Sales Ambassadors at Hima Cement Limited

Hima cement, Tororo, Uganda
negotiable

JOB DETAIL

Hima Cement Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bamburi Cement Ltd. which is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group. LafargeHolcim is the leading producer of building materials in the world. At Hima Cement, our Vision is “To be the preferred provider of cement and concrete based building solutions in East Africa with a strong focus on customer experience.”

Hima Cement works with all actors in the building and construction industry in Uganda – manufacturing and supplying a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects. Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or helping leading architects explore and deliver creative possibilities, Hima is committed to providing solutions that fit the needs of all its clients

In order to achieve the above objectives, Hima Cement seeks to recruit motivated and competent Sales Ambassadors as indicated below;

Job Title :                                                Sales Ambassadors
Vacancy Code :                                     HCLSAX02
Reporting line :                                    Business Development Manager
Duration :                                                Full time
Duty Station :                                        Tororo & Central Business District.

Job Summary;
Attainment of sales targets, product availability, customer service, product promotion and market development of a given sales area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Delivery of daily and weekly volume targets within the allocated sales area.
  2. Implement the sales and retail plan as advised by the Territory Manager
  3. Identify customer needs, document customer complaints, and make follow up resolutions of the retailer complaints
  4.  Identify and recruit new customers in the designated sales area.
  5. Participate in the development of forecasts and sales plan of the allocated sales area.

Required Qualifications skills and attributes.
Educational Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelors of Honors Degree in a Business, related course from a recognized University.
  • Must possess a Valid Driver’s license; i.e. 2 years’ experience in driving and accident free.
  • Knowledge of local languages (Luganda, Lusoga, Swahili) will be an advantage as it will ease communication with retailers and traders

Other Technical & Job Related Skills

  • Good Analytical skills (able to understand basic profit & loss calculations)
  • Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator

Profile & Personal Qualities
 Self-driven, results oriented.
 Able to plan and prioritise
 Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
 Reliable, tolerant & determined
 Able to work extended hours when required
 Good verbal communication skills
 Flexibility to work anywhere within Uganda is added advantage

Applying Instructions

Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address  (Email your application and CV to

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Key Notes:

  • Hima Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
  •  Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
  • Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  •  Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Human Resource Manager – Corporate
Hima Cement Ltd, Mirembe Business Centre, 4th Floor
Plot 46, Lugogo Bypass
P.O Box 7230 Kampala

Eastern Region, Uganda

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