Regional Sales Manager Job Opportunity – AFRIpads Ltd.
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Organisation: AFRIpads Ltd.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
AFRIpads Ltd. is a social business that specializes in the local manufacture and global supply of cost-effective, reusable sanitary pads. We provide women and girls with a sustainable solution for managing their periods with comfort and dignity. Made in Uganda – by women, for women, with love!
Job Summary: The Regional Business Development Manager will lead the company’s expansion into countries surrounding Uganda by conducting a market assessment, leading business development, and driving demand creation for the product (AFRIpads Menstrual Kits). The ideal candidate is a determined, self-motivated individual who is keen to gain hands-on experience in the emerging social enterprise sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create new opportunities for the sales of AFRIpads Menstrual Kits in Uganda and neighbouring countries (Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo) by identifying new partnerships with NGOs, UN Agencies,corporates and government bodies
- Assist the Uganda Sales Executive to create new business opportunities within Uganda (ex. Approaching corporates who will purchase the product via CSR campaigns)
- Create sales & marketing materials for both web-based and direct marketing to customers
- Keep an up-to-date database of all AFRIpads clients on Salesforce.com
- Effectively manage relationships with customers, partner and stakeholders
- Support customers with field visits to help inform on use and care of AFRIpads to product recipients, and conduct follow-up
- Attend conferences and trade shows to promote AFRIpads’ products and liaise with customers
- Keenly monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on related products in East Africa
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably have at least five years minimum work experience, ideally in business development, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, customer service, or a similar field
- Proven ability to strategize, organize, and deliver a customized, targeted sales pitch to a broad spectrum of potential customers, partners and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally and with sensitivity amongst culturally diverse staff and customers
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the NGO and relief sector in Africa
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent time management
- Mastery of English with excellent command of the language, both written and oral
- Complete familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Previous experience working with Salesforce CRM
- Flexibility with shifting priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) and to travel across Africa (min. 50% of the time)
- Show commitment to the company’s mission and objectives, with a keen sensitivity to empower and enable value-conscious consumers through social enterprise
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters (statement of interest), contact information, and names and contact details of three references to: info@afripads.com with the subject line: REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (AFRIpads)
Deadline: 1st July 2017
See List of Current Job Vacancies / Opportunities in Uganda