Business Manager & Business Development Executive

Business Manager & Business Development Executive

KABRA PLASTICS LIMITED

Management & Business Development

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Kampala

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Manufacturing & Warehousing

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Job summary

We are looking for a Business Manager & Business Development Executive with at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day business activities, developing new markets and customers, increasing sales and revenue, managing customer relationships, and supporting the company's financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate should have strong business development, business management, accounting, and finance skills, with the ability to identify new opportunities, prepare business plans, analyse financial information, control costs, and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the company.

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Experience Level

Mid level

Experience Length

2 years

Language Requirement

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location

Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

IndustryManufacturing

ExperienceMinimum 2 years

DepartmentBusiness Development / Operations

Reports ToManaging Director / General Manager

Employment TypeFull-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Business Manager & Business Development Executive with at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day business activities, developing new markets and customers, increasing sales and revenue, managing customer relationships, and supporting the company's financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate should have strong business development, business management, accounting, and finance skills, with the ability to identify new opportunities, prepare business plans, analyse financial information, control costs, and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Growth

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the manufacturing market.
• Research potential customers, markets, industries, and commercial opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
• Generate leads through market research, networking, referrals, field visits, and industry contacts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare and present company products and services to potential clients.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and commercial offers in coordination with relevant departments.
• Negotiate commercial terms with customers while protecting company margins.
• Follow up on leads, quotations, tenders, and proposals to convert opportunities into sales.
• Develop strategies to increase market share, sales revenue, and customer retention.
• Monitor competitors, market trends, customer requirements, and pricing.
• Identify opportunities for new products, services, partnerships, and distribution channels.

• Business Management

• Oversee the day-to-day business operations and ensure activities are carried out efficiently.
• Develop and implement business plans and strategies to achieve company objectives.
• Monitor sales, operational, and financial performance against targets.
• Coordinate with sales, production, procurement, finance, stores, and administration teams.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor business expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Support management in strategic planning and decision-making.

• Accounting & Financial Management

• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and business profitability.
• Assist in preparing annual and departmental budgets.
• Analyse product costs, pricing, gross margins, and profitability.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support timely customer collections.
• Monitor supplier accounts and payment obligations.
• Review financial reports and provide management with useful business insights.
• Assist in controlling operational and production costs.
• Support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Assist with financial forecasting and business planning.

• Manufacturing & Commercial Operations