Internship Opportunities at the Property Guide

TPG Developer - Internship

The Developer will be responsible for various delivery and maintenance tasks across our portfolio of websites.

The Developer will:

• Work on the development, testing and documentation of new sites
• Assist technical and usage problems
• Perform routine maintenance as-needed
• Upload content to the websites

Skills

• The WordPress Developer must have the following skills:
• Experience developing WordPress themes and plugins
• PHP
• HTML/CSS
• Javascript/jquery
• Basic Photoshop skills (to take designs and produce assets from them)
• Be able to translate designs pixel-perfectly
• Familiarity with linux or mac operating systems
• Have a good understanding of usability and an appreciation for good user experience
• Visual design skills useful, but not required (ability to produce presentable templates without the assistance of a designer)

Bonus

The following skills/experience would be useful:

• HTML5/CSS3
• HAML and SCSS
• Ruby on Rails
• Experience building responsive sites
• Source control using Git

Personal qualities

• Articulate and personable
• Optimistic problem-solver
• Gains genuine satisfaction from being useful
• Completer/finisher personality

Terms

This role is open to applications from candidates with a wide range of experience. Appointment is made subject to a successful background check. 

Apply by emailing your CV to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke

Include the following:

• Links to websites created on the body of your email
• Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email

Deadline for applications is 19th July 2013

TPG Sales Executive - Internship

Want to join a fun, exciting company? The Property Guide seeks to be Kenya’s leading property resource, be a part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Kenya’s fastest growing companies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide customer support
• Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
• Participates in sales/listings meetings.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Be innovative and share possible revenue generating ideas.
• Responsible for the business development with existing and potential customers to achieve sales target and market share while selling advertising space on the magazine.
• Ensure that the magazine is well position in select venues, in a manner that allows for maximum visibility.
• Identify, manage and secure existing and new account and continue to maintain a high level of sales achievement
• Conduct boardroom presentation to provide better understanding to customer on the products capabilities and its cost-effectiveness (part of training to understand the company’s products)
• Conduct canvassing and cold-calls to increase effective working prospects
• Update the CRM daily

Skills and Abilities

• High level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Helpful, willing and friendly attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion for ecommerce
• Self- motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow the 212° degree rule - http://www.212movie.com/
• Flexibility/adaptability.
• Technology Savvy

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or an IT related qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience sales, preferably in Advert Space sales for a property magazine or newspaper, but this is not essential.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and email required, including internet proficiency.
• Access to own laptop

Due to the volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi

Duration: Full-Time

How to Apply: 

In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to info@thepropertyguide.co.ke with the following documentation:

A concise CV with personal details, education details and any previous as well as current work experience gained thus far.

A brief motivation highlighting why you feel we should hire you and why you would be a fitting candidate for The Property Guide Magazine.

Include the following:

• Position Applied for on the Subject line of your email

Deadline for applications is 19th July 2013