Career Directions Ltd

AREA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-HOME APPLIANCES

Career Directions Ltd  •  Kampala, UG (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description


Job Title:
Area
Business Development Manager - Home Appliances

Reports To:
Head
of Exports / Regional Business Development Manager

Location:
Kampala,
Uganda

Scope: Coverage across multiple regions/sites
within Uganda

The role supports the appointed national
distributor and oversees business development activities across Uganda or any
other assigned territory.

Note: Please note that, in line with the requirements of this
role, applications are invited from Ugandan nationals only.

2.0
Role
Purpose

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 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

3.0
Key
Responsibilities & Deliverables

3.1
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

3.2
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

3.3
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

3.4
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

3.5
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

3.6
Team
& Partner Performance Management

• Monitor and manage KPIs for technicians and
service partners

• Drive accountability and performance across the
value chain

3.7
Financial
& Compliance Management

• Oversee distributor payments and ensure
adherence to agreed credit terms

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory
requirements

4.0
Qualifications
& 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 Home Appliances 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)


Requirements


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 Home Appliances 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)

Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
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