Job Title: Area Business Development Manager
Organisation: Career Directions Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Career Directions Limited (CDL) is a strategic HR solutions Company that has been in operation since 2003 & we pride ourselves in the highest level of professionalism & expertise, serving big clientele base in Africa. CDL Human resource consultancy’s mission is to provide you with an unrivaled quality of personnel to increase the effectiveness of your operation. We provide you with the region’s best fit in education, knowledge, skills, and experience to suit your organization’s needs.
Job Summary: The Area Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth and expansion of Appliances within Uganda by strengthening distributor performance, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring alignment with company standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sales Growth & Market Development
- Achieve revenue growth targets through the distributor network
- Expand market reach by targeting corporates, B2B clients, institutions, supermarkets, and independent dealers
- Distributor & Channel Management
- Identify, appoint, and develop sub-distributors in collaboration with the main distributor
- Monitor distributor performance, stock levels, and sales pipeline
- Support distributors in logistics, operations, and regulatory compliance
- Reporting & Market Intelligence
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on:
- Sales performance
- Customer visits
- Stock levels and pipeline
- Gather and share competitor insights and market trends to support decision-making
- Customer Experience & After-Sales Support
- Handle and document customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
- Guide customers to appropriate service centers
- Support the operationalization of after-sales service and warranty processes
- Product & Marketing Support
- Collaborate with Product Managers to recommend new products based on market needs
- Develop and share localized marketing initiatives
- Support brand visibility through activations, promotions, and exhibitions
- Team & Partner Performance Management
- Monitor and manage KPIs for technicians and service partners
- Drive accountability and performance across the value chain
- Financial & Compliance Management
- Oversee distributor payments and ensure adherence to agreed credit terms
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements
Key Objectives:
- Drive sales growth and market expansion for client appliances
- Identify, onboard, and manage sub-distributors and key business partners
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Promote a strong customer-centric culture and build sustainable, win-win relationships
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in sales and business development
- Mandatory: Prior experience in selling or handling appliances or similar products
- Strong understanding of the Ugandan market dynamics
- Proven ability to manage distributors, key accounts, and large customers
- Experience in people management and stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Email)
- Local Ugandans are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60