Marketing Jobs – Retail Sales Representative at Hima Cement

Organisation: Hima Cement
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
Reports to: Domestic
Sales Manager.
About Hima:
The cement
market in Uganda has 2 domestic manufacturers and three regional importers. %.
In 2012 Lafarge accounted for 40% of the Uganda Market, The jobholder is tasked
to drive the business to achieve 50% market share in 2013. This is the
strategic intent of the group for the year and going forward. The Eastern &
Northern Uganda market is in close proximity to the main Competitor Plant.
Job Summary:
The Hima Retail Sales Representative has an objective of achieving a 50% market
share for Hima in the Region. The jobholder is supported by two Retail Sales
Representatives. The jobholder spends 80% of his time in the field, gathering
intelligence, advising customers, supervising the Retail Representatives and
driving to achieve target.
The position
has a leadership role that requires regular monitoring and development of
staff. The applicant should possess a detailed understanding of the market,
including prices, margins, trading terms, route to market, value chain and also
market sizes.
Key Performance Indicators:
The Hima
Retail Sales Representative will:
  • Lead and manage the sales in Eastern &
    Northern Uganda to ensure the BU is able to meet its objectives in regards
    to market share and revenues.
  • The jobholder also liaises with customer
    service, logistics and other functions to ensure customers are satisfied.
  • The jobholder supervises one Retail
    Representative for Northern Uganda and one for Eastern Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should possess a good University
    Degree or equivalent
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of excel
    and Microsoft word.
  • Good Analytical skills (able to understand
    basic profit & loss calculations)
  • Experience managing and leading a team i.e.
    supervisory/ management skills
  • Customer service skills, putting the customer
    first.
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good knowledge 
    and understanding of business /trade environment
  • The ideal candidate will possess a valid
    driving permit with a minimum of three years’ driving experience
  • Good leadership skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise
  • Comfortable dealing with people and a good
    listener
  • Reliable, tolerant & determined
  • Possess the ability to work extended hours when
    required
  • Good verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on
the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses
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web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements

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