General Manager – Kampala – BRAC

Major Responsibilities:
Manage, develop and expand portfolios of BRAC Uganda social enterprises (current portfolio includes seed production centre and tissue culture lab);
Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering engagements that exceed expectations, demonstrating a strong ROI and leveraging thought leadership;
Identify opportunities to expand and deepen client relationships, increase revenue, and ensure client retention;
Plan and implement the yearly strategic, operational and people objectives in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization;
Define and deliver on value propositions for new and existing clients;
Lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews and client planning;
Recruit qualified staff to grow and expand the enterprise;
Lead, manage and mentor a team of talented marketing professionals;
Generate strategic marketing program ideas, marketing plans, and oversee the implementation of marketing initiatives;
Liaise with all levels of intra manager, related government officials, all stakeholders to ensure all activities in effective and efficient way;
Creating promotional material, particularly for the seed enterprise;
Conduct research and closely monitor intelligence about clients, client industries and/or markets and competitors, upcoming contracts and procurement;
Work closely with research organisations for improved seed production;
Explore new collaboration opportunities with international research institutes who have research expertise as well as a global marketing network;
Serve as the highest escalation point on major account roadblocks or risk factors and work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly.
Learning and knowledge management on best practices to achieve the overall as well as the specific goal.

Person Specifications:
Excellent organizational skills – must be able to manage multiple, competing priorities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Exceptional communication skills – create open and ongoing dialogue with clients and internal team members; extensive presentation experience a must
Business strategy, communication, presentation and networking skills sufficient for C-level client contact and relationships
Proficient user of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and general computer and web technologies

Educational Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing or similar field is required. MBA/M.S in Agriculture Economics (Marketing) shall be preferable

Experience Requirements:
8 years of senior-level experience in consulting, marketing services and/or corporate marketing
Proven track record of driving sales and building client relationships
Strong management experience providing guidance to a diverse, multicultural team and ability to manage at all levels of an organization
Corporate and/or agency-side marketing experience with an emphasis on seed marketing demand generation and marketing strategy will be given preference
Employment type: Contractual

Job Location: Country Office, Uganda

HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates need to apply online through careers.brac.net or email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 27/16 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: July 13, 2016