Multiple Career Opportunities at Lafayette Resources - 4 Positions

We are seeking to hire a Help Desk Specialist to support the IT department in our Client’s business. The person will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determines and implements solution.

Help Desk Specialist Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
• Respond to queries either in person or over the phone.
• Maintain daily performance of computer systems.
• Ask questions to determine nature of problem.
• Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software.
• Clean up computers.
• Run diagnostic programs to resolve problems.
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Install computer peripherals for users.
• Follow up with customers to ensure issue has been resolved.
• Gain feedback from customers about computer usage.
• Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur.

Qualifications For Help Desk Specialist Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related disciple
• At least 4-5 years of work experience in Information Technology
• Proven working experience in providing help desk support
• Working knowledge of help desk software, databases and remote control
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Industry
• Insurance

If you are the one, then we want to talk to you urgently.

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Our client is a leader in contracting works in fire protection systems, plumbing and mechanical engineering services, pump sales and installations. With over 30 years in the industry the company has earned the respect of fellow contractors, consulting engineers and leading multinational corporations.

To support their continued growth within the region, they are seeking to fill the position of a GENERAL MANAGER in Kenya and we are therefore hunting for exceptional talent for the role:

General Manager Job Purpose

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management of the company including staff, finances, projects and initiatives that will lead to continued growth and expansion of the business. Key drive will be the ability to engage at diverse levels, integrate resources and finally ensure effective implementation of projects with the objective  of meeting the client’s stretching demands.

General Manager Job Responsibilities

• Provide the overall leadership of the business units, from business planning through to team management and seeking new opportunities for growth
• Participate in formulating and administering company strategies, policies and directing and coordinating both the Engineering and Commercial divisions.
• Develop and implement long-range goals and strategies to meet the business profitability growth objectives.
• Review and analyze activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine each division’s progress towards stated goals and objectives.
• Spearhead the delivery of the revenue targets through great innovative ideas, excellent project execution, and establishing trusting relationships with clients (existing as well as new).
• Reviews and supports engineering and commercial divisions, to oversee design concepts with fundamental or new technology used for new or existing products or improvement to provide cost reduction, safety, customer requirements and market growth.
• Marshal resources with real insight about what excellence looks like; take effective actions to build teams, develop a great team to deliver on performance and projects. Drive the right organization culture to achieve high productivity.
• Operate with a clear set of strategic priorities with demonstrated ability to adjust for opportunities and obstacles over different periods of time. Play a leading role in breaking down projects and seeing through the execution and timely projects completion.
• Clearly understands cash-flows, have the  ability to project on +4months based on appreciation of Financial Ratios, thereby pushing for greater performance, budget planning and cost control

Qualifications For General Manager Job

• Bachelors degree in a Business related course or in Engineering
• MBA in Marketing, strategic Management or Entrepreneurship (preferred)
• 5-7 years extensive experience in management
• Experience in Engineering is not essential, but will be viewed as an advantage.

The Person

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written are mandatory.
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle the teams and work under pressure.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to Develop Financial and Strategic Plans
• Demonstrated ability in project management

If you believe you are qualified and ready to take on new challenges, then we want to talk to you urgently.

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Salary25k plus Commission

Our Client seeks to fill the position of a business development officer in Kenya and we are thus hunting for exceptional talent in the above role. The Business Development officer role is responsible for generating new business from the Broker sector and meeting production targets by introducing your company’s product range to existing and new producers.

Business Development Officer Job Responsibilities

• Establish and build new relationships with existing and potential producers that have prospective business that meets the companies underwriting criteria
• Maintain existing relationships in order to protect existing books of business
• Develop an in depth understanding of the company’s products
• Co-ordinate any marketing campaigns to prospects
• Provide feedback to the underwriting department to ensure quality service and underwriting standards are maintained
• Assist brokers with product and business queries
• Assist in general department matters when required
• Demonstrate business planning skills to achieve visitation & sales targets

Qualifications For Business Development Officer Job

• At least 2 years’ experience in Business development  and Marketing
•  A graduate from a recognized University
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft (PPT, excel)

Key skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Good Negotiation skills
• A driven sales approach that ensures targets are met

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We are looking for a highly Talented Business Development Consultant, with solid hunting, as well as client relationship credentials, to support our growth ambitions.

Business Development Consultant Job Responsibilities

• To continuously improve the organization’s market position whilst achieving financial growth.
• Drive the organizations goals, building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating and closing business deals, whilst maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
• Increase sales opportunities and thereby maximize revenue for the organizations.

At Lafayette Resources, we are Bold and Tenacious, we love to take on big challenges and win, and we always partner closely with our clients in providing long lasting business solutions. We are Ambitious, Restless, highly

• Energized, and Passionate about what we do.
• This is the environment that allows us to keep growing