Description
About Twyford Tile
The Kenya Twyford Factory is established by Sunda International Group, with the Volume of total investment of 30 million dollars. Located in the vicinity of Umma University, Kajiado, it covers an area of nearly 300000 m², 10 times than the local factory. In October 2016, the plant was put into production with its large scale, new equipments and high production capacity.
Job Details
- Position: AQI Manager
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Field: Construction and Site Engineering, UX, Design and Architecture
Job Purpose
The MICASSO AQI Manager will be responsible for developing and managing high-value professional relationships with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Interior Designers and other built-environment professionals across Kenya, with the objective of increasing MICASSO’s presence in construction and real estate projects. The role will focus on getting MICASSO products specified in project designs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material schedules and project specifications, and then following identified projects through to procurement and actual sales. The successful candidate will serve as a key link between MICASSO and Kenya’s professional design and construction community, combining relationship management, project intelligence, specification development and commercial business development.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with: Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Interior Designers, Developers, Contractors, Project Consultants, and other key construction and design professionals.
- Identify high-value professionals and firms with strong influence over tile and finishing-material specifications.
- Conduct regular meetings, office visits, project visits and professional engagements.
- Understand the needs, preferences and project portfolios of key professional contacts.
- Build a strong network within Kenya’s architecture, quantity surveying, interior design and construction sectors.
- Maintain regular communication and follow-up with key professional contacts.
Project Specification & Business Development
- Identify upcoming residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional and other construction projects.
- Engage architects, QSs, interior designers and consultants during the design and specification stages.
- Promote MICASSO products for inclusion in: Architectural specifications, Bills of Quantities, Material schedules, Interior design concepts, Tender documents, Project finishing schedules.
- Identify opportunities where MICASSO products can replace or compete with specified brands.
- Provide product information, samples, technical information and design support to professionals.
- Track specified projects from the design stage through tendering, procurement and supply.
- Work closely with Sales and Project teams to convert specifications into actual purchase orders.
Project Pipeline Development
- Build and maintain a comprehensive database of projects influenced through the professional network.
- Monitor projects from early concept/design stages through to procurement and completion.
- Prioritize projects based on commercial potential and probability of conversion.
- Provide regular updates on the project pipeline and conversion opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science or another relevant built-environment discipline.
- Professional qualifications or membership in a relevant industry body will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in Kenya’s architecture, construction, building materials, interior design, quantity surveying, project sales or business development environment.
- Proven experience working with architects, QSs, interior designers, developers, contractors or project consultants.
- Experience in building materials, tiles, ceramics, sanitaryware, surfaces, interiors or related products is highly desirable.
- Experience in project specification, project sales, business development or technical sales is strongly preferred.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Twyford Tile on www.linkedin.com to apply
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