3 Job Positions at SOUK IG Ltd: (Deadline 4 March 2022)

3 Job Positions at SOUK IG Ltd: (Deadline 4 March 2022)

Business Development Specialist at SOUK IG Ltd: (Deadline 4 March 2022)

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to support and develop our international expansion, particularly into the European and African countries. Your primary goals will be to drive and execute business development activities, which include: managing sales activities and other special projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company achieves its revenue as well as growth and strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to line Manager.
• Achieve sales targets, develop markets within the proposed markets by building relationships to win new clients.
• Negotiate pricing with customers, and suppliers as per mandate provided by your line Manager.
• Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers. Maintain a client database to record client information, call activity, actions, follow-ups and results etc.
• Create project timelines, proposals and reports for new business development activities and or opportunities being created.
• Continuously exploring and evaluating the funding/opportunity landscapes, especially by conducting online research to find funding or business opportunities.
• Opportunistically applying for business development opportunities including writing proposals and budgets.
• Helping to manage corporate marketing (social media, newsletters, website, annual report, etc.)
• Assisting on special projects to improve the organization, efficiency, and fundraising potential of the company as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A “hunter” personality is an absolute must.
• Strong experience and passion in sales. At least 2 years of business development experience.
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
• Be fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Both verbal and written. Other foreign language(s) a plus
• Strong network of contacts in the Agribusiness.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite programs and databases
• Interpersonal communication, and written communication skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented, results-focused and able to work autonomously;
• Ability to travel frequently within Rwanda and outside of Rwanda within target markets.

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The deadline is on the 4th March  2022 at 11:59 PM.

Junior Sales and Marketing Specialist at SOUK IG Ltd: (Deadline 4 March 2022)

We are looking for a results-driven Junior Sales Specialist to actively seek out leads, engage customer prospects, and secure business with wholesalers, restaurants, caterers, event planners, and large venues. The Junior Sales Specialist will be responsible for local sales and marketing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve sales targets and develop the required territories by building relationships to win new clients.
• Takes orders from customers as needed and relays to the production team
• Negotiate pricing with customers, and suppliers as per mandate provided by Senior Management.
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers. Maintain a client database to record client information, call activity, actions, follow-ups and results etc.
• Consults with clients after onboarding to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
• Performs administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports
• Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
• Track and report competitive issues.
• Acquire, maintain and report adequate knowledge of product, market and competition.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience in sales in the fruit and vegetable sector in Rwanda and regional markets
• Experience in sales of Tomato would be considered major advantage.
• Strong network of contacts in the fruit and vegetables sector.
• At least 3 years of sales experience in sales of horticulture produce in Rwanda and regional markets.
• A “hunter” personality is an absolute must
• Be fluent in English and French. Both verbal and written. Other foreign language(s) a plus
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite programs and databases
• Interpersonal communication, and written communication skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented, results-focused and able to work autonomously;
• Travel within the assigned territory

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Application Deadline: 04th March 2022

Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist at SOUK IG Ltd: (Deadline 4 March 2022)

We are one of the largest growers and exporters of fresh horticultural produce from Rwanda.We are looking for a results-driven Procurement Specialist to handle the procurement of our key export crops such as French Beans, Chilies and Avocado.  You will manage each part of the supply chain to ensure consistent delivery of supply, while identifying possible obstacles that may affect our target and addressing them proactively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of our key export crops such as French Beans and Avocados.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with suppliers.
• Maintaining relationships with contract farmers and out growers while continually scouting for additional farmers to work with.
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of our supply.
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience working in procurement of fruit and vegetables sector
• Strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work overtime
• Strong network of contacts in the fruit and vegetables sector.
• At least 3 years of sales experience in sales of horticulture produce in Rwanda and regional markets.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite programs and databases
• Well organized, detail-oriented, results-focused and able to work autonomously.

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Application deadline is on the 4th March 2022