#JobOpportunity: Marketing & Sales Manager, Uganda at SolarNow BV - Fowode Ugandaob Description: The Marketing & Sales (M&S) Manager is responsible for improving the M&S strategy, for achieving sales targets while maintaining high quality levels, client satisfaction and on time payment. Based in Kampala, the M&S Manager oversees a team of 3-5 Regional Managers who each manage 10-15 franchises. Ideally, the M&S Manager grows into the role of General Manager Uganda within 12 months. The M&S Manager reports directly to the MD. Remuneration includes flexible performance based incentives. Desired Skills & Experience The ideal candidate should fit the following criteria: Self confident, mature personality with excellent communication skills Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented and no-nonsense doer At least 8 years successful experience in M&S, of which 3 years in a managerial role At least 2 years sales experience in an emerging market environment University or higher education Company Description: SolarNow’s primary activity is to sell and distribute high-quality modular solar photovoltaic home systems in combination with an end-user credit facility. Operations started mid 2011 in Uganda and SolarNow has since sold over 2,500 solar systems through a network of 30 franchises. Large scale sourcing is delivering significant ongoing cost reductions. In house systems support a highly efficient and data rich back office operation. There are significant opportunities to expand the distribution network while increasing franchise productivity. Quality of installations and after sales is crucial to ensure referral sales and enforce punctual repayment. The company expects to reach institutional break-even by Q3-2013. Operations may be replicated in other East African markets in 2014 and beyond. Follow the link (linkedin/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=6093003&trk=rj_em&fromEmail=&ut=3PoozE8F-AcBQ1) to apply.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 09:15:11 +0000
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