The Property Guide Developer, and Sales Executive - Internship

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