Jobs at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Sales and Marketing Professional will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote and sell our maize mill products, including flour, grits, and offal.
• This role requires extensive experience in the milling industry, particularly in maize/corn milling, to effectively position our products in the market and drive sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to promote maize mill products.
• Identify and target potential customers, including wholesalers, retailers, and industrial clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in the maize milling industry.
• Create compelling marketing materials and campaigns to raise brand awareness.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Provide regular reports on sales activities, market conditions, and customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and marketing within the milling industry, preferably in maize/corn milling.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strong knowledge of the maize milling market and customer needs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools.

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Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners
• Encode data directly from consumers or clients
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone/email
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing
• Update existing data
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Manage and organize notes and documents
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 3- 5 year’s work experience as a Data entry receptionist, or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch-typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)
• Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Analytical thinking skills.

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Job Overview

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled Automation/Instrumentation Engineer to join our team in the steel industry, focusing on hot rolling operations.
• The Automation/Instrumentation Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems and instrumentation to optimize hot-rolling processes.
• This position requires expertise in PLC programming, control systems, and instrumentation relevant to industrial manufacturing, specifically in steel production.

Key Responsibilities
Automation System Design and Implementation:

• Design and develop automation solutions for hot rolling processes, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming, HMI (Human Machine Interface) design, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system integration.
• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to understand requirements and implement efficient automation strategies.

Instrumentation and Control System Maintenance:

• Specify, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation devices such as sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and actuators used in hot rolling operations.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Conduct continuous analysis of hot rolling processes to identify opportunities for automation improvements and efficiency enhancements.
• Implement advanced control algorithms and strategies to improve product quality, throughput, and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5-7 years) in automation, instrumentation, and control systems within the steel manufacturing industry, particularly in hot rolling operations.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Experience with instrumentation devices and control loops (PID control, loop tuning, etc.).
• Knowledge of safety standards (IEC, ANSI, NFPA) and regulatory requirements applicable to industrial automation.