Driver (Market Developer/Driver)

Department: Marketing (Trade Marketing) Duty Station: Kampala - Uganda Reports to: Trade Marketing Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Market Developer/Driver supports the development, growth, and positioning of Movit products in the Uganda market while providing reliable driving support for field deployments. The role focuses on identifying new market opportunities, supporting product availability and visibility in areas of deployment, and ensuring safe, extensive driving for field assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive extensively for field assignments and in-country deployments, maintaining a clean driving record.
• Conduct basic market research to identify emerging customer needs and business opportunities in areas of deployment.
• Analyse the competitive landscape and provide actionable insights for product and market strategies.
• Obtain and share customer feedback to improve MPL's product offering.
• Support timely delivery/listing of EPDs or NPDs and conduct product market testing.
• Identify and generate sales opportunities, build client relationships, and achieve sales targets.
• Support pricing, promotions, distribution of EPDs/NPDs, and deployment of POSM.
• Track key performance metrics (KPIs) and prepare reports on product and market performance.
• Collect cash in trade and optimally reconcile with distributors.
• Identify potential risks to sales in assigned routes and escalate for mitigation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Movit company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field (Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage).
• Must have a valid Ugandan driving permit.
• 1+ years of experience in sales and marketing, or a similar role.
• Must demonstrate good driving skills with a clean driving record and the ability to drive extensively for field assignments.

Competencies

• Unquestionable integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and professionalism.
• Strong leadership potential; self-starter with an appreciation for business growth and priorities.
• Knowledge of Distributor Management Systems and advanced MS Office experience.
• Strong negotiation and numerical skills with keen business acumen.
• Effective planning, coordination, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Drive for results, agile and self-driven, collaborative, with problem-solving ability.

Physical Requirements

• Regular travel is required for in-country deployments with long field days; location may vary and may require overnight stays.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to hr@movitproducts.com, indicating "Driver" in the subject line.

Deadline: 06 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.