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Job Title:
National Commercial Sales Manager
Employer:
Grainpulse Ltd
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 28 June 2024
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National Commercial Sales Manager job at Grainpulse Ltd | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Grainpulse Limited is a pioneering agribusiness company in Uganda with a mission to enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods through integrated solutions in grain trading, fertilizer blending, and coffee export. Established to bridge the gap between smallholder farmers and market opportunities, Grainpulse has evolved into a trusted industry leader recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment.
The company operates with a strong sense of purpose, offering a collaborative work environment that nurtures talent, promotes continuous learning, and encourages employees to contribute meaningfully to agricultural transformation. With a hybrid workforce model and opportunities across agronomy, supply chain, and business operations, Grainpulse remains an attractive employer for professionals passionate about sustainable agriculture. Its innovative business model leverages advanced soil testing, customized fertilizers, and digital farmer engagement tools to improve yields and incomes, while its expansive operations reach across Uganda and beyond.
Guided by core values of integrity, innovation, impact, and inclusivity, Grainpulse also invests in community development through environmental conservation, education support, and climate-resilient farming initiatives. As a catalyst for agricultural progress, Grainpulse continues to grow its footprint and deliver value to farmers, partners, and consumers. For more information, visit www.grainpulse.co.ug.
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National Commercial Sales Manager job at Grainpulse Ltd
Grainpulse Ltd
The National Commercial Sales Manager: Agro-input products is responsible for planning, implementing, and tracking sales, marketing, distribution, and product development programs, both short and long-term, targeted toward existing and new commercial farmers, projects and relevant key accounts for agro-input products. Grow and drive introduction of new products for the segment e.g organic/organo-mineral, inorganic fertilizer solutions, water soluble and chemicals. The National Commercial Sales Manager drives the necessary measures to reach projected volumes and gross profit margins for the commercial segment
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Developing and implementing strategic sales, marketing, and distribution plans and forecasts for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts.
Developing and implementation of the sales, distribution and marketing budgets and plans
Preparing regular sales reports showing, e.g. sales volumes, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Representing the company at trade association meetings to promote product
Developing and driving product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy
Take lead in the product development programs for agro-input products for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts
Establishing and maintaining a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, events, etc.
Aligning all activities to achieve high market share and gross profit
Identifying Business Development opportunities
Develop and implement a growth strategy for agro-input products for commercial farmers and relevant key accounts
Developing, aligning and sustaining partnerships that reinforce synergies in the Grainpulse ecosystem
Engaging in any other project or activity as required from time to time
Engaging in company projects as determined by the management team
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Head of Commercial from time to time
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The ideal candidate must preferably have a University Degree in Agriculture with a bias in Soil and crop nutrition, Marketing, sales, or the equivalent training is very important. He or she must possess preferably, a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience and a solid track record in sales, marketing, and/or distribution. Work experience in sales, marketing, and/or distribution of agro-inputs, especially fertilizer, is an added advantage.
The ideal candidate must have a strong sales, marketing and/or distribution background, possess a strong command of the English language and, knowledge of Ugandan local languages is an added advantage. Good knowledge of organic/organomineral and inorganic fertilizer solutions is an added advantage.
In addition, the ideal candidate must be able to develop quantitative reports and possess an advanced level of MS Office.Furthermore, the ideal candidate must possess strong business acumen, be decisive, be a strategic thinker, and be results-driven. He or she must also be able to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks. The candidate must also be a team player, customer-centric, possess leadership, good communication and presentation, and strong problem-solving skills.
This job involves extensive field visits.
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their Job Applications (addressed to the Human Resource Manager), attached with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (the originals are to be presented at the interview), and copies of stamped salary pay slips for March, April, and May 2024 to
Recruitment@grainpulse.co.ug by close of business
