Job Title: Bidding, Tendering, and Merchandising Officer
Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.
Job Summary: Our client is a dynamic and innovative startup specializing in premium branding solutions, corporate gift items, and high-quality printing services. They are dedicated to helping businesses build their brand identity through creative and impactful products. Join our passionate team as we grow and make our mark in the industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to manage our bidding and tendering process while driving our merchandising efforts. This role is pivotal to our growth, requiring a unique blend of analytical prowess to navigate tender documents and a charismatic sales personality to build strong client relationships and present our product range effectively. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, self-driven, and impeccably
presentable.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Bidding and Tendering:
- Identify, track, and evaluate relevant tender opportunities from government entities, corporates, and NGOs.
- Manage the end-to-end tender process: from document acquisition and analysis to proposal writing, submission, and follow-up.
- Prepare compelling and compliant bid documents, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with the management and production teams to develop accurate costings and technical proposals.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of all bids, tenders, and outcomes for future reference and analysis.
Merchandising and Sales:
- Act as a brand ambassador, presenting the company’s portfolio of branding solutions, corporate gifts, and printing services to potential clients.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key decisionmakers in target organizations.
- Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions that effectively meet their branding objectives.
- Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and product demonstrations.
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and contribute to the company’s revenue goals.
Operational and Administrative:
- Maintain an organized system for tracking leads, opportunities, and client interactions using a CRM or similar tool.
- Provide timely reports on bidding activities, sales pipelines, and market feedback to management.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new product opportunities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Procurement, or a related field.
- Proven experience (2-3 years) in a similar role involving bidding, tendering, and sales, preferably in the printing, branding, advertising, or FMCG sector.
- A demonstrable track record of successfully won tenders and achieved sales targets.
Key Competencies and Personal Attributes
- Expertise in Tendering: Well-versed in the entire tender process, from search to submission.
- Charismatic Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and persuade clients.
- Presentable: Professional appearance and demeanour, suitable for client-facing interactions.
- Self-Driven & Proactive: A go-getter with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Highly Organized: Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Quick Learner: Ability to rapidly understand our product range and the nuances of the branding industry.
- Team Player: Collaborative spirit, able to work effectively with internal teams to develop winning proposals
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 22nd September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24