Account Manager

JOB LEVEL: Officer

BAND DESCRIPTION: Operational

LOCATION: Kampala

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Retail Operations

REPORTS TO: Commercial manager

WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Dealerships, Customers and other staff

INDUSTRY: Automotive

JOB TYPE: Full Time

DECISION LEVEL: Shared: Decisions reached jointly with peers and leaders on a collective basis

NO. OF SUBORDINATES: None

IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS: Internal & External

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

If you would like to work in a genuinely fast-paced and professional environment with vision to become the number one choice for Africans making an automobile-related transaction, then this is the place.

We deliver services at the standards expected by our customers and implement new ideas at the highest speed possible on our planet. We work hard, and we reward people who are passionate enough to nurture this vision with us. Our ambition is to sustain value for our shareholders, create meaning and purpose that truly engages our employees while ensuring peace of mind for our customers.

We are pioneers in the auto technology space and are always at the forefront of developing and launching innovative solutions in the market. Our goal is to continue to attract some of the industry’s most innovative and entrepreneurial talent who recognize our growing brand value and strong positioning long into the future.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Our CEO and the rest of our leadership team are driven, passionate individuals who possess excellent credentials, have quality work experience across reputable companies and have come together at Autochek to do the most phenomenal work of their lives. With over 80 years of combined experience and from varied backgrounds, our team shares the same vision and common values.

PERSON FOCUS

Very results-oriented, well organized, hands-on, dynamic and with a proactive personality that enjoys client-facing and the challenge of growing the business. Brings excellent management capacity and is able to lead multiple locations across Cities with start-up experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role you would be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a company's clients or customers. They act as the primary point of contact between a business and its customers, and are responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing sales opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Develop and maintain relationships with motor vehicle bonded warehouses, car dealerships, and motor vehicle distributors to generate business opportunities for motor vehicle financing.
• Prospect and qualify potential clients for motor vehicle financing services.
• Educate clients on the benefits of financing through our firm and assist them in completing the necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a smooth and efficient financing process for clients.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential growth opportunities for the company.
• Conduct field visits on the daily and share reports to the line supervisor.
• Meet the daily, weekly and monthly sales targets and KPIs set by the company.
• Write and share written weekly sales reports to the line supervisor.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in sales or business development,preferably in the automotive industry.
•  Knowledge of motor vehicle financing processes, sales and regulations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor' degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• Advanced training in sales or marketing, team building, leadership, management and other business areas.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the automotive industry.
• Experience in motor vehicle sales and/or financing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent reporting skills.

Must have;

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales or business development.
• Experience in the automotive industry or motor vehicle financing/sales is a must.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will learn to move fast, take calculated risks and learn from failures. 

You will develop core management strategies as well as learnthe importance of deep dives to resolve problems across  geographies. Your people management skill will be tested and improved as you engage and interact with colleagues to deliver quantifiable goals that give real business value.

You will learn to measure and track output and results and how to automate everything that you do.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to attractive compensation, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader. We offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, a super intelligent workforce, and a relaxed dress code. We invest in the development of our diverse workforce. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. We are also committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

How to Apply:

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