Ficom Business PLC invites qualified Export Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and assess threats, strengths, opportunities within the coffee sectors.
• Develop a Market Information System to include various types and sources of market data, important market destinations, and regular updates for both input markets and segmented end markets.
• Develop a marketing strategy for clients, including associations to build awareness and demand for rice, vegetables and gemstones.
• Develop a database of private sector enterprises in input markets and segmented end markets.
• Develop and promote marketing linkages in Ethiopia among both new and existing partners.
• Assist with special projects, such as trade fairs, promotional events, advertising, product development support in close collaboration with project clients.
• Act as a member of the innovation and guarantee fund oversight committee (as requested), providing expert input of criteria, award, accountability and reporting of funds, and leveraged investments.
• Liaise with Headquarters staff, as appropriate, to develop and disseminate project marketing information.
• Develop key communications tools/brochures/advertisements/promotional materials and the like to further the project’s visibility and effectiveness in reaching audiences within and beyond.
• Ability and willingness to represent Ficom Projects and its marketing objectives to potential and actual clients and partners.  
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in Marketing Management with a minimum of six years of relevant experience or an MA degree with at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or other relevant discipline. Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Five+ years of experience demonstrating success in agricultural markets, market analysis, experience and/or Value Chain development
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Amharic, including skilled report writing and development of marketing and communications materials
• Clear understanding of Ethiopia’s economic and business environment

How to Apply

Please send your resume, academic qualification, certificates, and references with a cover letter in a single E- mail to applyficom@gmail.com. Elaborate clearly what motivated you to apply in our company and what are the changes you will make

Note: Use " Export Manager " as the subject title of your email.