Regional Manager Job Opportunity at Bboxx Capital Uganda

Job Title:    Regional Manager
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Bboxx Capital Uganda

About Us
BBOXX is an international company based in London leading the solar revolution across the developing world. Currently operating in 14 different countries BBOXX has already electrified 200,000 people. We are aiming to make that number 20 million by the year 2020. Unlike other off-grid solar providers, BBOXX controls the whole process from design to manufacture to distribution and financing.

Job Requirements:

•     Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, energy, or related field;
•     Minimum two years experience in sales/distribution for a fast-paced service company;.
•     Sales driven, but with an eye toward overall business performance.
•     Leadership skills yet able to work in a team.
•     Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervisor;
•     Good reporting skills and able to meet deadlines.
•     Good analytical skills, attention to details.
•     I.T. literate (proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and emails).
•     Professional proficiency in English.
•     Fluent in Luganda
•     Fast and flexible thinker.
•     Driving permit.

Desirable

•     Field experience; previous work and so knowledge of rural Uganda
•     Knowledge of other regional languages spoken in Uganda
•     Empathy skills
•     Experience working with solar; specifically solar home systems

Job Duties:

•     Identify new areas in your region for BBOXX to expand into
•     Identify HR and infrastructure needs of assigned region and develop long-term plan, in cooperation with the Expansion Officer
•     Identify key revenue drivers for BXCU and ensure implementations to generate growth
•     Review targets (both pay plan and wholesale) on a monthly basis and give target recommendations to HQ based on the socio-economic situation of the region
•     Establish Hubs and Shops in your assigned region in collaboration with the Expansions Officer
•     Set objectives for, and assess individual performance of, Hub Managers.
•     Plan for the recruitment and retention of employees, conduct effective inductions for new starters and put in place processes for prompt replacement of leavers to meet business requirements
•     Coordinate training and coaching of Hub staff, in collaboration with the Head of HR & Training (based at HQ)
•     Designing and delivering on budget agreed with HQ
•     Develop, implement and periodically review the sales and marketing strategy for BXCU in your assigned region, making any adjustments in collaboration with Country Sales Manager
•     Establish BBOXX in new areas of the assigned region, setting up Hubs and the first 4-5 shops around each (including staff)
•     Liaise with regional third parties to raise awareness raising and marketing such as government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, agricultural cooperatives, and other relevant groups
•     Report on performance of your region to Managing Director in a timely and accurate manner.

Compensation:
    Regional Managers are paid a competitive salary based on their experience and qualifications.
    They are also entitled to a phone and transport allowance

Deadline: 15/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your C.V. and a cover letter to:
Email: d.murray@bboxx.co.uk,
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Friday 16th May. All applicants must make themselves available on this date. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered feedback on their application.