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Job Title:  Business Development Officer – Film Business

Organisation: Wetu Talent Trove

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Wetu Talent Trove is a leading recruitment company dedicated to empowering organizations in Uganda by addressing their HR challenges with clarity and precision. Our mission is to enable impactful outcomes through innovative HR practices, ensuring our clients find the right talent to drive their success. We envision a world where organizations thrive through strategic HR approaches, fostering sustainable growth and a culture of continuous learning. When you apply for a position through Wetu, you’re connecting with a company committed to excellence and transformative growth on behalf of our esteemed clients.

Job Summary:   On behalf of our client in the filmmaking and media industry, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Business Development Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Our client, Aretee Studios, is seeking a dynamic Business Development Officer to identify and pursue new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented individual with a proven track record in sales and relationship building. The Business Development Officer will work closely with the Founder in order to build and grow the portfolio of the company, and support execution of the business strategy in the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify potential clients.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations and pitches.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.
• Create performance reports to present to management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills..
• Ability to manage several projects at a time, taking into consideration priorities and constraints.
• Proficient in CRM and sales software, Microsoft and Google suites, and strong appeal for working with new technologies.

Skills to be successful in this job

• Empathy: You naturally connect to any type of people, making communication very easy.
• Negotiation: You know how to influence and convince others, maintaining complete integrity.
• Ambition: You have a burning desire to succeed and achieve your goals.
• Perseverance: You can overcome objections intelligently.
• Discipline: You can effectively manage your priorities and your time.
• Team spirit: You know how to stimulate enthusiasm and creativity around you.

Compensation will be commission-based with a modest transport and airtime allowance.

How to Apply:

To apply, send us an email with your CV and cover letter to wetutalenttrove@gmail.com

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