Overview

Marketing and Business Development Manager Upcoming Dalry Processing Plant, Tanzania

For an upcoming Dairy Processing Plant (DPP) in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, there is a need for a Marketing & Business Development Manager. S/he will be responsible for the development of the DPP consumer brand portfolio in the Tanzanian market and achievement of sales and distribution targets.

Key responsibilities include:

i. Setting business and strategy development: that will establish DPP's market size and target customer, and lead new product market introductions and growth.

ii. Lead product development, market launches and expansion for all company products

iii. Business Growth management (ensure the achievement of sales and revenue targets)

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or other related fields, with MBA, preferred
• Minimum 10 years' marketing management experience in an FMCG industry, with at least 5 years' experience in the fluid/liquid dairy or any other beverage industry
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong brand management and new product development proven experience
• Knowledge of customer service, sales principles and concepts, and key-customer relationships in the Tanzania.
• Ability to create reports and metrics to track results and prepare and deliver executive presentations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans
• Ability to lead, motivate, and work with cross-functional teams
• Results oriented and KPI driven.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and word.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Ability to travel up to 50%

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should email their applications electronically through the email address: dppjobs2018@gmail.com with the position's title as the subject line of the email not later than December 15, 2018.

Please attach your cover letter and CV/Resume (as one document - labeled with your First Name and Last Name; and indicating your current and expected salary, and names and contacts of two referees one of whom should be the previous supervisor).

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.