Job
Bindura University of Science Education
Sales and Marketing Graduate Trainees (2)
Posted 2 months ago
About the Role
Business Development is a strategic business unit responsible for driving sales and marketing of the University's range of products (Palpo Products, Food Products, Garment Products, Detergents and Natural Products, among others). The unit focuses on market expansion, revenue growth, customer acquisition and sustainable distribution channels. This entry-level role gives recent graduates hands-on experience in driving business growth.
Duties:
- Meet set targets and contribute to revenue growth; visit new and prospective clients.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive customer database; manage orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Tender preparation and submissions; cold calling; generate quotations and invoices.
- Ensure compliance with cash-handling procedures and policies.
- Develop and implement promotional campaigns and social media adverts for University products and services.
- Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities; manage branding and digital marketing.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts and marketing plans; handle customer complaints.
- Represent the University at exhibitions, fairs and marketing events.
Duties:
- Meet set targets and contribute to revenue growth; visit new and prospective clients.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive customer database; manage orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Tender preparation and submissions; cold calling; generate quotations and invoices.
- Ensure compliance with cash-handling procedures and policies.
- Develop and implement promotional campaigns and social media adverts for University products and services.
- Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities; manage branding and digital marketing.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts and marketing plans; handle customer complaints.
- Represent the University at exhibitions, fairs and marketing events.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or equivalent, passed with at least a 2.1 degree class.
- A Certificate in Digital Marketing will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience.
- Membership with the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and Microsoft Office; a clean Class 4 Driver's Licence is an added advantage.
- Applicants must be 25 years old or below.
Skills: Team player; ability to make decisions under pressure; excellent analytical skills; results oriented; strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet); negotiation and communication skills.
How to apply: apply online at https://jobs.buse.ac.zw/applicant/vacancy/apply.
- A Certificate in Digital Marketing will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience.
- Membership with the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and Microsoft Office; a clean Class 4 Driver's Licence is an added advantage.
- Applicants must be 25 years old or below.
Skills: Team player; ability to make decisions under pressure; excellent analytical skills; results oriented; strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet); negotiation and communication skills.
How to apply: apply online at https://jobs.buse.ac.zw/applicant/vacancy/apply.