Sales Engineer vacancy

Sales Engineer vacancy
Employment duration: Full time
Location: Kenya
Job Code: 674
Description
As part of the EMEA Sales Engineering and East Africa Sales teams, you will be responsible for all pre-sales technical activities with customers and prospects in your assigned territory. You will perform presentations and workshops with customers and prospects about Sandvine products and solutions, articulating their operational benefits and features. You must possess competitive knowledge including solution, technology and product offerings and have an understanding and be conversant about the company, solutions and product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Primary activities will include customer presentations bids and proposal coordination as well as network design. You should have proven “hands on” experience and be able to run trials and Proof of Concept tests in order to demonstrate Sandvine solutions. You may also support launch activities, assist with tradeshows and system engineering training and be required to respond to initial customer inquiries. You will assist with the definition and championing of improvements in Sandvine networking systems and software solutions.
We are looking for a person with experience and self-motivation, with the ability to function on his/her own. The successful candidate will become the technical authority on the Sandvine products and solutions. The person must also have commercial awareness and flair with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
• Degree in Engineering, Computer or Network Science or equivalent
• 8+ years of networking experience with routing products and IP related technologies
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, sub-netting, traffic flows, TCP/UDP, application layer protocols like HTTP, P2P, IM, etc.
• Installation, operation and configuration of all of the following: Cisco or Juniper routers/switches, Unix, Linux and/or BSD operating systems, firewall technologies
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in a highly technical product lab setting or operational network environment would be considered an asset
• Experience in Wireless data technologies (CDMA, GPRS, LTE, …)
• Knowledge of Wireless data network architecture including standards (3GPP, 3GPP2)
Skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and investigative skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and have a demonstrated ability to absorb new technologies
• Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports.
• Organized and analytical, able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
• Project Management experience deploying large systems an advantage
• Must be prepared for extensive travel
• Fluency in English, spoken and written
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SANDVINE&cws=1&rid=674

Coca-Cola Public affairs and communications manager vacancy

Coca-Cola Public affairs and communications manager vacancy
Job Title PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Function Marketing & Sales
Company Nairobi Bottlers
Employment Contract Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City NAIROBI
Location - Province Other - Non-South African Location
Location - Country Kenya
Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) Manager is responsible for the provision of PAC strategy, leadership and support and to lead the PAC Team in order to protect and enhance the reputation and image of the Company and its brands.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead, develop, articulate and drive the PAC Strategy.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration with public sector and other private sector stakeholders.
• Advance the Company's position by enhancing meaningful relationships with relevant constituents including targeted stakeholders in government, society and communities
• Advance the company’s corporate brand image by through an integrated public affairs and communications strategy and serve as a guardian of the Company’s corporate brand image.
• Manage and serve as author for communications, columns and articles for trade, business, community, general public and targeted interest publications.
• Provide guidance and direction to NBL's community interventions for Community projects being driven through the business agenda including 5x20; Water; Health Entrepreneurship and Education initiatives.
• Implement high impact and sustainable programs and sponsorships to promote community development and enhance the Company’s reputation and social footprint.
• Anticipate talent needs and help to recruit, develop, retain and reward team members as well as leveraging on individual differences to motivate others and create organizational impact.
Skills, Experience & Education
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a business related area. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 7 years Public Affairs and Communications experience preferably in an FMCG or Beverage industry with at least 3 years at senior level.
• A strong track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes in a competitive communications environment.
• Ability to navigate unchartered territory and rapid changes due to economic factors, public policy and other changes.
• Good business and commercial acumen with strong understanding of Coca-Cola value chains.
• Experience in Public Sector Relationship Management and communication leading and working with a diverse team.
• Experience in strategy formulation, planning implementation of public affairs and communications management.
• Experience in engaging and managing media.
• Experience in managing corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage across all levels.

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Coca-Cola Mechanical technician vacancy

Mechanical technician vacancy
Job Title MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Function Supply Chain
Company Nairobi Bottlers
Employment Contract Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Nairobi
Location - Country Kenya
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE: - To execute maintenance activities in Asset Care, that will increase productivity of the company’s assets according to SABCO’s engineering standards
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Maintenance controller, the successful candidate’s main responsibilities will be:-
1.Provide 1st line maintenance support to packaging equipment. Involves preventing maintenance, fault finding and corrective maintenance.
2.Execute maintenance activities to ensure maximum availability of production equipment. Maintained SHEQ standards.
3.Participating in failure investigations and root cause analysis and close out of corrective actions.
4.Improve safety of work and machinery.
5.Support and participate in TPM initiatives..
Skills, Experience & Education
We are interested in candidates with following qualifications;
Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering(Plant Option) or Mechatronics qualification.
• At least 2 years practical experience as a qualified technician in FMCG environment.
• Experience in a highly automated soft drinks manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
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http://cocacolasabco.erecruit.co.za/candidateapp/Jobs/View/140818-1/MECHANICAL_TECHNICIAN