Government Jobs in Kenya - Murang’a

Assistant Sales Representative (10 Posts)

Purpose

The key role of assistant Sales Representative is to   provide support to the Sales Representative during selling. He/she will perform routine clerical duties and helps in van or truck selling

Responsibilities

·         Advising customers and answering any queries, they may have, from stock availability and details of special offers to a product’s price

·         Handling customer’s transactions, while sales Representative is doing the selling

·         Ensuring stocks in the van, trucks and wholesale are adequate

·         Checking for First in First out (FIFO)

·         Helping in van delivery to customers

·         Any other duty assigned by the Sales Representative

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Sales, Commerce, economics, business management or sociology

OR

·         A certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in selling Fast Moving Products.

·         Experience in milk industry will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

·         Data Entry Skills

·         Reporting Skills

·         Administrative Writing Skills

·         Understanding the Customer

·         Customer Focus

·         Attention to Detail,

·         Team-working skills

Sales Representative (10 Posts)

Purpose

The main duty of a Sales Representative is to serve customers by selling products to them and thus meeting their needs.

Responsibilities

·         Servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets

·         Focusing sales efforts by studying current and potential volume of customers.

·         Submitting orders by referring to price lists and product literature.

·         Keeping management informed by submitting routine activity reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.

·         Monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules and merchandising techniques.

·         Recommending changes in products and services, by evaluating results and competitor activities

·         Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports and making recommendations to management.

·         Keeping abreast of modern sales techniques by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

·         Providing historical records on own area customer sales data

·         Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Commerce or business management

·         Valid BCE driving license with at least 3 yrs driving experience

·         At least 3 years of experience in selling Fast Moving Consumer Goods

 Skills and Competencies

·         Customer Service Skills

·         Ability to speak in a friendly way to customers and potential customers

·         Good listening skills

·         Ability to offer and communicate options to customers

·         Good Communication Skills-speaking to customers about a product’s different features, and answering any questions they might have.

·         Flexibility and ability to work long hours, nights or weekends.

·         Persistence with ability to bounce back after losing a sale.

Sales Manager

Purpose

Responsible for overall supervision, day-to-day administration & function related to all Sales activities

Responsibilities

·         Listing the full range of the company’s products with the Key accounts as per the set targets.

·         Retain and nurture existing customers, ensuring repeat sales, volume growth increased rate of sale and customer satisfaction.

·         Open quality new customer accounts, promoting the distribution through approved route to market partners

·         Managing, training and motivating the existing sales team to drive revenue growth.

·         Develop and manage efficient distribution networks for sales growth.

·         Develop efficient and creative sales and marketing strategies for existing and new assigned territories and target setting for the sales team.

·         Collecting customer and market feedback and reporting the same to the organization.

·         Monitoring sales team performance, analyzing sales data, periodical forecasting and reporting to General Manager.

·         Ensure timely collection of customer debts where applicable and ensure compliance with the credit policy

Qualifications

·         Degree in sales and marketing or related field

·         Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

·         Valid BCE driving license with at least 3 years driving experience

·         Relevant professional body qualifications is a strong advantage

·         7 years’ Experience in FMCG sales three (3) of which must be in supervisory position. Experience in milk industry will be an added advantage.

·         Computer literate and excellent presentation skills

·         Team leadership and good interpersonal skills

·         Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Administration Officer III

Responsibilities

·         Planning of office accommodation and layout;

·         Facilitating transport and travelling services;

·         Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;

·         Ensuring payment of utility bills;

·         Facilitating movement of assets;

·         Facilitating general maintenance of building and furniture;

·         Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other specific events;

·         Collecting and collating data on developmental activities;

·         Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development, Supply chain, Trade, economics, Marketing, ICT or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;

·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution.

How To Apply

Application forms and details of the vacancies can be accessed HERE. Applications should be submitted to the Public Service Board Offices clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to:

Secretary

Murang’a County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 52 – 10200

MURANG’A

 Applications can be hand delivered at the County Public Service Board Offices located within the County Governor’s office, Murang’a on or before close of business Thursday 17th October 2019

Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply

·         Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

·         Women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

·         Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

·         Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Murang’a County Government is an equal opportunity employer