Voluntary Sales and Marketing Manager in Uganda
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, UGANDA ( voluntary, with allowances - perfect as a career break or for someone wishing to travel and work overseas )
Venture Uganda is a small, independent tour operator, based in Kampala, offering educational visits and special interest holidays to Uganda. We support various development and conservation initiatives and are keen to do more as our business grows.
Job description
We wish to recruit an experienced and commercially aware sales and marketing manager to take responsibility for our sales and marketing and help to grow the company. The candidate should be a good 'all-rounder', used to working in a small, private company and therefore prepared to undertake a wide variety of tasks. S/he should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of online and offline marketing, experience of developing and implementing marketing plans, excellent communication skills and the commitment to drive sales.
The position is based in Kampala, Uganda, starting as soon as possible, is for a minimum of three months (extendable by mutual agreement) .
Key responsibilities
Research & planning
Conduct market research Keep abreast of trends in the travel and higher education sectors Develop, implement and review marketing plans, trategies and campaigns including the collection and analysis of statistics. Manage the marketing budgetOnline marketing
Managing the company website, including all content (using Word Press CMS), SEO and liaison with external agencies such as the hosting company Manage email campaigns Social content production and conversation contribution Managing the company's online networking and advertisingOffline marketing
Procure all print and promotional materials, liaising with external designers/agencies where necessary Prepare press releases, newsletters and other public documents Manage all advertising including negotiating the best rates Arrange the company's representation at trade fairs and exhibitions Give presentations about the company and organise speaking engagements for company directors Drive traffic to the websiteSales
Develop new relationships with wholesalers and other companies Develop sales leads and deliver high conversion rates using strong negotiation skills.Other responsibilities
Handle marketing enquiries Solicit and use client feedback Input into company discussions especially concerning product development Liaise with internal departments and external agencies Source ethical suppliers where possible Supervise and support colleagues assisting with sales and marketing activities Occasional work outside KampalaQualifications
Chartered Institute of Marketing membership and/or qualification Degree in Marketing Driving licence an advantageSkills and experience
3 years experience in the European/US travel industry, preferably working in a small business Strong commercial skills Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English Computer skills: competent user of MS Office, knowledge of travel industry software, design packages such as AI or In-Design and email campaign software such as Mail Chimp, familiarity with a wide variety of social media including FB, Linked-In, Trip Advisor and Virtual Tourist. Good customer relations management Some experience of working in higher education an advantage An interest in cross-cultural workingPersonal characteristics
Professional, ethical approach to work Able to hit the ground running Self-motivated and results driven Attention to detail Flexible Friendly Organised Confident Calm Hardworking Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills Love of travel Interest in development work, social enterprise and wildlife/nature
How to apply
Please send a CV (including two referees), with a one-page letter explaining why this job appeals to you, why you believe you are a strong candidate and why you would wish to live and work in Uganda to . Please also state where you saw this job advertised.
Deadline for applications: 12 December 2011. Interviews will be held by Skype. We would like someone to start as soon as possible.
Informal enquiries and requests for an informal Skype chat are welcome at
All requirements are flexible for the right candidate.
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