FMCG Beverage Industry Company Career Opportunities

1. Human Resource Assistant

2. Sales Representatives - Western, Coast, Nairobi and Central region

3. Formal Market Manager

We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit driven and dynamic individuals to fill the following vacancies:

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant
Department: Human Resource
Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs by carrying out
responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations,
training and development, benefits, compensation/payroll administration, organization development, executive
administration, and employment.

The Human Resources Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that
will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The HR Assistant has partial responsibility in these areas:

* recruiting and staffing logistics;
* performance management and improvement tracking systems;
* employee orientation, development, and training logistics;
* employee relations;
* employer – employee communication;
* compensation and benefits administration – payroll link to the Time and Attendance system
* employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; and
* employee services;
* maintaining employee files and the HR filing system and record keeping;
* Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

* At least a Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Minimum 2 years relevant experience in HR administration
* Hands-on experience HR & Payroll system
* Employment law & labour regulations Local regulatory environments including overtime, equal employment, fair labour practices, etc.
* Knowledge of income tax laws/rules
* Strong human resource advisory skills
* Solid PC / MS Office skills
* English proficiency
* Creation and use
* Data crunching and insights
* Analytical and mathematical skills
* Good Business acumen

Job Title: Sales Representatives - Western, Coast, Nairobi and Central region
Department: Sales and Distribution
Reports to: Area Manager

Job Purpose

Generate orders, maintain standards and identify growth opportunities within a channel/customer in order to drive sales volumes, brand loyalty, in-outlet execution and customer service excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

* Sales Planning
* Sales Execution
* Volume Generation
* Customer Satisfaction
* Market Intelligence
* Market place competitiveness
* Sales Administration – Reporting & Budgeting & Sales measurement

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

* At least 2 years Sales and marketing experience (including field based exposure) in the FMCG Sector.
* Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.
* Sound negotiating skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* High level of attention to detail.
* Goal driven
* Assertiveness

Qualifications

* At least a Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Please specify on your cover letter, the region (Coast, Central, Western, and Nairobi) applied for.

Title: Formal Market Manager
Reporting to: Sales and Distribution Director

Job purpose: To develop and sustain the portfolio of brands specific to key accounts in accordance with the image and objectives set by the company.

Primary Responsibilities

* Sales Management
* Distribution Management
* Planning
* Customer Relationship
* People Management
* Management Reporting & Budgeting

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

* 5 years sales and distribution experience (including field based exposure).
* Sound understanding of the FMCG sector.
* Sound negotiating skills
* Experience in financial management.
* Understanding of fleet management.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Leadership qualities and skills.

Qualifications

* Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & E-mail contacts of two referees not later than
Monday 31st January 2011 to

DNA. No. 851
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100 Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.