OUR CLIENT:
A FMCG start-up in the bottled and drinking-water segment
in Tanzania.  
JOB TITLE: 
Sales & Marketing Manager 
OVERSEEING:  
Sales & Marketing Team 

REPORTING TO:
CEO

JOB PURPOSE:
The Sales and Marketing Manager role is manage and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We are seeking a talented individual with experience in retail / wholesale sales and marketing, or with transferrable experience from another industry.

JOB LOCATION:
Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania 

RESPONSIBILITES

       Drive sales and marketing of products to retail and wholesale segment. 
       Hands-on, day-to-day management of the sales and marketing team. Set targets, delegate work, motivate and coach team members. 
       Generate leads. 
       Manage and execute sales transactions. 
       Design and execute innovative sales drives and shape products to appeal to the market and perform ahead of the competition. 
       Provide support to the Marketing & Distribution functions in efforts of PR, CSR and Marketing budget. •           Regularly analyze competitor offerings and trends. 
       Provide effective and timely reporting on progress and make actionable recommendations. 
       Develop sales and marketing strategy in collaboration with the CEO. 
       Plan, execute and expand company’s sales, marketing and distribution functions and meet sales objectives
       Identify and launch new initiatives including the execution of a growth strategy to increase company’s impact in the market
       Be aware of the changing market conditions, understand the threats and opportunities and lead the company to adapt and respond accordingly.
       Build company’s brand and create awareness.
       Set weekly, monthly and yearly deliverables against business objectives and report regularly on progress.
       Manage customer database, ensuring follow-up and effective product penetration
       Ensure professional service cycle from order placement, delivery, to timely payment collection.
       Manage and co-ordinate customer pricing deals, promotions and discounts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
       Minimum 5 years of sales experience; specifically at the middle level.
       Must know and understand advanced features of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
       Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task. 
       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and high level of customer service skills. 
       Able to work in a highly-independent environment with strict deadlines and performance metrics. 
       Experience managing outside agencies and vendors.
       Excellent sales and marketing track record. 
       Strong people management and leadership skills. 
       Transaction execution experience. 
       Exceptional written and oral communication skills.             Good analytical skills. 


TERMS:

       Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
       Employment available under a two years’ contract renewable on merit


APPLICATION:

Send your CV (in Word format) titled with your Name via email with the Subject Line as “Sales & Marketing Manager” to jobs@genesisconsult.net not later than 4 April 2016. No phone calls please. 
In your application, please specify:
i.          Current Gross Salary with Benefits (if any); and
ii.         Expected Gross Salary