Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager
Organisation: BRAC
International
International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: General Manager
About US:
BRAC International is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental
Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia
on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The
organization implements integrated development approach combining Education,
Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia
on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The
organization implements integrated development approach combining Education,
Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
About BRAC Uganda Social
Business Enterprise Program:
Business Enterprise Program:
BRAC social enterprises provide value chain linkages, support employment
for poor communities and generate profits which contribute to our development
programmes. In Uganda the social enterprise was started by establishing an
in-house seed production and processing center at Nakaseke.
for poor communities and generate profits which contribute to our development
programmes. In Uganda the social enterprise was started by establishing an
in-house seed production and processing center at Nakaseke.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will develop, refine and
implement strategic sales & marketing plans to achieve enterprise
objectives and optimize business growth opportunities - Develop product positioning, packing,
credit scheme and price strategy to grow market share - Direct sales forecasting, set performance
goals, develop market channels and coordinate sales distribution. - Optimize and standardize sales and
marketing processes both in the office & in the field. - Ensure effective control of sales &
marketing results and implement effective corrective measures as may be
required - The jobholder will also plan and oversee
advertising and promotion activities while maintaining sales and marketing
metrics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis - Establish an assessable reporting system
for sales and marketing - Keenly monitor competitor products, sales
& marketing activities to understand the macro market situation and
guide appropriate interventions - Build and maintain relationships with
industry influences and key strategic partners - Oversee sales and marketing team training
& development, retention and general performance management.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in marketing. A Masters in Business - Administration with bias in Marketing is
added advantage. - At least five years’ experience in
managing large & geographically spread sales & marketing teams.
FMCG Sales and Marketing experience is highly preferred. - Solid background in developing &
managing sales in a dynamic business environment. - Demonstrated previous success in setting
and achieving stretch sales target - Excellent communication skills to
persuade, motivate & negotiate effective business partnerships &
relationships - Demonstrated ability to supervise,
motivate, inspire and establish trust among team members - Excellent organizational, coordination
& networking skills - Highly pro-active issues management skills
and decision making ability - Willingness to travel frequently,
Proficiency in local languages is a plus
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
application letters, updated CVs and academic documents (with transcript) via
email to [email protected] with the position title as subject header
addressed to;
application letters, updated CVs and academic documents (with transcript) via
email to [email protected] with the position title as subject header
addressed to;
The HR Manager,
BRAC Uganda,
P.O. Box 31817, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 28th May 2017
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