We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead a big team comprising different functions of the commercial department at Warid Telecom Uganda based in Kampala.
About the Company
Warid Telecom Uganda is part of the Warid Telecom International Group of companies which operate in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo Brazzaville, and will be expanding its footprint into other emerging markets in 2009.
The Warid Group is controlled by the Abu Dhabi group of investors which has investments in banking, insurance, property development, hospitality, telecommunications and multimedia, agri-business, pharmaceuticals, and other industries in a number of different countries.
Warid Telecom Uganda is the country's fastest growing telecommunications company. Launched in February 2008, the company already boasts of over 1.2 million customers and operates a nationwide GSM network, and is introducing WiMAX services in major cities.
The company has set records in the speed of its rollout, customer acquisition and brand recognition.
It has won 3 pan-African awards in 2008 and has distinguished itself as Investor of the Year 2008 in Uganda.
Job Purpose
To provide leadership in setting and achieving overall company commercial strategies covering International Marketing, Sales & distribution, Customer Care and Product and Service solutions to ensure organizational objectives are achieved.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer.
Key deliverables
About the Company
Warid Telecom Uganda is part of the Warid Telecom International Group of companies which operate in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo Brazzaville, and will be expanding its footprint into other emerging markets in 2009.
The Warid Group is controlled by the Abu Dhabi group of investors which has investments in banking, insurance, property development, hospitality, telecommunications and multimedia, agri-business, pharmaceuticals, and other industries in a number of different countries.
Warid Telecom Uganda is the country's fastest growing telecommunications company. Launched in February 2008, the company already boasts of over 1.2 million customers and operates a nationwide GSM network, and is introducing WiMAX services in major cities.
The company has set records in the speed of its rollout, customer acquisition and brand recognition.
It has won 3 pan-African awards in 2008 and has distinguished itself as Investor of the Year 2008 in Uganda.
Job Purpose
To provide leadership in setting and achieving overall company commercial strategies covering International Marketing, Sales & distribution, Customer Care and Product and Service solutions to ensure organizational objectives are achieved.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer.
Key deliverables
- Manages activities and staff to accomplish the commercial division targets and results.
- Develops, implements and monitors strategy and operational plans of the commercial division to grow the agreed business revenue and profitability.
- Initiates market research and competitive analysis to develop excellent customer understanding and market knowledge so as to identify opportunities.
- Initiates activities relating to marketing, sales, distribution, customer care and product development to ensure consistent growth of market share.
- Develops strategies designed to ensure positive management of current and future customer relationships and participates in public relations activities and events to support the corporate image.
- Provides input to the budget process by defining the market size, company share of market, target customers, tariffs, projected revenues and allocation of resources and ensures that the function operates within the set budgetary guideline.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- MBA or equivalent degree from a recognized institution specializing in marketing, business administration or telecommunication engineering.
- Over 10 years work experience in marketing or sales of which at least 5 should be in telecoms at the senior management level.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and strong leadership skills coupled with outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated and result driven, innovative with exceptional negotiation and entrepreneural competencies.
- Proven track record in delivering profitability and challenging goals.
- Membership to a professional body or an internationally recognized profession would be desirable.
Warid Telecom offers a highly competitive remuneration package along with all associated perks & benefits.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send in their CV to ccoapplication @ waridtel.co.ug not later than 21 st April 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the successful candidate should be ready to take up the position by 1st June 2009 or earlier.
