Products

ShopIT is looking for product agents people who can work on part-time basis. As a product agent, you will be required to research on new products in local and East Africa market. You will also work closely with products unit managers to generate strategies and solutions that drive the highest possible sales of our products. You must be goal-driven, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about providing quality products to the respective market.

The successful jobholder will be required to:

• Research on new viable products/brands in the market.
• Look for new suppliers/distributors of new and existing products.
• Consolidate collected products lists in Excel.
• Gather general Market Trend information

Job Skills

• Have excellent communication skills
• Ability to do research and data tabulation
• Be able to establish relationships with new distributors/suppliers.

Job Requirements

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Good researching skills and be Self-driven
• Possess Knowledge and skills on MS EXCEL and Google Sheets
• Knowledge of Current online  Market trends
• Skills and experience in ICT will be advantageous
• Passionate about technology
• KCSE mean grade of C+ or above

Applications must include the following:

• MBTI Personality (you can visit | http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp | answer the 72 Questions and click on ‘Score it’ to get your four letter MBTI Personality). Only the four letters are required.

Job Skills

• Must be confident.
• A good communicator both oral and written.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to do most field work.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent Knowledge of sporting equipment/products.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, Entrepreneurial and proven ability to deliver exceptional results.

Job Requirements

• Have at least a diploma in any field of study.
• At least a C (Plain) in KCSE.
• Advanced internet user.
• Experience in IT or electronics retail will be an added advantage.

Job Responsibilities

The role of the Products Associate includes but is not limited to:

• Development of new product units and enhancement of existing products.
• Handling relationships with new and current suppliers.
• Getting new products as soon as the suppliers have them.
• Ensure product population on the website and maintain accurate and complete product related information.
• Identify process improvements to achieve goals related to product marketing and customer service.
• Having an accurate knowledge of competition.
• Provide competitive analysis on various vendors’ market offerings; identify market trends, pricing or business model.
• Analyzing consumer buying behavior and predicting future trends.
• Getting the periodic computing, mobile networking and electronics products promotional material from the suppliers
• Work with Managers and marketing teams to ensure that products and services meet customers’ current and future needs.
• Responsible for pricing products in liaison with purchasing and finance.
• Negotiating costs and payment terms for the products.

Job Description

ShopIT is looking for product interns, who can work on full-time basis. As a product intern, you will be required to research on new products in both the local and East African market. You will closely work with the product associate, to bring on-board products that consequently grow the company’s sales. You must be goal-driven, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about providing quality products to the respective market.

The successful jobholder will be required to:

• Research on new viable products/brands in the market.
• Look for new suppliers/distributors of new and existing products.
• Consolidate collected products lists in Excel.
• Gather general Market Trend information

Job Skills

• Have excellent communication skills
• Ability to do research and data tabulation
• Be able to establish relationships with new distributors/suppliers.

Job Requirements

• KCSE mean grade of B or above.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Good researching skills and be Self-driven.
• Possess Knowledge and skills on MS EXCEL and Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of Current Market trends.
• Skills and experience in ICT will be advantageous.
• Passionate about technology.
• Willing to work on weekends.
• Atleast Two referees.

• Your Application Must Include: MBTI Personality (you can visit | http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp | answer the 72 Questions and ‘Score it’ to get your four letter MBTI Personality.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted