Marketing & Sales Manager

at Organic Liquid fertilizer Producing PLC
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date Posted March 21, 2020
Category Business Administration
Sales and Marketing
Job Type Full-time
Currency ETB

Description

Organic Liquid producing PLC is a private Company established in Ethiopia. The Company is producing and distributing organic liquid fertilizer for commercial farms and small holder farmers to improve soil fertility and increase crop productivity.

The company is looking for a reliable Marketing and Business development manager who is generally responsible to build an enthusiastic team of sales professionals that assure satisfactory service delivery to the company’s customers. Develop marketing strategies that turns in to sales opportunities to sustainable company’s revenue increment; develop business strategies that align with the ever changing agribusiness sector of Ethiopia.  Define, direct and deploy a multi-faceted Marketing Communications Plan that includes print ads, social media, website, banner ads, webinars, telesales, etc.

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Monitor and analyze market trends and competitor messaging Initiate various programs to incentivize and motivate agents working in the distributions of organic fertilizers
  • Maintain good relations with existing small holder  farmers ; commercial and individual farm based in different parts of the country
  • Coordinate and participate in promotional activities, working to describe  the product offering for all outbound events - facing potential investors, employees, and clients
  • Profitably manage the market opportunities  through mix management, budget control, and maximizing operational efficiencies
  • Develops, implements and updates annually a business plan to maximize the company's position, as well as participates in the formulation and development of department’s strategic plan and objectives.
  • Developing growth strategies and plans
  •  Increasing client base  to Manage and retaining relationships with existing clients
  • Working to maximize  an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
  • Writing business proposals to guarantee fund and donation for  market maximization local or international market opportunities
  •  Develop marketing systems which  help  to establish win- win opportunity and benefits negotiating with stakeholders
  •  Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs giving consideration to all geographical  coverage of the country
  • Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
  • Following industry’s  market trends locally and international
  •  Drafting and reviewing sale contracts
  •  Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

Job Requirements

Qualification, Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field required; MBA strongly preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing – with hands-on experience creating and driving strategy

Desired

  • Agribusiness/horticulture experience is highly preferred
  •  Demonstrated ability to generate and nurture significant numbers of customers leads in a highly competitive market place

Required candidate would:

  • Have good team work spirit.
  • Be able to work with high efficiency under pressure.
  • Be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent English communication in both written and verbal forms
  •  Ability to make decisions quickly that drive company goals and objectives
  • High-level communication skills
  • Proven ability to negotiate  and Conflict resolution
  •  Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy

Applying Instructions

Competent Applicants can submit their CV in person to Address:  22 , Nazreth Building, 4th Floor near Golagule Building -Tel:+251-11-6-187421 attach their CV to organicliquid@yahoo.com

Please mention the position title at the subject of your email.

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