Longhorn Publishers Country Operations Manager Job in Uganda

Longhorn Publishers is a leading provider of educational and other learning materials in the East African region. 

We wish to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self driven person to fill the following position;
 

Job Title: Country Operations Manager - Uganda
 

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate office processes and authorize business transactions for control and effective customer services.
• Manage customer relations to improve company image, goodwill and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the marketing communication process to increase market share and sales revenue.
• Manage the distribution and retail networks to maximize sales.
• Conduct market research to identify existing and emerging business opportunities.
• Monitor competition and customer behavior to ensure effectiveness of marketing strategies.
• Participate in budget preparation for revenue generation, resource allocation, control and accountability.
• Oversee the management of financial documents in the subsidiary for reference.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the activities of staff in Uganda to ensure achievement of set targets.
• Advise management on matters pertaining to staff for decision making.
• Maintain security procedures for safety of staff, assets, privacy and integrity of ICT systems for continuity of operations and to meet statutory obligations.
• Provide information on operational issues, investment opportunities and business concerns to the Head of Sales Operations on a regular basis to facilitate decision making.
• Liaise with government and other stakeholders in the education sector for book publishing information to inform instructional materials development and related projects.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Company.

Job Specifications

• Bachelors degree in Education or a Business related field.
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Proven work experience of five (5) years in the Publishing industry or teaching service.
• Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skills.
• Superior presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.

If you meet the specifications for the above positions, please e-mail a cover letter and current CV in pdf, indicating contacts of three referees and expected salary to jobs@longhornpublishers.com not later than 28 November 2014.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.