Fresher Jobs – Product Development Executive at Mukwano Group of Companies

Mukwano Group of Companies

Job Title:    Product Development Executive

Organization: Mukwano Group of Companies

Job Ref: MIUL/PDE/18/09/2015

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Routinely analyze and interpret sales trends on a regular basis
• Carry out customer satisfaction surveys
• The incumbent will carry out feasibility studies on establishing new products and brands
• Research and update on competitor trends monthly
• Actively participate in all product launches and exhibitions as per the work plans
• Prepare and submit weekly research and other activity reports on customer and brand surveys
• Plan and carry out brand launches and presentations of new products.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Product Development Executive should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma is an added advantage
• At least two years of related work experience in a large manufacturing set up.
• Ability to work independently should have
• Possess highly effective communication skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Good decision making skills and ability to work in the field.
• High degree of integrity, flexible, good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Positive attitude, results-focused, creative, innovative, can work for long hours under pressure with minimum supervision

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.

NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted not later than one week after deadline.

Deadline: 3^rd October, 2015

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