UAP Group is a pan-African
Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management,
Property Development and Investments, Securities Brokerage and Financial
Advisory.
UAP would like to recruit
experienced, innovative and high performing professionals for the following key
roles:
UAP Holdings Limited
UAP Holdings Limited
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Reporting to the Group
Chief Finance Officer, the job holder will support development and
implementation of Group’s Procurement Policy and strategy, coordinate
procurement processes and maximize value for the Group’s procurement activities
by performing the following tasks:
- Development
of optimal Group Procurement Strategy, Policies and Procedures;
- Oversee the
procurement processes and procedures in line with the Group Procurement
Policy;
- Coordinate
and supervise the tendering process including participation in the
evaluation of bids for goods and services;
- Participate
in the annual expenditure budgeting process for shared services and
general usage of items;
- Monitor
& review the usage and expenditure of goods and services with a view
to identifying areas of cost reduction and improvement;
- Prepare and
monitor the implementation of the UAP Group Procurement Plans;
- Manage the
annual supplier prequalification exercise to promote equality of
opportunities for pre-qualified suppliers/vendors;
- Manage and
validate the creation & maintenance of vendor master data;
- Undertake
market surveillance on the procurement process of goods and services.
Job Requirements
- University
Degree preferably in Supplies Management or a Business related field;
- Diploma from
the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Suppliers (CIPS);
- At least 4
years work experience in a busy procurement establishment;
- Knowledge of
Microsoft Dynamics-AX Procurement and Inventory ManagementModule will be
an added advantage;
- Proficiency
in MS Office solutions.
UAP Investments Limited
Team Leader, Investment
Advisors
6 Positions - Nairobi
Reporting to Head, Business
Development the Team Leader, Investment Advisors will be responsible for the
following;
- Planning and
prioritizing team sales activities geared towards achieving agreed
business targets;
- Building and
maintaining client bases, keeping existing client plans up-to-date and
enlisting new clients on an ongoing basis while optimising quality of
service, business growth, and customer satisfaction;
- Carry out a
detailed fact find review of the potential client and recommend
appropriate investment products;
- Recruiting
and arranging appropriate training and coaching for members of their teams
to ensure that the Advisors are fully equipped with the necessary skills
and knowledge to achieve and exceed their business targets;
- Ensuring
that a high performance standard and team cohesion is fully maintained;
- Report on
weekly performance according to organization requirements;
- Work with
relevant teams to ensure business target is achieved.
Job Requirements
- A business
related degree from a recognized university;
- Appropriate
qualification/training in sales and marketing;
- Work
experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance
companies,fund manager, would be an advantage;
- Proven
experience and success in selling financial services and leading teams
will be an added advantage;
- A good
working knowledge of financial markets;
- A high sales
drive and a strong will to succeed;
Team Leader, Investment Advisors
6 Positions - Mombasa,
Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Kisii Branches
Reporting to Head, Business
Development the Team Leader, Investment Advisors will be responsible for the
following;
- Planning and
prioritizing sales activities gearing towards achieving agreed business
targets;
- Building and
maintaining client bases, keeping existing client plans up-to-date and
enlisting new clients on an ongoing basis while optimising quality of
service, business growth, and customer satisfaction;
- Carry out a
detailed-fact find review of the potential client and recommend
appropriate investment products;
- Arranging
and recommending appropriate training, coaching for Advisors at the branch
to ensure that the Advisors are fully equipped with the necessary skills
and knowledge to achieve and exceed their business targets;
- Coordinating
investment sales at the branch ensuring business target is achieved;
- Report on
weekly performance according to organization requirements;
- Work with
relevant teams to ensure business target is achieved.
Job Requirements
- A business
related degree from a recognized university;
- Appropriate
qualification/training in sales and marketing;
- Work
experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance
companies,fund manager, would be an advantage;
- Proven
experience and success in sales and leading teams will be an added
advantage;
- A good
working knowledge of financial markets;
Investment Advisor
42 Positions
Reporting to the Team
Leader Investment Advisors, the Investment Advisor will be responsible for the
following:
- Planning and
prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed
business targets;
- Maintain and
develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and
relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business
growth, and customer satisfaction;
- Manage and
retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service;
- Provide
financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile,
as well as the performance of the specific portfolios;
- Carry out a
detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend
appropriate investment products;
- Respond to
and follow up sales enquiries;
- Report on
weekly sales according to organization requirements.
Job Requirements
- An
undergraduate degree and/or appropriate qualification/training in sales
and marketing;
- Self-driven,
results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality
business with the ability to work under strict deadlines and sales
targets;
- Work
experience in the financial services sector would be an added advantage.
Investment Advisor - Corporate Business
Reporting to the Head,
Business Development the Corporate Business Advisor will be responsible for the
following;
- Identifying
and engaging potential Small to Medium sized businesses’ (SMEs) and
Institutional clients;
- Presentation
of the Firm’s products and services to SMEs and Institutional clients;
- Generate and
sustain business relationships with Institutions and execute mandates for
management of their funds as per set target;
- Plan and
priorities sales activities for SMEs and institutional client;
- Communicating
and coordinating client visits to ensure client retention;
- Conduct
training and marketing programs for the niche market;
- Preparation
of proposal and tender documents to prospective clients;
- Responding
to enquiries; clarifying client queries;
- Liaising
with the relevant departments and following up to ensure resolution.
Job Requirements
- A business
related degree from a recognized university;
- Appropriate
qualification/training in sales and marketing;
- Work
experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance
companies, fund manager would be an advantage;
- Proven
experience and success in dealing with institutional clients and SMES will
be an added advantage;
UAP
is an equal opportunities employer and offers successful candidates an
attractive remuneration package, professional working environment and excellent
career prospects.
Interested candidates are
requested to send a copy of their Curriculum Vitae, testimonials, covering
letter and names and contacts of 3 referees by email to: HRInvestments@uap-group.com quoting the role in the header of the
email.
For more career
opportunities visit our website www.uap-group.com.
Applications should be sent
on or before 15 February 2013 addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Limited.
