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Description
Responsible for the definition and delivery of a Terminals Strategy and management of the value chain across Tanzania as well as enable the delivery of core strategy objectives such as Data Growth or Smartphone penetration.
This includes implementation of device S&D strategies, effective management of the various distribution channels, ensuring continuous performance and achievement of KPI’s, management of divisional expenditure, collaboration with teams (both internal staff and contracted teams.
Key accountabilities;
Define the local terminals portfolio, integrating global portfolio strategy and plans and local needs; Cooperate to define the right street prices, to drive marketing initiatives and sales
Co-ordinate the procurement for handsets, tablets and connected devices across Tanzania , delivering competitive advantage for Vodacom and ensuring leadership in terms of price, volumes, quality, terms and conditions according to customer demand and the local & global strategy
Coordinate the Go-to-market plans with the Retail teams to ensure that Vodacom becomes the destination for Smartphones.
Best in class Commercial pricing and practises, including Marketing funds, payment terms, warranties, after sales and legal requirements, using global and local levers.
Secure Vodacom exclusives devices and offers from our suppliers so that we get reach the title ‘’best in class’’ in Tanzania
Ensure alignment with the Open Market through partnerships with key device dealers
Lead strategic terminal business development projects and initiatives
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
Strong financial and analytical and commercial experience
Strong supply chain knowledge
Excellent Leadership & Communication skills
Strong Negotiations skills
High degree interest in mobile devices, platforms, and other Tech
Knowledge on products and services
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Creating and Innovating
Working with People
Delivering Results and Meeting customer Expectations
Deciding and Initiating Action
Coping with Pressure
Leading and Supervising
Must have technical/professional qualifications:
3 year degree or relevant equivalent in Finance ,commerce or business
5 years of experience in telecommunications
Managerial/Supervisory/Leadership experience – 5yrs essential
Skills
Digital Advocacy
Competitor Awareness and Cross Sell
Ownership
Building Rapport
Resilience
Building and Proposing Solutions
Empathy
Objection Handling and Negotiation
Identifies Customer Needs
Commitment from Vodacom
Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences – we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.
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