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Job Title:                                     Regional Exports Manager

Manager Region:                        COMESA and Beyond:

Operations Job Status:               Full Time/ Exempt.

About Okapi Trading Company:

Okapi Trading Limited is a trading company incorporated in Uganda in 2004. The company imports and distributes products including  Baharat Salt, Kyoga, Chiluma, fat oils for biscuits manufacture and general merchandize in Uganda.

As a fast expanding agency, we are urgently looking for someone with at least five years’ experience in managing commercial aspects of a specialized trading company- who is hardworking, organized, creative and passionate about maximizing profits for the company to take up a position of Regional Exports manager in charge of new markets establishments in COMESA Regional markets and beyond.

A qualifying candidate will serve as intermediary between foreign buyers and our company and will be tasked to find buyers internationally for our products.

Duties

As a middleman, he/she will plan and coordinate the international shipment of goods. During the course of the day, he/she may negotiate with a variety of people, such as shippers, agents and vendors, and are expected to have excellent customer service skills in dealing with customers. The manager will also often be responsible for personnel management, which often includes the hiring, training and supervision of staff.

For the accounting function, export manager may keep track of invoices and prepare reports to expedite the billing process. He/she may also have to ensure that shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry.

Requirements

A qualifying candidate must have a Degree in Marketing, (International) Business, and Finance or any other related field but   a master’s degree in business administration or related fields and Training in sales management or marketing is an added advantage. The applicant should also have excellent customer service skills and knowledge of export laws and regulations. The ability to communicate in a foreign language relevant to a company's targeted markets may be helpful but not a limitation. A candidate should have ability to easily comprehend and organise shipment process, have knowledge about budget management, international trade and taxations.

Certification Requirements:

A qualifying candidate should have Professional certification from a recognized institute, preferably The International Import-Export Institute (IIEI) or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)

Specific Responsibilities

• Consultation of the clients regarding insurances, duties and taxes
• Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations
• Search for possibilities to reduce taxes
• Maintenance of customer relations and participation in the organization's sales activities
• Assessment of new marketing and sales opportunities as well as presentation of those estimations to the respective managements
• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports

 

Remuneration:  A very attractive salary and additional benefits.

Please, send your Resume to the Human Resource at Okapi Trading Company not later than 20^th November 2020 at 12:00 Noon.

Okapi Trading Ltd

P.O. Box 30961 – 80100, Kampala, Uganda.

Tel: +256(0)754121121, +256(0)716 121121

Email: info@okapitrading.com

 

 

 

Career Opportunity.

Exciting Job Announcement

Job Title:                                      Market Development Manager

Manager Region:                        COMESA and Beyond:

Operations Job Status:              Full Time/ Exempt.

About Okapi Trading Company:

Okapi Trading Limited is a trading company incorporated in Uganda in 2004. The company imports and distributes products including Baharat Salt, Kyoga, Chiluma, fat oils for biscuits manufacture and general merchandize in Uganda.
 Since its incorporation, the company has had a solid reputation in the markets it serves.  During the last 5 years, sales have increased by 50%.  OKAPI Trading Ltd is seeking continued profitable growth and expansion.  The company seeks to achieve these objectives through innovation, advanced quality management system, rapid response to changing customer needs, and ongoing development and reward to all associates.

As a fast expanding agency, we are urgently looking for a Markets Development Manager in charge of the New COMESA Regional markets including Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Malawi, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo and other International markets.

A suitable candidate will be able to work in a high pressure high-turnover environment, have excellent skills, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work a flexible schedule including days, evening, weekends and holidays.

Job Specifics:

The Market Development Manager will play a key role in the future direction of the Company and development of strategies. These strategies will support:

1)      Continued profitable growth,

2)       Diversification outside of the current concentration in the product and,

3)       Expansion of core competencies.  Key to this individual’s success is interaction with Market Segment Managers, Inside Sales Associates, Purchasing Associates, and outside customers and prospects.  The specific responsibilities include:

• Refinement and implementation of a new business plan for best fit market segments outside of supply segments
• Identification of best prospects in targeted segments
• Sales and gross margin profitability for selected assigned accounts. Must have ability to discern key direct & indirect cost drivers on new business and impact on business profitability.
• Participate in process to provide best-fit alternative options to expand current core competencies. This will include the generation of intelligence derived by gathering and analyzing information by attending seminars, tradeshows, undertaking web research, compiling sales and customer input.

Experience:                                                                                                      

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in position with similar responsibilities and in a related technical field
• Experience in development, implementation, successful execution of plans to generate new business in targeted market segments and prospects
• Experience in selling to large chain markets
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired:

• Hands on experience with electronic business data base and reporting systems

Personal Characteristics:

• A pragmatic, energetic, self-starting and highly motivated achiever
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly ethical in their interactions
• Ability to discern key customer objections & intentions and, corresponding development of strategies to achieve business closure
• Ability to persevere when faced with obstacles
• Able to build and cultivate superior relationships with internal and external contacts
• Detail oriented, organized and self-assured
• Strong aptitude for visualizing and conceptualizing future market, prospect, and account needs and trends
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to set and meet deadlines

Education:

Required:

• Minimum 3 year degree in a technical or business field

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
• Proven sales experience in a related product or service

Compensation:

Total compensation, including base salary & incentive bonus will be based on the individual’s experience and ability to achieve results. 

Please, send your Resume to the Human Resource at Okapi Trading Company not later than 20^th November 2020 at 12:00 Noon.

Okapi Trading Ltd

P.O.Box 30961 – 80100, Kampala, Uganda.

Tel: +256(0)754121121, +256(0)716 121121

Email: info@okapitrading.com

 

Expatriate Job Opportunity.

Exciting Job Announcement Job Title: Market Development Manager Manager Region: COMESA and Beyond: Operations Job Status: Full Time/ Exempt. About Okapi Trading Company: Okapi Trading Limited is a trading company incorporated in Uganda in 2004. The company imports and distributes products including Baharat Salt, Kyoga, Chiluma, fat oils for biscuits manufacture and general merchandize in Uganda. Since its incorporation, the company has had a solid reputation in the markets it serves. During the last 5 years, sales have increased by 50%. OKAPI Trading Ltd is seeking continued profitable growth and expansion. The company seeks to achieve these objectives through innovation, advanced quality management system, rapid response to changing customer needs, and ongoing development and reward to all associates. As a fast expanding agency, we are urgently looking for a Markets Development Manager in charge of the New COMESA Regional markets including Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Malawi, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo and other International markets. A suitable candidate will be able to work in a high pressure high-turnover environment, have excellent skills, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work a flexible schedule including days, evening, weekends and holidays. Job Specifics: The Market Development Manager will play a key role in the future direction of the Company and development of strategies. These strategies will support: 1) Continued profitable growth, 2) Diversification outside of the current concentration in the product and, 3) Expansion of core competencies. Key to this individual’s success is interaction with Market Segment Managers, Inside Sales Associates, Purchasing Associates, and outside customers and prospects. The specific responsibilities include: • Refinement and implementation of a new business plan for best fit market segments outside of supply segments • Identification of best prospects in targeted segments • Sales and gross margin profitability for selected assigned accounts. Must have ability to discern key direct & indirect cost drivers on new business and impact on business profitability. • Participate in process to provide best-fit alternative options to expand current core competencies. This will include the generation of intelligence derived by gathering and analyzing information by attending seminars, tradeshows, undertaking web research, compiling sales and customer input. Experience: Required: • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in position with similar responsibilities and in a related technical field • Experience in development, implementation, successful execution of plans to generate new business in targeted market segments and prospects • Experience in selling to large chain markets • Good proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel • Excellent written and oral communication skills Desired: • Hands on experience with electronic business data base and reporting systems Personal Characteristics: • A pragmatic, energetic, self-starting and highly motivated achiever • Excellent interpersonal skills, highly ethical in their interactions • Ability to discern key customer objections & intentions and, corresponding development of strategies to achieve business closure • Ability to persevere when faced with obstacles • Able to build and cultivate superior relationships with internal and external contacts • Detail oriented, organized and self-assured • Strong aptitude for visualizing and conceptualizing future market, prospect, and account needs and trends • Strong listening skills • Ability to think creatively • Ability to set and meet deadlines Education: Required: • Minimum 3 year degree in a technical or business field Desired: • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field • Proven sales experience in a related product or service Compensation: Total compensation, including base salary & incentive bonus will be based on the individual’s experience and ability to achieve results. Please, send your Resume to the Human Resource at Okapi Trading Company not later than 20th November 2020 at 12:00 Noon. Okapi Trading Ltd P.O.Box 30961 – 80100, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256(0)754121121, +256(0)716 121121 Email: info@okapitrading.com

Expatriate Job Opportunity

 

Exciting Job Announcement

Job Title:                                      Market Development Manager

Manager Region:                        COMESA and Beyond:

Operations Job Status:              Full Time/ Exempt.

About Okapi Trading Company:

Okapi Trading Limited is a trading company incorporated in Uganda in 2004. The company imports and distributes products including Baharat Salt, Kyoga, Chiluma, fat oils for biscuits manufacture and general merchandize in Uganda.
 Since its incorporation, the company has had a solid reputation in the markets it serves.  During the last 5 years, sales have increased by 50%.  OKAPI Trading Ltd is seeking continued profitable growth and expansion.  The company seeks to achieve these objectives through innovation, advanced quality management system, rapid response to changing customer needs, and ongoing development and reward to all associates.

As a fast expanding agency, we are urgently looking for a Markets Development Manager in charge of the New COMESA Regional markets including Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Malawi, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo and other International markets.

A suitable candidate will be able to work in a high pressure high-turnover environment, have excellent skills, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work a flexible schedule including days, evening, weekends and holidays.

Job Specifics:

The Market Development Manager will play a key role in the future direction of the Company and development of strategies. These strategies will support:

1)      Continued profitable growth,

2)       Diversification outside of the current concentration in the product and,

3)       Expansion of core competencies.  Key to this individual’s success is interaction with Market Segment Managers, Inside Sales Associates, Purchasing Associates, and outside customers and prospects.  The specific responsibilities include:

• Refinement and implementation of a new business plan for best fit market segments outside of supply segments
• Identification of best prospects in targeted segments
• Sales and gross margin profitability for selected assigned accounts. Must have ability to discern key direct & indirect cost drivers on new business and impact on business profitability.
• Participate in process to provide best-fit alternative options to expand current core competencies. This will include the generation of intelligence derived by gathering and analyzing information by attending seminars, tradeshows, undertaking web research, compiling sales and customer input.

Experience:                                                                                                      

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in position with similar responsibilities and in a related technical field
• Experience in development, implementation, successful execution of plans to generate new business in targeted market segments and prospects
• Experience in selling to large chain markets
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired:

• Hands on experience with electronic business data base and reporting systems

Personal Characteristics:

• A pragmatic, energetic, self-starting and highly motivated achiever
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly ethical in their interactions
• Ability to discern key customer objections & intentions and, corresponding development of strategies to achieve business closure
• Ability to persevere when faced with obstacles
• Able to build and cultivate superior relationships with internal and external contacts
• Detail oriented, organized and self-assured
• Strong aptitude for visualizing and conceptualizing future market, prospect, and account needs and trends
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to set and meet deadlines

Education:

Required:

• Minimum 3 year degree in a technical or business field

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
• Proven sales experience in a related product or service

Compensation:

Total compensation, including base salary & incentive bonus will be based on the individual’s experience and ability to achieve results. 

Please, send your Resume to the Human Resource at Okapi Trading Company not later than 20^th November 2020 at 12:00 Noon.

Okapi Trading Ltd

P.O.Box 30961 – 80100, Kampala, Uganda.

Tel: +256(0)754121121, +256(0)716 121121

Email: info@okapitrading.com