Career Oppotunities at Afrital

Job Description

• Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth.
• Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
• Open business development dialog with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
• Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to market company's end-to-end
• To participate and where appropriate lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and operational policies and procedures for the division.
• To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
• To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• To ensure that appropriate performance information is available to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business objectives and financial targets.
• To undertake and manage research and ad-hoc special projects under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
• Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide information or advice on the corporate best value/performance improvement process.
• Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
• Carry out and report on bench-marking exercises with other similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
• Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.

Requirements

• Degree in Management Sciences
• 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
• Strong English speaking
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills(oral/written/presentation).
• Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
• Possess solid presentation skills.

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Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum Three (3) years Relevant Experience as a Logistics Officer.
• Demonstrate assurance dealing with people.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel.
• Ability to work under stressful working conditions including working late into the night, on weekend and traveling on short notice.
• Good computer skills using MS Operating Systems, specifically MS office Suite, Corel Draw etc., QuickBooks is an added advantage.
• Readiness to Travel on jobs as required by business.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• ND, HND, B.Sc Engineering (Elect/Elect) Field is preferred.
• Ability to drive with valid driver's license.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Prior field engineering experience is preferred..
• Strong organizational skills
• Good understanding of machinery behaviour and problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.