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Regional Distribution Manager - Clean Cooking (LPG)New!

Category

Logistics and Transport Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/30/2026
18 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Regional Distribution Manager builds and runs the last-mile distribution engine for the PAYG LPG business in Kampala. The role grows and manages the Sun King Rider Network, runs regional depot and stock operations, and secures reliable gas supply so customers get refills on time, safely and at the right cost.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist recruitment, coach and develop Territory Distribution Managers and Depot Executives and set regional KPIs
  • Run performance reviews, address underperformance through improvement plans and recognise top performers
  • Scout, onboard and complete KYC checks for riders, keeping order completion above 95%
  • Design strategies that improve rider earnings, productivity and retention and reduce churn
  • Ensure every rider has the right PPE and safety equipment and represent the rider network in local forums
  • Run depot and stock operations, identify shops meeting LPG storage requirements and pilot new delivery methods
  • Report regularly to management on results and optimisation opportunities
  • Ensure the business holds all required licences and complies with Uganda's LPG storage, handling and distribution regulations

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Experience managing field teams and managing large networks of riders, drivers or agents.
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and suppliers, including negotiating contracts and payment terms.
  • A track record of spearheading process improvement projects and controlling costs.
  • Knowledge of LPG safety standards and Uganda's regulatory environment is a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong data skills with delivery management software to drive resolutions and efficiency.
  • Vendor and supplier negotiation.
  • Process improvement and cost control.
  • Communication and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Passion for clean energy access and serving underserved communities.

How to Apply

About Sun King
Sun King is a renewable energy technology company that designs, manufactures, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy solutions for households and businesses that lack reliable access to electricity — especially those living off the electrical grid. Its products include solar lanterns, solar home systems, energy storage products, and solar-powered appliances, and they are often sold with pay-as-you-go (PAYG) financing to make clean energy affordable. Founded in 2009, Sun King has grown into one of the world’s most impactful off-grid solar companies, serving tens of millions of users in over 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond. LinkedIn Sun King is the rebranded global identity of what began as Greenlight Planet — a business created to expand access to clean, safe, and affordable energy to underserved populations.

Mission

To design and deliver affordable, reliable solar energy solutions that transform the lives of off-grid and under-electrified households and businesses around the world.

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