Azam Uganda, a major satellite pay-TV provider and food brand operator, is seeking a highly skilled Sales Manager to lead its sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and distribution management, preparing sales targets, and developing sales strategies. The company operates Azam TV Uganda and Bakhresa Grain Milling Uganda, which produces popular food brands. The Sales Manager will play a crucial role in driving business growth and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate for the Sales Manager position will have a postgraduate degree in Sales and Marketing management from a reputable institute. They will have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the FMCG industry, particularly in the beverages sector, in a managerial position managing a team of 12-15 members. Strong time management, planning, and organizing skills, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential for this role.
The Sales Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Sales Officers/Representatives, handling customer complaints, and maintaining excellent relationships with customers. They will also be responsible for debtors management, ensuring timely collection of dues, and maintaining financial discipline in sales. The successful candidate will have to adhere to financial norms and policies laid down by the company.
The Sales Manager will have to collect and collate information from the market on prices, market share, and sales trends through the Sales Team and present it to management for decision-making. They will also have to determine the market share of Azam Uganda's brands as well as competitor brands using available tools. Creating a database of all customers and monitoring the Sales team's daily/weekly/monthly route plan will also be part of the job.
The Sales Manager will have to prepare monthly sales reports and suggest action plans to improve sales performance. They will also be responsible for implementing marketing activities and campaigns through the sales team as per the marketing plan designed with the marketing team. The successful candidate will have to use the company-provided mobile app or computer application for reporting and fieldwork.
Azam Uganda offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate. Interested and qualified persons can apply by email to the address provided on the job posting. The deadline for submissions is October 10, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Key points
- The Sales Manager position requires 6-8 years of experience in FMCG, particularly in the beverages industry.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and distribution management, preparing sales targets, and developing sales strategies.
- The deadline for job applications is October 10, 2026.
