Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Guardian Limited (TGL), widely acclaimed as the Home of Great Newspapers, is part of the IPP Group of Companies - one of Tanzania's leading private sector entities with dignified presence in the print media as well as television and radio broadcasting. TGL currently publishes two upmarket daily newspapers - The Guardian (in English) and Nipashe (in Kiswahili) .

Main Responsibilities:
• Work with the agents and vendors in making sure that the business grows and The Guardian Limited publications are available and visible and sold at the set retail prices with optimal return levels.
• Develop and grow more channels of distribution.
• Monitor indicators relating to market arrivals, circulation sales and returns indicators and make appropriate reports to Circulation Supervisor.
• Identify and build rapport with existing and potential customers by communicating the benefits of Selling The Guardian and Nipashe.
• Monitor newspaper distribution and sale trends in particular areas, prepare weekly sales plans and update supervisor on a regular basis.
• Monitor daily performance of TGL brands in your particular areas of operation in comparison to our rival publications and make reports that guide growth strategies.
• Open up new markets in particular areas of operation that will in turn translate into higher sales.
• Attend customer complaints that in one’s particular area of operation so as to maintain good customer relations and protect the company’s interests.
• Liaise with supervisor in credit control and debt management within particular area of operation.
• Submit daily and weekly reports on progress on activities, including meeting set sales targets.
• Manage debt collection and credit control within one’s respective area operation.
• Demonstrate ability to work under minimum supervision.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• University Degree in Business Administration/Sales & Marketing or equivalent.
• At least 2 year’s relevant working experience.
• Excellent communication skills, computer knowledge, and familiarity with a wide range of newspapers brands.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Apply online via HRO email address: vacancy@guardian.co.tz  by March 13th, 2020. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Guardian Limited is an equal opportunity employe

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