CHIEF MARKETING & SALES OFFICER

Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (ITCl) is a licensed telecommunications operator that has a fixed and mobile network. The company was incorporated on 31 st December in 1993. TICl was privatized on 23rd February, 2001, Celtellnternational owns 35% of shares and the Government of Tanzania owns 65% shares of TICL. The general policies and guidelines to run the . company are provided by the Board of Directors, while the authority to create and implement broad operational policies and guidelines to conduct the business of the company on day - to-day basis is vested to the Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors of TICl is looking for qualified, competent, dynamic and committed Tanzanian to fill the following

vacancy: Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic and operational plans and strategies in marketing and sales that drive the overall business objectives of TICL. He/She will monitor and follow-up implementation and achievement of sales plans and strategies to ensure market penetration, growth, profitability and branding K

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop, implement and monitor marketing, sales and distribution strategies that reflect market demand for different segments for incorporation into overall company Strategic Business Plan;
2. Ensure existence of strong, effective and sustainable customers' relationship management practices with TICl customers in general and with corporate customers in particular;
3. Ensure regional sales and distribution channels are timely and appropriately supported and equipped with resources commensurate with customers' requirements;
4. Ensure existence of performance capabilities in Sales and Marketing departments to meet the human resources performance requirements;
5. Monitor and timely report to the Chief Executive Officer on implementation of Sales and Marketing plans;
6. Promote transparency and organizational culture that foresters TICl's corporate values and good governance at all levels of operations; and
7. Implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Chief Executive· Officer from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
i. Masters degree in Sales/Marketing/ Business Administration.
ii. At least 5 years experience as a senior manager involved in a commercial marketing and sales environment from recognised institution
PROFILE/KEY COMPETENCIES:
i. Excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and sustain effective teamwork.

ii. High level management skills with advanced analytical skills combined with strong interpersonal skills.

iii. Should be able to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure iv. Should be able to work with ICT in an office environment; and

v. A strong orientation towards results, with a proven record of performance.
Detailed Job relationships and responsibilities for the advertised posts can be obtained from the consultant: University Consultancy Bureau (UCB). Email: ucb@udsm.ac.tz. Detailed information on TICl can be obtained from TICl website: http://www.ttcl.co.tz

MODE OF APPLICATION
Application letter enclosing current CV indicating names and addresses of three referees, copies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates should be addressed to the undersigned

The Manager University Consultancy Bureau (UCB) University of Oar es Salaam Business School Building 1st Floor, Room 104 P.O. Box 35125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: 2410410 Email: ucb@udsm.ac.tzordps@udsm.ac.tz