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Are you looking for Engineering Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Sales Manager job at Summit Recruitment & Search

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

August 30, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SME’s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors.

Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation.

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Job Title

Sales Manager job at Summit Recruitment & Search

Job Description

Our client, an international company in the Renewable energy sector, is looking for a hands on and dynamic Sales Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business in Uganda and driving market penetration of the products in various industry sectors, such as agriculture and hospitality, as well as households. He or she needs to have exceptional sales skills and a proven track record of sales growth. In addition, one needs to be strong commercially, but also have strong Planning, Logistic and Project Management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets are tracked and achieved
Help to develop and commonly agree on sales and business development strategies
Implement the agreed Sales & Business development strategies
Identify new opportunities
Manage and develop new client relationships
Develop and maintain the sales network for the Company in the Region

Communicate and educate renewable energy distributors, installers, and customers in the Region via training (both in person and remotely)
Take charge of after-sales service for the Company in the Region
Brand-building and brand maintenance for client manufacturers in the Region
Oversee import, export, transport, and warehouse logistics
Provide at-the-ready support to the Company in other necessary activities within the region
Provide a bi-weekly report to the Company and, by end of each quarter, review the sales development status within the region

Qualifications and Competencies

Must have master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relative engineering discipline
Must have at least 5 years of management experience in a sales role in Uganda.
Experience working in the East Africa market - in B2B and B2C
Proven track record in successful business development and/or business management
Experience in identifying and developing sales leads through various marketing channels

Excellent Leadership, decision-making, and Communication Skills (both written and oral)
Proven ability to meet deadlines and ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
positive mindset combined with excellent influencing and collaboration skills
Ideally, experience and profound knowledge in the renewable energy sector
Willing to travel within Uganda