JOB TITLE: MARKETING ASSISTANT – CONTRACTOR
The position holder will be responsible for recruiting of new Members, aggressively approaching
potential customers with the aim of winning new business and cross-selling to existing customers.
He / She shall be responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing initiatives to
realize set targets in membership growth, maximizing sales profitability, selling of the Sacco’s
products and/or related services and activating dormant accounts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Recruiting new members and following up to ensure they don’t fall into dormancy both
individual and corporates.
• Cross selling of Sacco products as per the set targets.
• Support customer service and work closely with other departments on the execution of
service delivery.
• Responsible for finding new leads, setting meetings, following up on presentations made
and closing sales deals.
• Build relationships with existing referral sources and cultivate new referral sources both
internally and externally.
• Work closely with the marketing team in arranging for events/promotions for new
acquisition of customers.
• Attend relevant Sacco exhibitions and meetings to recruit members.
• Regularly provide feedback to the management on the acceptance of the products in
the market and suggest changes that could provide energy to the sales efforts.
• Assist in improving the visibility and brand image of the company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree/Diploma in Sales & Marketing, Co-operative Management, or a business-related
course from a recognized institution.
• Customer Care training is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a busy marketing environment
• Prior experience working in the cooperative movement will be an added advantage.
KEY COMPETENCES:
• Passionate customer advocacy.
• Deep understanding of changing market dynamics.
• Motivation for sales.
• Ability to uphold professionalism.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Superb analytical skills.
The terms of employment will be on a 1-year fixed term contract on commission based.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to send their detailed CV
including 3 referees to [email protected] by 18th October 2024, use the job
title as the email subject. You are also required to fill and submit the attached google
form https://rb.gy/o59bjs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
