Zambia Sugar Plc., a large agro-industry which is part of
Illovo Sugar Ltd, is the leading sugar producer ia Zambia. Its
main activities are the growing of sugarcane, the production
and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream
products. The Company has a permanent employee base of
1 700 employees and offers medical, educational, sport;
recreation and other social tacilities on the Estate in
Mazabuka.
The recently expanded Nakambala Sugar Mill area
comprises approximately 28 000 hectares of irrigated
sugarcane. An approxirnately 1 7 000 hectares of the planted
area is owned by Zambia Sugar Plc; and the balance of 11
000 hectares is owned by fourteen commercial Growers and
three small-scale grower entities whose affairs are managed
by the Estimated Recoverable Crystal (ENC) Committee
comprising
membership from Zambia Sugar Plc, and the Growers.
The Company now invites applications from suitably
qualified persons to fill the following position.
Position: Senior Marketing Officer x2
Job Purpose:
• To plan, coordinate, implement sales and marketing
operations in order to achieve set objectives.
Main Duties:
• Achieving daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual
sales target within approved trade terms.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction and product experience
by acting as a link between Zambia Sugar and its
customers.
• Coordinating all sales and distribution activities in the
market so as to realise economic returns and achieve set
objectives.
• Contributing to crafting short, medium and long term
sales and marketing strategies for the sustained growth of
Zambia Sugar Plc.
• Gathering market intelligence for planning purposes and
informed decision making.
• Ensuring market related information on pricing: contract
processing, QA is availed to stakeholders always.
• Ensuring sales and distribution procedures are
implemented to minimise audit queries.
• Implementing credit policy by ensuring trading terms
are adhered to all the time.
• Implementing procedures pertaining to stock and
materials management and movement.
• Ensuring online and offline sales and distribution
procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinating and ensuring effective management of
over the counter sales inspecting, maintaining and
replacing POP and all advertising materials.
• Ensuring all Distributor and Agency contracts are signed
offthe first month of every financial year.
• Negotiating both back store and shelf space to ensure
smooth stock replenishing and shelf visibility.
• Preparing management reports.
• Managing all direct reports.
Qualification and Experience:
• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration,
Economics or equivalents.
• 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• High level computer literacy.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must be a member of ZlM
Personal attributes:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and innovative.
• Good negotiation and advocacy skills.
Note: The successful candidate may be based in Chipata or
Kasama.
How to Apply:
Qualifying candidates should apply, enclosing their detailed
curriculum vitae and copies of educational and
protessional qualifications, contact address, and phone
numbers to the undersigned by 23rd February 2018.
The Director – Human Resources
Zambia Sugar Plc.
P.O.
Box 670240
MAZABUKA
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