Vacancy title:
Marketing and Sales Director

Jobs at:
Q-Sourcing

Deadline of this Job:
31st September 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 27th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan.

JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for a talented and competent candidate to fill the vacant position of Marketing and Sales Director

Essential Duties;

•  Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services
  
•  Advises and approves sales/marketing operating budgets for a specified period for the different departments
  
•  Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.
  
•  Approves and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
  
•  Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to present standards and industry and economic trends.
  
•  Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
  
•  Oversees and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
  
•  Monitors competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
  
•  Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
  
•  Guides preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management.
  
•  Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
  
•  Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
  
•  Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.
  
•  Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
  
•  Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product.
  
•  Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
  
•  Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.
  
•  Analyses and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
  
•  Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.
  
•  Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
  
•  Reviews and analyses sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
  

Education and experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing or business administration or equivalent
  
•  10+ years of relevant experience with progressive management operations.
  
•  Master’s degree in sales, marketing or business administration added advantage
  
•  Evidence of ability to innovate and implement change successfully
  
•  Ability to prioritize high-value tasks and focus under pressure
  
•  Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  Abilities and skills
  
•  Able to be persuasive and procure buy-in from upper management
  
•  Solid computer skills and awareness of web-based marketing and social media
  
•  Outstanding organizational skills
  
•  Driven and committed to success while maintaining integrity