BACKGROUND
EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.
Job Summary
The Sales Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the Sales and Marketing department and the Sales Director and or the National Sales Manager. The ideal Admin Assistant will be a hard working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.
Key Functions/Responsibilities
- Organize office and assist managers in ways that optimize procedures
- Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner
- Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
- Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
- Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
- Resolve office-related malfunctions (including remote offices) and respond to requests or issues
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
- Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
- Attend meetings, records notes and follow-up actions for meeting attendees.
- Design a filling system or maintain a case file for all government, non-government and any communications .
- Ensure all documents (Hard copies and soft copies) are kept in a way to be reterived easily and timely.
- Write different Correspondances to government and non-government organizations.
- Assist the Sales Director, National Sales Manager, and the sales team in administrative related tasks.
- Assisting in events organizing; meetings, workshops, retreats…etc..
- Perform other relevant duties as requested
Competences
- Proven experience (Preferably Intern) as a back-office assistant, office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role
- Knowledge of “back-office” computer systems (ERP software)
- Working knowledge of office equipment
- Thorough understanding of office management procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A professional appearance
- A friendly and outgoing demeanor
- A concern for others and a desire to help
- Strong customer service skills
Education Qualifications and Requirement
- BA in Sales and Marketing, Business Management, or related field of study
Experience
- Fresh graduates or one year experience
How To Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please title your application with the subject line: - "Junior Accountant ”.
Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV to
careers@ethiochicken.com
Women are highly encouraged to apply
