Sales Manager - Renewable Energy, Kampala

About the role

An international company in the renewable energy sector, recruited through Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for a hands-on, dynamic Sales Manager based in Kampala, Uganda. The role is responsible for penetrating the Ugandan market and driving sales of its products across agriculture, hospitality and household sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Track and achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
• Help develop and agree on sales and business development strategies, then implement them
• Identify new opportunities and manage and develop new client relationships
• Build and maintain the company's sales network in the region
• Train distributors, installers and customers in the region, both in person and remotely
• Handle after-sales service and brand-building for client manufacturers in the region
• Oversee import, export, transport and warehouse logistics
• Provide support for other company activities in the region and give a bi-weekly report, reviewing sales development each quarter

Required profile

• Master's or bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years in a senior management sales role in Uganda
• Experience in the East Africa market, in B2B and B2C
• Proven business development and business management track record
• Ideally, experience and deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector
• Willingness to travel within Uganda

Required skills

• Planning, logistics and project management skills
• Excellent leadership, decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Lead generation through marketing channels