Markets And Trade Manager Job Opportunity.

Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency, seeks to hire marketing specialist with hands-on experience in market linkages, demonstrates understanding of agricultural systems, markets and trade.

The incumbent must have report writing skills, market planning, market assessment, market entry and promotions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Establish market partnerships with various levels of markets ranging from traditional markets, medium and large scale agri-processing companies
* Facilitate establishment and support for trader’s associations.
* Conduct continuous market assessments.
* Design and implement commodity and trade partnerships
* Plan, organize, participate and facilitate market and trade meetings
* Offer technical support for Traders Association
* Participate in regular market research, market monitoring, market trends and market information feedback for various commodities
* Supply chain management based on smallholder supplies
* Manage / co-ordinate sales promotions and marketing events

Qualifications and experience
* University Degree: B.Com-Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Agri-business / Business Administration from recognized Universities
* Over 3 year’s experience in marketing of FMCGs or Agricultural Products.
* Hand-On-Experience in sales and marketing at various levels along market chains
* Demonstrates ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong English language skills, both written and spoken and a strong market report writing skills
* Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, Good communication and analytical skills, good planning and communication skills

Interested?
Send your CV to alice@flexi-personnel.com before 19th November 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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