Distribution and Agent Coordinator Jobs – White Showmans Limited
Job Title: Distribution and Agent Coordinator
Organization: White Showmans Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda but flexible to move upcountry
About US:
White Showmans Limited has been in existence for over 30 years and their core business is trading with a chain of Shops in Uganda, Burundi, Congo and Kenya mainly dealing in Batteries, Home Appliances, LED Lighting, Personal care and White Goods products.
Job Summary: The Distribution and Agent Coordinator will oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. He/she will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods thus maximize revenue. The ideal candidate should have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
- As a key management team member, the Distribution Manager will also be required to implement the company’s strategic plan as well as contribute to and be involved in the evaluation and analysis of the business objectives.
- Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
- Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
- Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
- Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
- Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
- Responsible for the monitoring and management of stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs.
- The Distribution Manager is usually client facing and therefore excellent customer service skills are needed as well as the ability to source suppliers and negotiate rates that are favorable and in line with the company’s budget and targets.
- Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
- Update management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
- Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for Distribution and Agent Coordinator Position must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, majoring in Marketing, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a reputable organization.
- Strong Customer facing experience in modern trade environment and proven track record. People management capabilities is a must
- Possess a positive attitude, excellent communication, professionalism, high level of integrity and confidentiality, ability to work extra hours, self-driven, flexible, results focused, work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Word, Excel, Power-point, MS Project
- High cognitive ability.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates that meet the qualifications can send in their applications together with detailed resume to hr@veritas-holdings.com and please indicate “Application for Distribution and Agent Coordinator Position” in the subject line.
Deadline: 20th March 2018 by 5:00 pm
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