JobAdder Business Development Manager Jobs in Uganda
Job Details
The successful candidate will report to the to the Commercial Manager – Southern and East Africa
The Successful Applicant
In order to be shortlisted for vacancy, the successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies, (but not limited to):-
B Com Degree in Logistics or Business Management
Post Graduate Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Transport Economics. MBA or master’s in supply chain / Transport Economics would be an advantage.
Must be a Ugandan citizen or have the legal right to work in Uganda.
10+ years experience with: Cross Border Logistics, Project Logistics and Heavy Lift, International Shipping, Customs Clearing, Supply chain Management and Commercial, sales and marketing.
5+ years in a senior management position, with experience coordinating and managing global logistics projects.
Ability to set and achieve annual revenue targets.
Strong business acumen
Ability to create and monitor effective business development strategies for the company
Able to deal effectively with customer demands from an operational perspective.
Relevant Marketing and service design knowledge
Strong overall personnel management, delegation, and training skills of the logistics team in Africa
Strong problem-solving ability and identification of departmental needs and potential threats
Able to travel extensively in Africa as and when required.
Ability to converse in basic Portuguese, Italian or French will be an advantage.
Contract Law or International Shipping and Logistics Legal experience
Must have own motor vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Job Description
The role responsibilities will include, (but not limited to):-
Logistics Opportunity Pipeline
Identifying suitable growth opportunities, in line with company strategy
Developing integrated logistics solutions for each opportunity in line with overall company service capability and footprint
Profitable growth
Management and execution of the Logistics Opportunity Pipeline
Development of Cross Border and Project Logistics business, integrating service offering
Building and maintaining strong and sustainable customer relationships to ensure exposure and increased sales
Operational Excellence
Proactively provide ongoing smart client research and industry-specific information
Monitoring the company’s operational performance against service level agreements
Administration
Financial Management and Administration of new business
Overseeing, maintaining, and improving processing systems and ensuring quality compliance to internal ISO systems
Ensuring processes and procedures comply with legislation, customer requirements, as well as operational demands
Effectively controlling and reporting on expenditure
Developing and providing annual budget recommendations for consolidation into overall East Africa business plan
How to Apply
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