Job Title:  Business Development Manager

Organisation: Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA), is an industry-association in Uganda, that aims to bring together Ugandan industrialists and manufacturers in an attempt to guide the industrial actors in the country towards global competitiveness, on a sustainable basis. The association advises the government of Uganda in the formulation of national and regional industrial policy. UMA also serves as a collective lobby and mouthpiece for its members.

Job Summary:   The Uganda Manufacturers Association is seeking to fill the position of Manager Business Development in its Business Development Department.

Purpose & Context:

The job holder is responsible for the growth and retention of the organization’s membership as well as the development and implementation of marketing strategies that grow the Association’s income.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee membership growth and retention across all sectors of manufacturing in Uganda
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Association’s marketing and growth plans
• Manage engagement and communication functions and coordinate the Association’s events to achieve set objectives.
• Responsible for the implementation of an image database to meet the needs of Communications, Relations, and Events Teams.
• Continuously scan the environment for opportunities and threats that are impactful to the Manufacturing sector
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental plans and budgets.
• Ensure effective execution of departmental income targets
• Spearhead plan and execution of UMA member trade fairs
• Carry out any other duties as signed by the management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related studies
• Professional Certification in Marketing or a related field
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree in a business-related field is an added advantage

Please submit your application, including your cover letter, CV, and contacts of three professional referees to;

Executive Director

Uganda Manufacturers Association

Email to: hr@uma.or.ug