The purpose of the Sales and Marketing Manager is to support the implementation of the Lafaek Business Plan, private sector engagement, and the transition of Lafaek into a local Foundation. The role will also provide specific technical advice to support the foundation in sales and marketing, business development, social enterprise practices, market analysis, and working with the private sector. The role will lead the development of critical private and public sector partnerships to support the sustainability of the Lafaek Foundation.
The Sales and Marketing Manager directly manages three staff members and is expected to pursue a clear and compelling vision and motivate high performance.
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Selection criteria
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, commerce, or other related technical degree;
- Minimum four years of experience in sales and marketing in the Timor-Leste context;
- Experience in the design and development of market analysis and business planning;
- Familiarity with online social media platforms like Facebook and website management;
- Proven track record in managing a private sector partnership portfolio;
- Willingness to travel to the municipalities, including rural areas, for a period of time;
- Proven people management skills;
- Demonstrated high-level organizational, financial, and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment;
- Demonstrated strong Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills;
- Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, people management and motivating a team;
- Demonstrated characteristics in honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness with the ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Representational skills, including developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders;
- Excellent English and Tetum skills (verbal and written);
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills with an ability to work independently;
- Ability to comply with and uphold all relevant CARE in Timor-Leste policies and standard procedures and
- Fully conversant in Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.
