Openings at ManPower Services

Media , Advertising, Branding Sales, Marketing, Retail, Business Development, Finance, Accounting, Audit, 

Corporate Communications Manager

JOB REF: MN 8278

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

He / She will be reporting to the Managing Director and be expected to provide strategic leadership and advice to ensure optimal utilization and management of the Company’s resources as per the duties & responsibilities below.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITEIS

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes;
• Providing technical advice to the Company’s staff in areas of public communication and media relations;
• Managing the Company’s public/media affairs;
• Profiling and branding REAL corporate image;
• Overseeing the editing of REAL’s publications and journals for quality control;
• Liaising with the Office of the Managing Director on communication and visibility;
• Spearheading the creation of awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the Company;
• Creating and maintaining social media i.e. Facebook, twitter, linked
• Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness;
• Overseeing development of customer satisfaction mechanisms;
• Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records and photographs; and
• Ensuring staff performance management, training and development in the division.

PERSON PROFILE

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Served in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course or Corporate Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be a member to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Effective organizational skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set targets
• Ability to build new business relationships.
• Good inter-personal & communication skills
• Good team player and result oriented.

Sales and Marketing Manager

JOB REF: MN 8277

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The Sales & Marketing Manager will be reporting to the General Manager – Corporate Services and is expected to provide leadership of the Sales & Marketing division, market & grow the Company’s brand including products and services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and reviewing sales and marketing policies, plans and strategies;
• Coordinating the implementation of sales and marketing plans and strategies for the company;
• Marketing and promoting the Company’s products;
• Coordinating market surveys to determine customer requirements;
• Identifying potential markets for the Company’s products and recommend appropriate mechanisms and initiative to enhance sales increase;
• Forecasting and projecting company’s business;
• Developing sales and marketing information communication materials;
• Initiating the development of sales and marketing information systems;
• Developing new products in liaison with the Production Department;
• Providing advice on sales and marketing initiatives;
• Monitoring and evaluating sales and marketing activities;
• Coordinating sales and marketing research and benchmarks and implement the appropriate findings;
• Promoting innovation and best practices in sales and marketing;
• Conducting market audits to monitor market sales and performance;
• Branding company’s products in liaison with other divisions;
• Management of customer requirements and needs and implement the feedback;
• Maintaining sales and marketing inventory and database;
• Participating in corporate social responsibility activities;
• Coaching, mentoring and training staff;
• Preparing sales and marketing budget and sales reports;
• Ensuring staff performance management, training and development in the division.

PERSON PROFILE

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sales and Marketing, Marketing, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration/ Management (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sales and Marketing, Marketing, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration/ Management (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least eight (8) years Cumulative work experience in textiles, three (3) of which should have been at Managerial level in a reputable organization or Served in the grade of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer in textiles for a minimum period of three (3) years or equivalent;
• Must be a member of a professional body and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership/ Governance Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Understands international textile markets & competence in merchandising as reflected in work performance and results.

General Manager, Corporate Services

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The General Manager – Corporate Services will be reporting to the Managing Director (Chief Executive Officer) and is expected to provide strategic leadership and management of the Corporate Services Department to ensure sustainability and achievement of the Company’s objectives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the preparation of Strategic plans, business plans & financing proposals;
• Provide technical guidance, responsible advice and counsel on matters Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Security, ICT, Sales and Marketing, Strategy and Planning;
• Enacting financial controls to ensure prudence, discipline & accountability in financial management planning and budgeting in compliance with set legal guidelines.
• Fostering a culture that promotes team capability & reflects values that facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation.
• Co-ordinating the establishment & maintenance of the Company’s Information management systems.
• Ensuring adequate financial resources, human resources & assets necessary for the delivery of services.
• Prepare Board, Management and Statutory reports;
• Co-ordinate recruitment, deployment, remuneration, staff performance, development and discipline of human resources;
• Management of assets and services to support each core functions in administration/logistics requirements to facilitate service delivery;
• Co-ordinate information exchange with all stakeholders and the public to ensure customer expectations are met;

PERSON PROFILE

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in business related field such as (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration,
• Human Resource Management/Development, Computer Science, Public Administration etc.) or any other equivalent from a recognized University.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource; will be an added advantage.
• Management/Development, Computer Science, Public Administration or any other equivalent from a recognized University.
• Must have at least ten (10) years cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been at Managerial level in a reputable organization.
• Certificate in leadership course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Must be a member of a professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Effective organizational skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set targets
• Ability to build new business relationships.
• Good inter-personal & communication skills
• Good team player and result oriented.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit applications to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com not later than Thursday, 31st August 2023 at 5:00pm. Applications MUST include:

• One page statement on how you meet the requirements of the post.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Indication of current & expected remuneration.
• Certified Professional & Academic certificates.
• Two (2) professional referees and One (1) character referee

NB

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Qualified women, persons with disabilities and minority interest groups are encouraged to apply
• Canvassing shall lead to disqualification.