Job Summary:
The prospective candidate for this position will be responsible for selling radio airtime. He/she will pitch ideas to new clients, prepare proposals that include a variety of radio products, inform clients of the costs of products and prepare contracts for purchase of radio airtime to clients.
Specific Job Roles
Programming
• Develop new marketable products and improve marketability and profitability of current products by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities and improving product packaging
• Visit prospective clients to interest them in the business products and lobby for business
• Develop, update and maintain a directory of business contacts
• Develop business proposals and establish strategic business relations
• Follow-up implementation of signed business contracts
• Follow-up payments from clients/ debtors and ensure a healthy positive cash-flow Networking and customer relations
• Represent and publicize KRC- FM in various engagements and fora organized by KRC- FM, CSOs and Government
Planning and reporting
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis of the market and revenue from all corporate and local clientele
• Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly plans on sales and marketing
• Any other task (s) assigned by the immediate supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Corporate Marketing or related field.
• The applicant should exhibit practical 2-3 years-experience in a similar or related field.
• Having related training is marketing and business administration is an added advantage.
Essential skills
• Good communication skills,
• Ability to multitask
• Self-motivated and self-driven
• Time management and ability to meet sales targets
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of media production and communication
• Ability to work well with others (Team work)
• Ability to sell products and services
• Good computer skills
Job application procedure
Applications from interested and qualified candidates should be submitted to the Human Resource Manager, Kabarcie Research 8 Resource Centre-Uganda plot 28, Mugurusi Road. P.O Box 782, Fort-Portal- Uganda.
Requirements
• A complete and signed application letter
• A curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Copies of academic Transcripts. Copies of National ID
• Names, contact numbers and addresses of three (3) professional references
Closing Date: Thursday 16* November 2023 at 5:00pm either by hand delivery OR Email to
humanresource@krcug.org
Date for Interviews: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
More Information
- Address Within, Uganda, Fortportal, East Africa