Head of Sales
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
SunCulture
Marketing and Sales
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala,Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sales Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement national sales strategies aligned with SunCulture’s short- and long-term goals.
• Drive sales growth through rigorous performance analysis and periodic reporting on volumes, forecasts, and expansion opportunities.
• Define and manage key sales KPIs, forecasts, budgets, and operational plans.
• Assess and optimize routes to market while introducing innovative sales approaches to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Identify market trends and emerging opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
• Design and execute retention initiatives and performance management programs for sales teams.
• Expand SunCulture’s distribution network by recruiting and supporting agro-dealers and retail partners.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and performance management of Field Sales Agents (FSAs).
• Implement customer acquisition strategies to drive traffic across service centers and improve conversion rates.
• Develop targeted segmentation strategies to tailor approaches for different market segments.
• Design effective sales incentive and commission schemes to motivate and reward high performers.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a national sales team — including Regional Sales Managers, Team Leads, Service Center Associates, and FSAs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and ownership within the sales organization.
• Monitor and support career growth through structured coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Identify and address performance challenges using data-driven insights.
• Encourage best practices, recognition, and responsible financial management across the team.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
• Partner with the Training Manager to identify and close skills gaps within the sales team.
• Work closely with HR to attract, retain, and incentivize top sales talent.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align campaigns and lead generation initiatives with sales objectives.
• Coordinate with Product and Operations teams to support product launches and ensure go-to-market readiness.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales performance, forecasts, and market opportunities to senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• About You
• 8+ years of professional experience, with 5+ years in senior sales management (preferably in the off-grid or renewable energy sector).
• Proven track record of managing large, high-performing sales teams at the country or regional level.
• Experience building a sales organization from the ground up, ideally within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills — passionate about developing people and fostering ownership and accountability.
• Data-driven, analytical, and results-oriented.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment, managing ambiguity with confidence.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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