Sales Manager
Company: jua milele
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract Type: Full-time (8am-5pm)
Sector: Manufacturing & Warehousing
Required Experience: Minimum 5 years, including at least 3 years in a managerial position
Language: English
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Commerce, or a related field
Compensation: Not specified
The Sales Manager is responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen customer relationships. The role involves leading the sales team, identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring the company consistently meets its sales targets.
The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, business acumen, and experience in industrial or manufacturing sales, with the ability to develop lasting business relationships across various market segments.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Strategy and Business Development:
Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives. Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets. Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets. Expand the company's customer base in key sectors and regions. Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitor activities, and market trends.
Sales Management:
Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and departmental goals. Set sales targets, KPIs, and performance standards. Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions as needed. Organize regular sales meetings and performance reviews.
Customer Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and distributors. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and trade agreements. Handle inquiries, complaints, and escalations from major customers professionally. Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
Account Management:
Manage strategic and high-value customer accounts. Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities. Ensure timely renewal of contracts and service agreements.
Forecasting and Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts. Analyze sales performance and market data to inform business decisions. Produce regular management reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and revenue performance. Track budgets and ensure efficient use of sales resources.
Collaboration:
Work closely with production, supply chain, finance, and customer service teams.
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