The Standard Group PLC is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest. Our various media platforms include: The Standard Newspaper, KTN, KTN News, btv, Farmers T.V, Radio Maisha, Vybez Radio, Spice FM, The Nairobian Weekly Newspaper and Standard Digital. We are looking for a confident, motivated and highly ambitious team player to join the team in the following capacity:

BUSINESS EXECUTIVES; E – COMMERCE (REGIONS)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to the E – Commerce Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for optimizing sales opportunities and revenue generation from sales of E-commerce services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct sales, market the E-commerce platforms and product pitches to potential new clients.
• Create detailed proposal documents, negotiate the terms of agreement and close on sales.
• Manage quality assurance through site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
• Identify and test new sales channels and prepare data results.
• Ensuring that all business transactions are captured on time in the appropriate ICT systems.
• Liaising with Credit Control and clients regarding payment terms, debt collection and maintaining collection timelines.
• Driving e-commerce traffic, social media presence using modern tools and techniques.
• Identifying and researching opportunities that come up in new and existing markets.
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs and offer solutions to their problems.
• Create and launch promotional activities and market activations.
• Creating positive, long-lasting relationships with current and potential clients to foster customer retention and satisfaction.
• Preparing daily itineraries, weekly schedules and sales review reports.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in a Business-related field or an equivalent from a recognised institution.

Experience

• 2 years of relevant working experience

SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Exceptional selling skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Persitentence and resilence.
• Data analysis and creative problem solving.
• Strong communication skills.
• Integrity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment

If you possess the above qualifications ,send your cv and cover letter to [email protected] not later than Monday, 18th July 2022

The Standard Group PLC is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY FEES FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS