General Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda - Hardware and Homeware Superstore

Job Title: General Manager

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Uganda

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

The candidate will be responsible for setting objectives and goals for the year, approving annual marketing and sales plans, HR plans as well as supplier planning.

The candidate will be expected to coordinate with the supplier regarding quality, quantity and timely delivery of material. The position will also encompass the responsibility of reviewing the business performance whilst taking relevant action.

The candidate will further be responsible of ensuring that the retail image and the merchandising of the store is on brand and adhere to the systems and processes of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development

Bringing in new clientsAccess and fulfilling customer needsEstablish customer relationships as well as business partnersEnsure the business attains its financial targets.Develop annual expenses budgets and projectionsProvide guidance on product mark u p, price range, discounts etc.Keep track of enquiries received and actual conversion rate of enquiries, identify methods to increase the conversion rate of enquiries.Approve sales price documents for making proposal against a project enquiry.Analyze enquiries viz orders viz conversionsTrack salesEnsure timely delivery of goods is made to customersTrack customer satisfactionManage customer profilingDevelop overall marketing, awareness and promotion strategies.Ensure best amenities, cleanliness, safety and other facilities are provided to customers.Review progress and performance of annual plansEnsure accurate stock accounting.Learning and development processes
Assess training and skill development activities required for employees.Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.Sales skills preferredHow to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by :

Sending CV to recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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