About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client in the Renewable Energy Sector we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced Head Of Sales to work at site
About the role
The Head of Sales has the primary responsibility of defining and driving the delivery of the organizations overall sales and revenue targets through the sales team. This is only possible through coordinating internal & external stakeholders and creating an environment where the sales team is able to create long-lasting relationships with their customers. This role is suitable for an individual who has a passion for delivering through teams.
Key Responsibilities
Driving the Sales Strategy
Through strategy formation you are responsible for the senior level decision-making through developing planning and implementing sales strategies that are in line with the companys short and long-term strategies.
Grow sales volume through critical analysis of sales performance and preparing periodic sales report showing sales volume potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion
Define and manage sales KPIs forecasts plans as well as budgets in line with the overall company strategy.
Assess routes to market develop a strategic approach in selling efforts and implement new approaches in congruence with the organizations sales KPIs that is plan result-oriented selling activities with Sales Team Leaders and Sales Agents
Conduct research and identify areas of improvement in the sales strategies with a view of establishing actionable insights that will boost sales and increase profitability.
Identify and monitor new trends in the market ahead of the curve hence offering the business a competitive advantage and keeping it ahead of its competition in the market.
Drive Retention initiatives for Sales Team while at the same time building future pipeline for top performers ie. identify and differentiate performers through goal setting and management
Develop and strengthen the distribution channel by recruiting and establishing Agro Farmers as key retail partners to generate quality leads and convert them into actual sales.
Lead the recruitment training and retention of Field Sales Agents (FSAs) ensuring their productivity aligns with company targets.
Drive customer traffic across all service centers in Uganda by implementing effective strategies to achieve the set OKRs.
Develop and execute market segmentation strategies to ensure tailored sales approaches for each segment maximizing performance and coverage.
Design and manage effective sales incentives and commission structures to motivate teams and accelerate sales growth.
Team Management and Leadership
Act as an ambassador for the organizational culture and values through leading by example and spearheading the transfer of best practices to the team members.
Attain sales growth by Leading mentoring and inspiring the national sales team including Regional Sales Managers Sales Team Leads Service Center Associates and Field Sales Agents (FSAs) to drive retention enhance productivity and achieve sustainable market expansion
Responsible for monitoring career growth and development of the sales team by encouraging internal promotion mentorship and coaching of the team members.
Diagnose core performance challenges through data analytics and provide timely solutions to the problem.
Develop Regional Sales Managers and Sales Team Leads ability to recognize success and give it freely to those excelling in their teams as well as diagnose and support team members who are struggling.
Maintain an ownership mentality of the sales team by ensuring responsible spending habits by the sales team by vetting and querying all receipts issued for reimbursement. Collaboration
Collaborate with the training manager to identify training gaps within the sales team ensure the team undergoes regular training equipping them with relevant skills enabling them undertake their day to day duties.
Liaise with HR team to ensure recruitment of top talent in the market and retention of the talent by having incentive structures that boost morale and increase productivity
Together with the marketing manager ensure marketing initiatives are aligned towards driving sales and lead generation.
Collaborate with all teams in order to understand timelines around new products to be launched hence making it easier to tailor unique strategies around the product and contribution of the team in launch of the product.
Work with all relevant teams in order to get relevant data and information translating it into actionable strategies that drive sales and lead to achievement of set sales targets.
Partner with senior management to achieve the revenue goals of the organization.
Provide periodic reports showing sales volume potential sales and future expansion plans.
Required Qualifications
Over 8 years professional experience with minimum 5 years experience in Sales Management in the off-grid sector.
At least 5 years experience in a senior leadership position in sales. Must have managed large teams with high revenues at a Country or Regional level
Work experience in startups and have built a sales team from scratch with experience leading a sales functions with multiple sales channels
Proven to be a self-starter who works well with autonomy and can ask for help without hesitation.
Willing to recognize and own mistakes in order to reflect learn and continually develop as a leader.
A manager who encourages others to take ownership of their work in both good and bad circumstances.
Proven experience delivering sales targets through high performance teams
Passionate about developing team capability through mentorship and coaching.
Experience with developing managers to upskill their teams and support their efforts.
Comfortable with ambiguity and experience working in a dynamic evolving environment.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-SCU-HOS-HEAD OF SALES
Note
The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Friday 14th November 2025
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
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