay bill with sales records
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Perform real time posting of
invoices, bills and vouchers into quick books
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Assists in preparation of VAT
schedule and submission of statutory deductions
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Collect payments and carry out
banking duties
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Submission of sales report on weekly
basis
How To Apply
Applicants
to send their CVs and supporting documents specifying their current and
expected salary to sesales@nuru.co.ke address to the Recruiting Manager, Nuru Social Enterprise
ltd, P.O Box 176-40414 Isebania, to reach us not later than 2nd May, 2019, 5.00
Pm.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification!