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1 Jun 2021

Research and Product Development Executive at Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited

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Job Description


REPORTING TO THE MARKETING MANAGER / GM SALES AND MARKETING, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE • Consulting with various process stake holders in regard to design requirements and regulations
• Coordinating the process of creating and developing new products.
• Research and develop new ideas and processes to improve the performance and design for new or existing products/ Brands.
• Brand labeling and packaging coordination from development, verification, Approach and Execution
• Through qualitative and validated Research and Market information, Determines customers’ needs and desires.
• Coordinate and participate in new product development process and requirements, implement agreed action plans.
• Conduct ‘Customer Satisfaction Survey’. Make recommendations for present and future products
• Assesses competitors’ products on market share, draft analysis and comparative reports.
• Be part in sales strategy team to set short-term and long-term product sales forecasts.
• Allocate, file and maintain Bar Coding for respective Brands and their specific key units.
• Do market research and make share findings on competitor products specifications, pricing imbalances.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, Trade Fairs ,etc.
• Part of team participating in promotions, exhibitions, trade fairs, new product launches etc where brand recognition and visibility is boosted.
• Develop and submit many data analysis, qualitative and critical reports for all products performance records, future recommendations, change in sales strategy, market behaviors etc.
• Compliant to laid company policy procedures, SOP under ISO system. Participate in all internal and external qualitative audits, customers audits etc.
• Any other duties assigned by your supervisor

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field.
• A post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialty in marketing is an added advantage.
• 2 years of relevant experience in a marketing field in FMCGs is required
• Reasonable knowledge on MS Office, Excel and Power Point.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
• Product Management, People Management, Good Customer Care skills, Product Development, Pricing, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning, Inventory Control, Financial Planning and Strategy
• Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
• Knowledge of different Computer programs, particularly MS Office, Excel, Advanced Excel, and MS Word.
• Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced working environment
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient mannerWILL;

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Closing Date : 10 June. 2021




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