APPLICATIONS FOR VACANT POSITION: CLIENT ADVISOR SOUTHERN REGION Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above vacant position at our
Southern Region Office in Bulawayo. Reporting to the Manager: Southern Region for Bulawayo Office, the incumbent will be responsible, among other things, for:
JOB PURPOSE
• Implementing a programme to nurture and develop the export capacity of assigned segments.
• Providing support to new and existing companies/SMEs to prepare them for the export market.
JOB FUNCTION
• Conducts scheduled company visits to identify client needs and assess export readiness.
• Recommends appropriate intervention programmes to cater for client needs.
• Attends and reports on sector association and stakeholder meetings.
• Identifies trade challenges for input into lobbying initiatives.
• Prepares client plans to develop appropriate export market entry strategies for existing and potential exporting companies.
• Prepares contracts for Organization’s Associate Trainers.
• Provides input into proposals for technical interventions.
• Identifies companies that will participate in technical intervention programmes based on project guidelines.
• Develops an itinerary of company visits in consultation with experts and participating companies to facilitate skills transfer.
• Suggests areas for continuous improvement in the delivery/execution of technical intervention activities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB:
• First degree in Business/Economics/Marketing/Agriculture.
• A demonstrated analytical and practical approach to problem solving.
• At least 3 years’ experience at senior level in exporting industries/or with relevant organisations such as Ministry of Industry and Trade, Regional Blocs, and companies in the manufacturing sector.
• Clear understanding of capacity building tools and their purpose and application.
• Good Presentation and writing skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• High computer and ICT literacy.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES FOR THIS JOB:
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Action Oriented - Focused
• Builds Networks - Connected
• Drives Results - Bold
• Instills Trust - Trusted
ROLE COMPETENCIES
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Global Perspective
• Cultivates Innovation
• Interpersonal Savvy
Written applications together with detailed CV’s should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager with the reference “CLIENT ADVISOR SOUTHERN REGION” by 30
April 2021 on hrapplications4@gmail.com.