Customer Sales Representative at KOKO Networks

 About KOKO Networks

KOKO Networks is a venture-backed technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy cloud-connected "KOKOpoints" inside local retail outlets, which serve as consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.

Your Role

As Customer Sales Representative, you will drive KOKO’s growth in business volume and profitability by selling KOKO Cookers and leading sales activities in assigned neighbourhoods. You will meet with potential household and kibanda customers to understand their cooking needs and pitch them on KOKO's superior solution, as well as organize and attend sales and marketing activation events to close further sales.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate the benefits of the KOKO Cooker and pitch it to potential customers
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets for KOKO Cooker and KOKO Fuel sales
• Use KOKO sales tools to record customer details and report daily sales activities
• Act as a brand ambassador during field activations events and routine sales activities
• Communicate openly and honestly with KOKO customers throughout the sales process
• Build, manage, and maintain strong, positive customer relationships
• Escalate customer queries and issues to management, as appropriate

What You Will Bring to KOKO

• University degree or equivalent
• Previous sales experience, preferably with consumer goods or durables
• Passion for selling consumer products that improve lives
• High degree of self-motivation
• Results orientation and comfort in a performance-driven work environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills

KOKO Networks does not charge any fees to candidates who apply for jobs, at any stage of the application process. We do not require statutory documentation until you have accepted an offer from KOKO. We do not charge fees to process statutory documentation. If you receive a request for payment to apply for a job at KOKO, it is likely fraudulent. Please email hr@kokonetworks.com if you have any questions.

KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2PLtrWQ

Multiple Job Vacancies at Aon Kenya

Aon Kenya is a market leader in insurance broking, Risk Management and Human Capital Consulting.

The firm is going through a period of solid growth and needs to fill the following vacancies:

Research & Product Development Manager

Ref: RPD/10/012

You will among others be responsible for all research and product development activities which may include, the development of R&D strategies, policies and plans; coordinate research, interpret the results of research projects and recommend new products or services; provide advice on research and development options available to the organization interested in research.

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or statistics coupled with at least 4 years relevant experience.

Competencies: The ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to analyze and collate information, good oral and written communication skills, a team player and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Human Resources Officer

Ref: HR/10/012

The ideal person will provides technical and administrative support by performing the following key tasks. Policy development and oversight of human resources program; Process a variety of staff payroll actions such as appointments, promotions, separations; terminations, leave, salary, healthcare, life insurance and pensions changes; Carry out various HR related research projects and/or special projects; and provide customer service functions.

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree, HND HR. 3 years hands on experience in management consulting or equivalent combination of HR generalist practice and consulting experiences.

Competencies: They must have abilities to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables, collaborate and work effectively with all levels of staff; Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; ability to exercise good judgment, show initiative and demonstrated knowledge of the constitution and labor laws.

Client Relationship Officer (Pensions)

Ref: CRO/LP/10/012

The successful candidate will among others effectively manage corporate client relationships and ensure successful implementation of member educational and pension administration advice;To keep client up to date on changing pensions and related legislations; Prepare clients staff communications related to the scheme administration; Preparation of scheme reports and clients feedback.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance,Actuarial or related discipline coupled with 5 years hands on experience in pension administration.

Agronomist

Ref: AO/IM/10/012

This is a technical position where the job holder will among others sell and service Crop Insurance products to farmers;Assist in the development and implementation of crop insurance sales and products development plans; Provide technical guidance and products support to the agribusiness team; Conduct individual and group product educational demonstrations and assist with obtaining policy information from insured’s for processing.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field with no less than 3 years of experience in the agriculture insurance field.

Competencies: A thorough understanding of hail and multi-peril crop insurance products and procedures, good interpersonal skills, ethical and a team player.

General Insurance Broking Managers (2)

Ref: BM/BD/01/012

The job holder will be required to provide support to the General Insurance sales team and perform the following key tasks; Provide tangible solutions and craft proposals for clients; Negotiate policy pricing and terms with underwriters; Respond to tenders and must have an understanding of the tender management process; Identify and understand client requirements via the sales team and build relationships with insurance carriers and carrier personnel to drive sales.

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree, ACII with 5 years insurance broking experience

Competencies: Enthusiastic and highly motivated person with the ability to interact at all levels;Thorough
understanding of the insurance market and products; A good all round knowledge of all classes of general
insurance; Excellent communication and negotiating skills with both clients and insurers.

Corporate Sales Manager (4)

Ref: CSM/BD/01/012

This is a senior position that requires the job holder to target various corporate clients, seek to understand their insurance (general/life/Medical) needs and develop need based solutions.

The job calls for someone who has appetite of revenue generation

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years demonstrated experience with employee benefits/general insurance sales experience of which 2 must be at a senior level.

Competences: Excellent presentation and negotiation skills. Must be articulate and able to write and speak clearly and concisely, yet in an accurate and persuasive manner. Ability to prioritize workload, make decisions, and work effectively and efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Sales Executive (10) 

Ref: SE/BD/02/012

Stationed either at Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nakuru, you will assist the business togenerate new business by contacting potential customers and selling one or more types of insurance as directed.

Education/Experience:

• Diploma is business field, COP certification coupled with 2 years demonstrated experience with employee benefits/general insurance sales experience

Claims Executive (General Insurance)

Ref: CE/CD/12

You will among other tasks

• respond to client queries and request for documentation; 
• Register claims and report to underwriters; 
• Seek approval to appoint service providers; 
• Respond to clients on course of action taken on the claim and how long it should take to be resolved;
• Ensure that turnaround time of a claim is adhered to and update the system

Job Requirements:

• A degree in any business discipline, CII, MS Office working knowledge. Relevant general insurance claims experience is advantageous.

Competencies: 

• The ideal candidate must have the ability to handle complaints, even when handling unpleasant customers;
• Good use of office systems to analyse claims and prepare reports, 
• Ability to suggest improvements to the various claims handling processes, 
• flexibility and adaptability is not a choice.

For consideration, please send your application to the postal or physical address below.

Clearly indicate the position and reference number on both the envelope and cover letter, to be received no later than 16th November 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Aon Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd
Aon House, Processional Way
P.O. Box 48279- 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +25420497 4000 / 5000
Mobile: +254722612948 , +254733617500

Multiple Vacancies at Honda in Kenya

We are urgently looking to recruit the following staff for our passenger motor vehicle division:

1. General Manager (1 Positions)
Qualifications

• A Degree in commerce will be an added advantage.
• Should have worked in the same capacity as a General Manager for not less than 5 years.

2. Parts Manager (1 Positions)
Qualifications

• Should have a degree
• Should have worked in the same field for not less than 3 years

3. Workshop Manager (1 Position)
Qualifications

• A degree in Automotive engineering or equivalent experience
• Should have worked in the same capacity as a Workshop Manager for not less than 15 years in general automobile
• Heavy commercial will be an added advantage

4. Sales Manager (1 Position)
Qualifications

• A degree in Sales & Marketing
• Should have worked in the same capacity as a Sales Manager for not less than 5 years
• An experience in the motor vehicle industry will be an added advantage

5. Sales Executives (3 Positions)
Qualifications

• A diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Should have worked as a sales executive in the motor industry for not less than 5 years

6. Mechanics (3 Positions)
Qualifications

• Should have a Government Trade Test Grade One
• Should have worked in the same field for six years and above

7. Electrician (1 Position)
Qualifications

• Should have a Government Trade Test Grade One
• Should have worked in the same field for six years and above

8. Accountant (1 Position)

• Qualifications
• Should have a CPA section three in accounting
•  Should have worked in the same position for six years and above

9. After Sales/ Warranty Manager (1 Position)
Qualifications

• Should have a degree in Sales and Marketing
• Should have worked in the same position with a minimum of 3 years experience

Applications to reach the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 18882- 00500, Nairobi, Kenya,

not later than 26th October, 2012