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OpenCommercialUganda

Head of Sales

Build direct B2B sales across institutional buyers, commercial accounts, and priority retail channels.

Role details

Type: Full time

Reports to: COO / CEO

Posted: 2026-07-21

Closes: 2026-12-31

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Mission

  • Create a disciplined sales engine that converts qualified Uganda buyers into recurring Imani customers.

First 30 / 90 / 180 Days

30 days
  • Map target account segments and sales pipeline stages.
  • Create the first qualified account list and outreach rhythm.
90 days
  • Demonstrate a repeatable quotation and follow-up process.
  • Build early customer feedback loops with operations and marketing.
180 days
  • Develop sales coverage routines for institutional and selected retail channels.
  • Produce evidence of predictable pipeline movement.

Responsibilities

  • Own B2B prospecting, pipeline management, quotations, and account follow-up.
  • Develop sales scripts and buyer objection handling.
  • Coordinate product trials and recurring supply opportunities.
  • Report sales activity, conversion, and market feedback.

Required Experience

  • B2B, FMCG, retail, institutional, or distribution sales experience.
  • Evidence of measurable sales outcomes.
  • Strong pipeline discipline and buyer communication.

Preferred Background

  • Existing institutional buyer relationships in Uganda.
  • Experience selling new categories or unfamiliar products.
  • Field sales team management.

KPIs

  • Qualified pipeline value
  • Quotation conversion
  • Active account count
  • Repeat-order development

Case Exercise

  • Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a target-account plan and sample quotation follow-up sequence.
  • Compensation and incentive structure require approval before publication.
  • Apply through the website form and include examples of measurable sales outcomes.