National Commercial Sales Manager job at Grainpulse Ltd
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jun-22
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: National Commercial Sales Manager [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Sales & Retail ] Jobs at: Grainpulse Ltd Deadline of this Job: Friday, June 28 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Friday, June 21 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Grainpulse Ltd Grainpulse Ltd jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: JOB SUMMARY The National Commercial Sales Manager: Agro-input products is responsible for planning, implementing, and tracking sales, marketing, distribution, and product development programs, both short and long-term, targeted toward existing and new commercial farmers, projects and relevant key accounts for agro-input products. Grow and drive introduction of new products for the segment e.g organic/organo-mineral, inorganic fertilizer solutions, water soluble and chemicals. The National Commercial Sales Manager drives the necessary measures to reach projected volumes and gross profit margins for the commercial segment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Developing and implementing strategic sales, marketing, and distribution plans and forecasts for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts. • Developing and implementation of the sales, distribution and marketing budgets and plans • Preparing regular sales reports showing, e.g. sales volumes, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion • Representing the company at trade association meetings to promote product Developing and driving product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy • Take lead in the product development programs for agro-input products for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts • Establishing and maintaining a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, events, etc. • Aligning all activities to achieve high market share and gross profit Identifying Business Development opportunities • Develop and implement a growth strategy for agro-input products for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts • Developing, aligning and sustaining partnerships that reinforce synergies in the Grainpulse ecosystem Engaging in any other project or activity as required from time to time • Engaging in company projects as determined by the management team • Performing any other duties as assigned by the Head of Commercial from time to time QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE • The ideal candidate must preferably have a University Degree in Agriculture with a bias in Soil and crop nutrition, Marketing, sales, or the equivalent training is very important. He or she must possess preferably, a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience and a solid track record in sales, marketing, and/or distribution. Work experience in sales, marketing, and/or distribution of agro-inputs, especially fertilizer, is an added advantage. • The ideal candidate must have a strong sales, marketing and/or distribution background, possess a strong command of the English language and, knowledge of Ugandan local languages is an added advantage. Good knowledge of organic/organomineral and inorganic fertilizer solutions is an added advantage. • In addition, the ideal candidate must be able to develop quantitative reports and possess an advanced level of MS Office. • Furthermore, the ideal candidate must possess strong business acumen, be decisive, be a strategic thinker, and be results-driven. He or she must also be able to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks. The candidate must also be a team player, customer-centric, possess leadership, good communication and presentation, and strong problem-solving skills. • This job involves extensive field visits.
Job Experience: No Requirements Work Hours: 8
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their Job Applications (addressed to the Human Resource Manager), attached with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (the originals are to be presented at the interview), and copies of stamped salary pay slips for March, April, and May 2024 to Recruitment grainpulse.co.ug by close of business on Friday, 28th June 2024. Women with the required qualifications, work experience, knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Presenting false information/documents will lead to criminal prosecution.
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