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Job Title:     Sales Driver

Organization: Egg Production Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Uganda

About US:

Egg Production Uganda Ltd (EPL) is a start-up business in
the commercial egg production sector based in Kiteete village, Mityana
district, Central Uganda.  Starting with
a flock of 15,000 layers EPL plans to run a business that is socially,
environmentally and economically sustainable.

Job Summary:   The Sales
Driver will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project
motor vehicle and ensuring the safety and security of authorized passengers,
cargo, equipment and eggs on board as well as carry out sales of the eggs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Driver roles;

·       
Drive truck or other vehicle over established
routes or within an established territory and sell goods (eggs) and remove aged
merchandise.

·       
Maintain the assigned motor vehicle and its
accessories in a good working condition.

·       
Convey program equipment, materials staff,
visitors and any other authorized personnel on official duty in a safe and
secure manner.

·       
Run errands to collect and deliver mail,
parcels, etc. as may be assigned.

·       
Monitor the vehicle fuel gauge constantly and
reports any need for re-fuelling in good time.

·       
Make a daily record of trips in the vehicle log
book, particularly departure/arrival times and mileage readings, as well as
vehicle repairs/service and fuel and lubricants consumption, and reports the
due service mileage in good time.

·       
Verify repair/service done by a mechanic on return
of vehicle from the garage.

·       
Ensure the safety of the vehicle while on trips.

·       
Assist in loading/off-loading of the project
materials onto/from the assigned vehicle

·       
Complies strictly with the official Highway Code
and traffic rules and regulation while driving as well as the relevant EPL
policies and procedures.

·       
Promptly reports to the office and/or the police
all accidents and problems encountered while on duty.

·       
Ensure all vehicle doors and windows are
securely locked after working hours, prior to handing over the keys.

·       
Performs any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time by the General Manager

Sales roles;

·       
May also take orders and collect payments/ money
from customers and record transactions on customer receipts.

·       
Listen to and forward customers’ complaints
regarding products or services to management for resolving.

·       
Inform regular customers of new products or
services and price changes.

·       
Write and take customer orders and sales
contracts according to company guidelines.

·       
Call on prospective customers in order to
explain company services and to solicit new business.

·       
Record sales or delivery information on daily
sales or delivery record.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of
Education

·       
Three years’ experience in sales and motor
vehicle operations.

·       
Good communication skills, both written and
oral.

·       
The ideal candidate must have experience in
operating and maintaining of the company motor vehicle as wells as sales.

·       
Candidates with experience in sales and motor
vehicle driving for a layer farm will have an added advantage.

·       
Must hold a Valid Ugandan Driving License.

·       
Flexibility to work a non-traditional work
schedule based on seasonal and situation demands including extended hours and
workweek.

·       
Able to work with minimum supervision, proactive
and organized.

·       
Able to handle pressure and remain focused.

·       
High degree of discretion dealing with
confidential information and trustworthy.

How to Apply:

All candidates should email an updated CV and covering letter
(preferably in Word format please) to admin@eggproductionug.com.
Please also indicate the job you have applied for in the subject line of the
email in bold/capital letters.

Deadline: 7^th February 2020

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