Organisation: RTS Global Partners
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About RTS:
RTS Global Partners is the first company of its type in Africa & Middle East to provide superior executive advisory, management consulting, talent scouting, succession planning and strategic recruitment outsourcing solutions to predominately family-based business groups and conglomerates.
Job Summary: In 2014, RTS will see an expansion drive. The Apex Steel Branch in Uganda will act as a Steel, General Building Materials Import Trader and Manufacturer. The Sales and Relationship Manager involves developing new business opportunities, maintaining long standing relationship and maintaining a pulse on market trends in this fast evolving market.
Key Duties
1. Sales:
Meet and exceed sales targets for the branch and respective categories
Drive & motivate the commercial team to meet individual targets
Leverage growth opportunities & have a real-time track of competition
Maintain contact and soft relationships with customers and suppliers
Direct and coordinate counter and external sales efforts.
Assist in account development and new market opportunities.
Build a network of key players/developers/contractors within the local market.
2. Branch Involvement:
Work with the team to promote ‘Brand Apex’ in Uganda.
Manage resources and lead by example.
Work with staff; mentor; coach and develop resources for successful execution of branch objectives aligned to the overall organizational goal.
Manage inventory levels in liaison with the supply chain team and based on customer requirements; market forecasts and established min/max levels.
Strong background in construction or building materials or import/trade industries within Uganda.
Qualifications,
The applicant should possess skills and experience in Sales, Business Development, Product Development
Experience in either Steel, Metals, Construction, Plastics, Hardware, Power Tools and Heavy Plant Industries.
The person needs to possess strong leadership qualities and a solid sales acumen.
Skills and Experience:
Being customer centric and people oriented.
A motivated mentor - track record of up skilling staff, empowering and motivating.
Experience of range selling.
Would enjoy getting to know the local network.
We prefer candidates currently Living in Uganda, or with past experience.
How to Apply:
Please apply by sending your Email applications to: sam@rtsgp.com with an updated CV and Introduction. We would like to interview in January/February.
