SHOFCO Overview
SHOFCO combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban slums by linking tuition free schools for girls to holistic social services for all. The SHOFCO model elevates girls while connecting community transformation to women’s empowerment. Our ecosystem of services enables everyone to reach their full potential. Our holistic services change communities today: we improve health, provide economic opportunity, work to end gender-based violence and create sanitation systems that offer dignity. Tomorrow, our girls will become next-generation leaders, disrupting the systems that hold poverty in place.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for acquiring new business through maximizing every customer contact, focusing on general mass market and covering all products needs to meet personal targets.
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Recruiting new members, maintaining and developing existing member’s accounts.
- Maintain records on customer details sales visits and book calendars for the visits.
- Maintain long-term relationships with members by providing support, information and guidelines and recommending new opportunities.
- Participate in marketing events and promotions to build uptake of products. Contribute and generate revenue for the department.
- Service existing accounts and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule
- Assist in co-ordination, organization and promotion of events and participate in member education.
Academic qualification
- Degree/Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other related field from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications
- CIM qualification would be an added advantage.
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
- Thorough knowledge of sales & marketing principles, brand, product and service management.
Functional Skills
- Marketing
- Analytical
- Market Dynamics
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Establishing rapport
- Interacting with people
- Empowering individuals
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear subject line Marketing Officer (SACCO). Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should reach us no later than 26th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
