Marketing Executive and Procurement Assistant Job Opening at GM Kariuki Hardware  in Karatina Kenya 2014

 

World class career opportunities at Anchor Group of Companies
Our Client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated products and services Company headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of the country.
The group comprises several subsidiary companies which include GM Kariuki hardware Ltd, Anchor flour Millers Ltd, Anchor feeds Ltd, Fountain Water Ltd, Giraffe Ark Lodge and New Age Developers and construction Company Ltd (NADCC).
GM Kariuki Hardware also seeks to fill the positions of Marketing executive and Procurement Assistant

1. Marketing Executive

Job Role: To carry out continuous prospecting and customer growth to ensure uptake, revenue growth and increased market share for all Hardware Products stocked by GM Kariuki Hardware.
 
Responsibilities
  • Conducting telesales and prospecting to prospective and existing customers;
  • Preparing, maintaining and updating a database of clients for continuous engagement;
  • Introducing and explaining new and existing hardware products to clients and stockist hardware’s;
  • Implementing the Sales and Marketing plan for the brands under the hardware;
  • Seeking for and implementing new tele-sales and marketing strategies to increase sales volumes;
  • Taking and translating customer orders for requisitions in the store;
  • Liaising with store owners to ensure regular feedback and continuous updates on the market requirements and trends;
  • Prospecting for bulk and resale Customers (Wholesalers, Distributors and large retail hardware’s);
  • Initiating and following up on orders and keeping records on the product performance in the market;
  • Liaising with Accounts department to invoice closed sales and collect payments;
  • Record and Resolve Customer feedback an0d complaints on issues like delivery times, order correctness and other issues;
  • Any other sales and marketing duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.
Person Specifications
  • Must be a holder of at least a Certificate in Sales and Marketing or any other relevant course;
  • Good telephone skills and ability to communicate clearly and courteously;
  • Ability to multi task and handle several calls simultaneously;
  • Tele-Marketing and or Sales experience in a busy environment of at least 1 year;
  • Outgoing, pleasant and easy to get along with person;
  • Aged between 20 – 35 years and able to speak national and the local language
  • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Have proficiency in basic computer software applications;
  • Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
  • Dynamic, innovative and creative person who is solution oriented;
  • Up to date with developments and trends in the building and construction industry/sector;
2. Procurement Assistant
 
Job Role: Reporting to the Procurement Officer, the Procurement Assistant will be primarily responsible for efficient procurement of goods and services at GM Kariuki Hardware ltd and ensuring company and ethical procurement policies are adhered to.
Responsibilities
  • Purchase of supplies and stocks to ensure availability for customer needs;
  • Issuing stocks against authorized purchase requisitions;
  • Preparing the materials requirement plans for stocks and materials;
  • Carrying out periodic inventory audit levels and records;
  • Reconciling issuance of stocks and giving reports;
  • Keeping of debtors and creditors records;
  • Issuing of items to the user department;
  • Preparing and issuing of local purchase orders (LPO);
  • Monitoring the maintenance and cleaning of the store;
  • Balancing and updating of the store ledger cards;
  • Perform any other procurement duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.
Person Specifications
  • Must be a holder of at least a Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized College or examining body;
  • Procurement experience in a busy high volume environment of at least 1 year.
  • An inquisitive, detail oriented and highly organized person;
  • Team player with keen interest in all facets of the business;
  • A good negotiator who seeks to create value for the company;
  • Aged between 20 – 30 years;
  • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
  • Dynamic, innovative and creative person who is solution oriented;
  • Up to date with developments and trends in the procurement function;
If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to
The Recruiter
questesq@yahoo.com
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary.
Closing date for applications is Midnight, Wednesday 29th January 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Anchor Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.



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