Organization: Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Ref: MIUL/04/09/TE - C/SALES/2013
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Management
Reports to: Exports Manager
About Us:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.
Job Summary: The Trade Executive — Commodities will provide information to management related to business and expansion opportunities available around the world and implementing business strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In liaison with management, develop and implement strategies aimed at maximizing business investment opportunities for the company in other countries & its partners.
Establishing and developing a business plan for export which will create sustainable growth in global market.
Providing the latest information about foreign market performance where the company has interest in to enable management take informed decisions.
Providing statistics, forecasting and future projections concerning international trade and investments to clients.
The executive should be responsible for sending the latest developments on the local taxes in the countries where the company is exporting the products.
In liaison with the legal department, process the necessary business/legal/government documents allowing the company to conduct business in particular regions.
Safeguarding the company from any hidden clauses/ terms with foreign business partners by studying all relevant laws and contract details.
Explaining/ warning the company before setting sale contracts to foreign firms about special terms, laws governing such business in particular regions.
Arrange for shipping details such as export licenses, customer declaration etc
Creating and maintaining strong business networks by using business associations, chamber of commerce strategies and performing data management of networking functions.
Conducting export shipments from origin until final destination.
Execute complete export cycle.
Monitor Market analysis and Financial indicators for foreign markets.
Preparing and submitting a monthly report to management on new initiatives, seeking approvals before developing the concepts for implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Masters Degree in Business Administration (majoring in International Trade or any other related field):
Minimum of 4 years work experience in International Trade or any other related field.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.
NB: Only successful candidates w shortlisted and contacted not later than two (2) weeks after deadline.
Deadline: 30th September, 2013
