Trending Jobs: Career Opportunities at Lee and Myles (November, 2018 Recommended Jobs)

Sunday, 4 November 2018

Career Opportunities at Lee and Myles (November, 2018 Recommended Jobs)

Lee & Myles Group is a business consulting firm offering diverse and innovative services to drive performance and deliver value to our clients.

Kaizen Coordinator

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Location Nairobi
Job Field Administration / Secretarial

Our client is one of the reputable and publicly listed manufacturing firm in Kenya.

They desire to hire a qualified professional in the position of a Kaizen Coordinator.

The position requires a high energy candidate and an execution superstar who has strong experience in same position and delivering in a big manufacturing and warehousing environment.

Salary: KShs 90,000 – 150,000

Job Purpose: Perform wide range of Continuous Improvement activities including but not limited to planning/developing/documenting Kaizen events, performing 5S audits, process mapping, root cause analysis, coordination of all department and other support areas during Kaizen activities.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

Establish data collection system
HK – BE an active member in HK activities.
Lead & co-ordinate the change process across the whole organization – Updating projects road maps; implement reward and recognition system and Promote kaizen through posters.
Be internal consultant / Trainer, conduct trainings – Calculate kaizen skill scores for all employees in the organization, make skill improvement plan (Training calendar), and
Identify people capable of becoming Trainers.
Keep the scores – Identify result & process indicators for all projects; to maintain Kaizen Gallery – Results & process indicators; make kaizen visual in all sections; be part of kaizen meetings & make sure people follow the right problem-solving approach i.e. why analysis, Gap analysis etc., Calculations & keep gains from various projects
Conduct internal audits towards sustenance – Follow up on kaizen audits, identify the type of audit to be conducted, Develop / customize the audit sheets.

Qualifications and Experience

Kaizen / Lean management certification
A degree or equivalent in manufacturing or management discipline courses
At least 5 years’ experience in the same position or equivalent

Reinsurance Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 – 5 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Insurance

Reporting to: General Manager

Salary: KShs 50,000 – 90,000

Location: Nairobi

The Officer shall ensure timely and accurate administration and processing of reinsurance applications, endorsements and cancellations. Process applications for, changes to, reinstatement of, and cancellation of reinsurance covers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Officer’s duties, which may be varied from time to time, will include amongst other responsibilities that arise during the day to day business of the Company:

Efficient delivery of all client facing transactional service activities
Pro-actively assisting in the day to day running of client’s risk and insurance programs ensuring that this meets the required quality levels in accordance with the agreements with clients
Preparation of quote requests/risk notes/ renewal submission where appropriate
Timely issuance of invoices and delivery to clients
Timely collection of premiums from clients and an active management of the debtor’s book
Delivering the co-ordination of global service, where appropriate, in conjunction with our international partners
Contributing pro-actively to client satisfaction, retention and profitability
Adherence to business processes, systems and procedures (including usage of electronic applications e.g. Navision, Outlook etc. as necessary)
Being aware of regulatory requirements and comply with them at all times
Responsible for working in accordance with the company’s internal compliance and risk management framework to protect the interests or reputation of the company at all times.

Qualifications

3 – 5 years in similar capacity with a reputable company
Degree in Economics, Actuarial or any other relevant degree
Experience handling International Insurance solutions across multiple continents will be an advantage.
CII/ACII professional qualifications will be an added advantage
Proven record in meeting targets in a competitive environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Sales Executive

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience2 – 3 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Sales / Marketing

Our client is a 4-Star Hotel located in Nairobi.

They seek to hire a high-energy and result driven person in the position of Sales Executive.

The purpose of this job is selling the hotel products and services (Conference packages and Accommodation) in order to grow the hotel business to meet set targets

Key Responsibilities

In liaison with the Sales & Marketing Manager establish a sales strategy to drive and achieve set sales targets
In liaison with the Sales & Marketing Manager and in line with the budget, establish annual & monthly sales targets
Set SMART objectives for self-geared at achieving targets and monitor for success
Aggressively open cold doors, follow up on referrals and leads with the aim of closing and converting these into business
Periodical market service to establish emerging market trends and recommend suitable action
Review guest custom and establish consistency/ otherwise and recommend suitable action and implement on approval by Manager
Manage the promotion of new & existing products (locally and internationally)
Grow the hotel business by acquiring new corporate customers. Grow revenue by mining for incremental business from existing clients
Create and maintain business rapport with existing corporate clients for maximum retention
Successfully manage PR for the hotel and maintain links with F&B in this regard
Prepare sales management reports on sales for feedback and review by the Sales & Marketing Manager
Acting as the Guest relations officer
Supervisor reviews analysis and approves or otherwise(sales & marketing manager)
Maintain occurrence to determine action(royalty programme) or follow up
Prepare and execute suitable work plan to implement strategy
Any other duties delegated by the Sales & Marketing Manager

Key Competence Requirements

Communication – The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally or in writing
Team orientation – ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team (HODs) with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member
Results Orientation – Desire to get things done well and the ability to set and meet challenging goals.
Planning and organising – ability to plan and decide on course of action, ensuring that the resources required to implement the action will be available so as to achieve a defined end result.
Technical skills – possession of the knowledge, understanding and expertise required to carry out the work effectively
Customer Focus – Looking after the interests of the hotel guests and ensuring that their wants, needs and expectations are met/exceeded.
Business awareness – Capacity to understand the business needs and priorities of the organisation and the capacity to identify and explore business opportunities.

Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

University Degree – Marketing option.
Advanced/post graduate diploma in sales
2-3 years’ experience in sales
Experience selling hotel services desired

Executive Housekeeper

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant

Our client is a 4-Star Hotel in Nairobi and seeks to hire suitably qualified person in the role of Executive Housekeeper.

The purpose of the job is to plan and coordinate the housekeeping activities to ensure that the hotel’s accommodation facilities are maintained at the expected level of hygiene and cleanliness and that the guest requirements in the rooms and public area (washrooms, corridors, stairs, and guest lounge) are provided.

Salary: KShs 50,000 – 70,000

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

Implementing the department’s operating standards and procedures for the smooth running of the department
Ensuring the maintenance of quality standards and ensure safety, comfort. This covers the general cleanliness of the rooms and the corridors, the linen, furniture and all other amenities in the hotel rooms
Managing the department’s staff complement so as to guarantee its smooth running and efficiency.
Managing the staff performance and career growth.
Addressing any issues raised in the customer feedback reports and making suitable recommendations where applicable in regards to housekeeping.
Preparing a daily report to front office on the room occupancy
Reporting any maintenance to be done and follow up with maintenance
Managing pest control internally
Any other duties delegated by the General Manager

Main Competence Requirements

Communication – The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally or in writing
Team orientation – ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team (HODs) with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member
People management – Ability to manage and develop people and gain their trust and cooperation to achieve results.
Leadership – Capacity to inspire individuals to give of their best to achieve the desired results
Customer Focus – Looking after the interests of the hotel guests and ensuring that their wants, needs and expectations are met/exceeded.

Knowledge, Qualification and Experience