Sales Manager

at BrighterMonday Consulting
Location Mbarara, Uganda
Date Posted April 17, 2026
Category Management
Sales and Marketing
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Job summary

The role holder is responsible for leading the sales team to achieve revenue targets by driving strategy, monitoring performance, and developing client relationships, while identifying growth opportunities and ensuring overall sales effectiveness.

Min Qualification:BachelorsExperience Level:Mid levelExperience Length:5 yearsLanguage Requirement:EnglishWorking Hours:Full Time - 9 to 5Applicant Location:Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

Department: Commercial
Position: Sales Manager
Location: Kenya
Reporting to: General Manager
POSITION PURPOSE:
The role holder is responsible for leading the sales team to achieve revenue targets by driving strategy, monitoring performance, and developing client relationships, while identifying growth opportunities and ensuring overall sales effectiveness.
JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:
• Lead sales operations and act as the primary liaison between the sales, marketing, and operational support teams.
• Develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies for pharmaceutical and OTC products to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, key market trends, and competitive insights to drive expansion in product coverage and market share.
• Oversee product registration and retention in collaboration with the regulatory team.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate the sales team to ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Conduct regular sales reviews and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with policies and commercial goals.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, market activations, and stakeholder engagement activities to enhance brand presence.
• Coordinate with Finance and Management on credit approvals, receivables management, and order fulfillment.
• Support overall business operations and act as deputy in the absence of the Country Manager.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Growth in market share and customer base within the assigned territory.
• Profit margin improvement on promoted product lines.
• Timely execution of marketing campaigns and new product introductions.
• Team performance metrics (target achievement rate, productivity, and retention).
• Customer satisfaction and retention rate.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and receivables collection efficiency.
• Compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and reporting timelines.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Colleagues 

• Head of Finance

• Head of Supply Chain

• Head of Marketing

Subordinates

• All middle-line and frontline employees.

 External

• Principal Suppliers

• Regulators

• Key customers

• Hospitals

• Other key Business Partners

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/ Skills:

✓Strong Communication skills

✓Presentation, Analytical, and planning Skills

✓Negotiation skills

✓Ability to assemble or manage a team

✓Self-start with the ability to work with limited or no supervision

✓Leadership

Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:

✓Respect for others

✓ Result-oriented

✓Open and Decisive.

✓Collaborative

✓Decision maker

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • The Ideal candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (Science) from a recognized University, plus good Pharma knowledge.
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the Pharma industry, preferably in a similar position in a dynamic/result-oriented environment.
  • Experience in leading diverse teams and driving sales in a complex environment.
  • Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP Systems
  • Energetic, agile, with the ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.
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