About Pearson:
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 80 countries helping people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives. Pearson provides a range of education products and services to institutions, governments and direct to individual learners, that help people everywhere aim higher and fulfill their true potential.
About Radar Education:
Radar Education Ltd was appointed and registered in July 2005 as the sole Tanzanian distributor for Pearson Education Ltd. In November 2013 Radar Education took its first step towards a regional reach and was appointed distributor for Uganda and South Sudan. The Radar Education office is located in Old Kampala, Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The General Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective running of the Radar Education Uganda office and team. The incumbent will support the sales and operations teams, driving forward sales whilst maintaining good customer relationships.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Management:
Work closely with the Regional Manager to create annual operational, marketing, and sales plans. Report to the Regional Manager on a monthly basis
Technically support the Regional Manager in implementing the annual strategy and lead the Radar Education Uganda team to achieve their targets
Prepare monthly management reports with the Finance Manager
Manage and lead the Radar Education Uganda team, support junior staff members and identify training and development opportunities
2. General Office Operations, Finance and HR
Ensure key policies and procedures are followed within the team including financial, HR, accounting and sales procedures
Ensure HR files are up to date
Manage key office relationships and ensure a positive office environment is maintained
Maintain oversight of all office finances, working closely with the Finance Manager to report on, and monitor, income and expenditure
3. Sales and Products; Customer Relationship Management
Ensure the team maintain accurate and up to date records of sales and products using Account Edge software
Manage key customer relationships and monitor day to day sales
Secure product pricing and, using margin analyses, propose RRP and discount structures
Ensure the team are proactive in their approach to sales and strengthening customer relationships
4. Stock Control: Manage all stock management processes including:
Placing orders for new stock with Pearson UK
Annual stock forecasting
Pricing and availability
Stock counts and checks
5. Representing Radar Education:
Build and strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector including the Ministry of Education and Sports, the National Curriculum Development Centre, and the Ugandan Publishing Association
Steer the identifying and pursuing of new opportunities within Uganda
Work with the Regional Manager to expand Radar Education’s reach in the region; including opportunities linked to, or based in, South Sudan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications to perform the aforementioned duties
Communicate with clarity and confidence to staff, stakeholders and customers
Demonstrate excellent management and leadership skills
Work with initiative and encourage others in your team to do so
Ability to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and work with efficiency
Think creatively about creating highly efficient team operations
Ability to identify new growth and development opportunities for the company
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send an updated CV and a covering letter to: anna@radareducation.com.
NB: Early applications are encouraged. Interviews are scheduled w/c 15th June. All enquiries should be directed to the email address above.
Deadline: 8th June 2015 by 5PM