The Institute of Software Technologies (IST) was established to address the ever-increasing need for high-quality IT skills training for professionals. A proven provider of emerging technology training, our reputation is one of delivering excellent, cutting edge education – presented by the most knowledgeable and experienced practitioners in the industry.
The Institute invites applicants to fill the vacant position of a Sales and Marketing Executive.
The Software Development Trainer will be a champion of creativity and innovation by imparting technical concepts to students using a diverse set of training material.
The Sales and Marketing Executive shall report to the Business Development Manager.
Ksh 35k-40k plus commissions
- Conduct the external market analysis and competitor analysis to look at trends in education industry with respect to corporate learning solutions.
- Keep track of competitors’ and customers’ activities.
- Keep good relations with customers- both current and past.
- Make calls to the potential leads and arrange meetings with them.
- Meet corporate customers walking in with training enquiries or meet them as per the meeting schedule.
- Identify and Counsel the corporate customers for their training needs.
- Do the training gap analysis and set the training objectives.
- Prepare quotations, send them to client on time and follow up with them.
- Work towards building partnerships with corporate and with recruitment agencies.
- Attend/conduct seminars and exhibitions.
- Take corrective actions (if any) as determined by sales head after analyzing the sales performance.
- Maintain and update sales database and will regularly maintain a mail shot to all the enquiries.
- Always update the website for any IST’s information on course, schedule, seminars etc.
- Do follow ups whenever required.
- Manage client relationship and client satisfaction.
- Any other task assigned by the management.
- Diploma or degree in any business related field.
- At least 2 years of proven work experience.
Email Your Resume To: hr@stl-horizon.com
Software Technologies Limited (STL), an award-winning software and cloud- based solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East is seeking to engage a motivated full Stack Development Intern to join our team.
Stipend: Ksh. 15,000
Duration: 3 Months
Please note the following required competencies:
Solution Development and Delivery
- Assist in the design, coding and testing of technical solutions.
- Understand standard systems development lifecycle processes and applies our methodology effectively even on client engagements.
- Apply knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve existing products and on development of new products.
Project execution
- Learn project and development plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals and timelines.
- Learn to adhere to coding standards defined by technical management.
- Learn to accurately employ our development tools.
- Learn to establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans.
Communication
- Listens to others and accepts input from team members
- Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts verbally
- Accurately prepares written business correspondences that are coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.
Relational Databases
- Understands basic relational database concepts.
- Can confidently write the four basic SQL statements
- Possesses knowledge of various database access methods.
Programming languages
- Possess working knowledge of at least one structured programming language
- Exhibit proficiency in HTML and one scripting language.
- Possess basic knowledge of JSON, Java Script/ jQuery and CSS3
- Architecture
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of object and component methodology and technology.
- Possesses basic knowledge of classes, components, objects and interfaces.
- Recognizes the fundamental difference between the various internet browsers.
Professional Qualities
Leadership
- Displays a positive attitude
- Demonstrates flexibility in day to day work
- Sets high standards of performance for oneself
Teamwork
- Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members
- Appreciates each team member’s contributions and values each individual member.
Client management
- Values internal and external clients and responds to their needs.
- Establishes effective working relationships with clients
- Follows established communication guidelines
- Uses good judgement in what and how to communicate with clients.
Professional Development
- Understands the professional development process and becomes actively involved by setting challenging goals and meeting them through continuous learning.
- Seeks input from mentors and supervisors
- Actively applies feedback received to day-to-day work and strives to improve performance.
Internal operations
- Accurately completes and submits time and expense reports in a timely manner
- Accurately completes and submits status reports in a timely manner
- Complies with all our policies and procedures