About the Role

This part-time Salesperson position at YooKatale is crucial for enhancing food accessibility across Uganda. By engaging with potential customers and vendors, you’ll play a key role in promoting a mobile platform that connects communities to healthy food options, driving both social impact and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential customers to promote YooKatale’s mobile food market services.
• Assist vendors and buyers in effectively using the platform.
• Onboard new vendors and demonstrate the app’s features to enhance user experience.
• Follow up on leads and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to foster repeat business.
• Gather customer feedback and share valuable market insights with the team.
• Support promotional activities and campaigns in targeted areas to boost platform visibility.
• Track basic sales metrics, report progress to the team, and collaborate on strategies to improve customer satisfaction.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven sales, negotiation, and closing skills, with an aptitude for conveying value effectively.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, characterized by empathy and a solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in using smartphones, mobile apps, and basic digital tools for demonstrating the platform.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle field visits and reporting efficiently.
• A keen interest or background in the food, retail, or marketplace sectors in Uganda is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a hybrid team.
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in sales, field marketing, or community outreach is preferred, but a willingness to learn is essential.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience working in a mission-driven environment with a focus on social impact and community engagement.
• Development of essential sales and negotiation skills that are valuable across various industries.
• Opportunities for personal growth through customer interactions and market insights.
• Networking potential within the food and retail sectors, which can lead to future career opportunities.
• Flexible working hours that allow you to balance work with other commitments.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the YooKatale team, please submit your application through the following link: Apply here.