Country Head

Sales Manager - DRC

Sales Executive - Kenya

Sales Executive - Tanzania

Sales Account Executive - Uganda

Sales Manager

Role Description: <ul><li>The Country Head is the most senior commercial executive and face of our petroleum business in Country.</li><li>This role serves as the primary growth driver and central leadership authority for business operations within the market.</li><li>This role is laser-focused on aggressively expanding market share, revenue, and profitability while providing inspirational leadership and strategic direction to all country-based teams.</li><li>The Country Head has direct line management responsibility for the sales organization and exercises influential leadership over all other functions to ensure cohesive execution of growth strategies and achievement of growth ambitions as articulated in Destination 2030 Strategy.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Growth Leadership and Market Expansion <ul><li>Develop and execute robust growth strategies to grow the Company’s market share and drive revenue growth.</li><li>Lead market penetration initiatives, identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, customer segments, and geographic expansion possibilities.</li><li>Set the Country’s growth targets for the team, drive relentless execution and high team performance in country.</li><li>Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages.</li><li>Champion innovative go-to-market strategies, pricing optimization, and value proposition development.</li><li>Drive customer acquisition and retention strategies, focusing on high-value accounts and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead major deal negotiations and strategic customer relationships that positively impact business growth.</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, government forums, and key customer and regulator engagements to enhance market position.</li><li>Develop comprehensive country business plans that align with Energy BU strategies.</li><li>Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisition opportunities.</li><li>Drive business development initiatives including new market entry strategies.</li><li>Conduct regular business reviews and adjust strategies based on market dynamics and performance.</li><li>Manage key stakeholder relationships including government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.</li></ul> Sales Organization Leadership <ul><li>Directly manage and inspire the sales team to achieve exceptional performance and exceed sales targets.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier sales talent while building a high-performance sales culture.</li><li>Establish sales strategies, territory management, and account planning frameworks.</li><li>Implement sales processes, performance metrics, and incentive structures that drive results.</li><li>Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to sales team members to maximize their potential.</li><li>Lead sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance review processes.</li><li>Drive sales team accountability through regular performance monitoring and corrective action when needed.</li></ul> Performance Management and Results Delivery <ul><li>Take full accountability for country P&amp;L performance at gross margin level.</li><li>Partner with functional leaders to jointly set KPIS for all functions in country.</li><li>Ensure closure of receivables in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.</li><li>Implement risk management strategies and contingency planning for business continuity.</li><li>Report regularly to Petroleum leadership team on performance, challenges, and growth opportunities.</li></ul> Stakeholder Management &amp; External Relations <ul><li>Build and maintain strategic relationships with key government officials, regulatory authorities, and industry leaders.</li><li>Represent the companys interests in industry associations, chambers of commerce, and policy forums.</li><li>Ensure positive brand reputation and stakeholder confidence in the market.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Engineering, or business related field.</li><li>Masters degree (MBA) is a plus.</li><li>Industry-specific certifications or executive education programs advantageous.</li><li>Minimum 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in petroleum, oil &amp; gas, or related energy industries.</li><li>At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role.</li><li>Proven track record of driving significant business growth and market share expansion.</li><li>Experience managing sales organizations and achieving ambitious revenue targets.</li><li>Experience working in emerging markets or similar economic environments.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Revenue and Margin Delivery: <ul><li>Achieve and exceed budgeted volumes and margins as per annual sales plan targets</li><li>Drive aggressive revenue growth through systematic customer acquisition, identifying and converting new accounts across all market segments</li><li>Expand business with existing customers by increasing wallet share, and deepening customer penetration through strategic account planning and relationship management</li><li>Develop and maintain a robust new customer portfolio through targeted prospecting, lead generation, market mapping, and conversion of qualified opportunities into active revenue-generating accounts</li><li>Implement customer retention strategies to minimize churn, protect revenue base, and ensure long-term sustainable relationships with key accounts</li><li>Protect and enhance profit margins through disciplined pricing strategies, value-based selling and resistance to margin erosion in competitive situations</li><li>Negotiate favorable commercial terms with customers that balance volume commitments with margin integrity, ensuring every deal contributes positively to bottom-line profitability</li></ul> Business Performance: <ul><li>Propose strategic market shifts to meet agreed budgets</li><li>Provide market intelligence insights through proactive engagement with contacts</li><li>Share critical information with management regarding strategy, new projects, and market opportunities</li><li>Build and maintain professional relationships with government agencies, statutory authorities, trade groups, business forums, and industry associations</li><li>Implement timely delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives</li><li>Conduct sales forecasting aligned with market dynamics and coordinate with Supply team for effective S&amp;OP processes</li></ul> Stakeholder Management: <ul><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Maintain close working relationships with supply and logistics teams for proper product planning</li><li>Collaborate with Head of Supply and Distribution, Operations Manager, and Business Development</li><li>Manager to translate business strategy into specific objectives and KPIs</li><li>Facilitate regular communication and reporting on sales, debtors, and collections</li></ul> Requirements: Education and Qualification&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Marketing, Commerce, Sales Management, or related business field</li><li>Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, or related field is preferred</li><li>Professional sales certifications, strategic account management training, negotiation skills certifications, or industry-specific qualifications is an added advantage</li><li>At least 6-8 years of progressive sales experience in the oil and gas industry, petroleum products distribution or related B2B industries</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing a diverse customer portfolio</li><li>Deep understanding of the Kenyan oil and gas market, including market structure, key players, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Track record of successfully managing tenders, RFPs, and complex procurement processes with government entities and large corporate accounts</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Sales Execution: <ul><li>Execute sales plans and achieve individual volume and margin targets as assigned</li><li>Identify, prospect, and acquire new customers within assigned territory or product portfolio</li><li>Maintain and grow sales volumes from existing customer accounts through regular engagement and relationship building</li><li>Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and negotiations to close sales deals</li><li>Prepare quotations, sales proposals, and contracts in accordance with company pricing and approval guidelines</li><li>Monitor customer orders and coordinate with supply and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and sales data in the companys sales management system</li></ul> Customer Relationship Management: <ul><li>Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty</li><li>Respond promptly to customer inquiries, concerns, and requests for information</li><li>Conduct regular follow-ups with customers to identify additional needs and opportunities</li><li>Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to share with the Sales Manager</li><li>Support debt collection activities by maintaining communication with customers on payment terms and following up on overdue accounts</li></ul> Market Intelligence and Reporting: <ul><li>Gather and report market intelligence including competitor activities, pricing trends, and customer needs Provide regular sales reports including achievements against targets, pipeline updates, and customer feedback</li><li>Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the company and identify business opportunities</li><li>Monitor stock levels and product availability in assigned territory</li></ul> Compliance and Administrative Duties: <ul><li>Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standard operating practices related to sales operations</li><li>Follow credit management and sales approval processes as outlined in company procedures</li><li>Ensure all sales documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all sales activities</li><li>Complete required sales training and professional development programs</li></ul> Requirements: Education and Qualification: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field</li><li>At least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the Oil Industry or related B2B sector</li><li>Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM systems</li><li>Valid drivers license and willingness to travel within assigned territory</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Basic understanding of credit management and commercial terms</li><li>Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Sales Execution: <ul><li>Execute sales plans and achieve individual volume and margin targets as assigned</li><li>Identify, prospect, and acquire new customers within assigned territory or product portfolio</li><li>Maintain and grow sales volumes from existing customer accounts through regular engagement and relationship building</li><li>Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and negotiations to close sales deals</li><li>Prepare quotations, sales proposals, and contracts in accordance with company pricing and approval guidelines</li><li>Monitor customer orders and coordinate with supply and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and sales data in the companys sales management system</li></ul> Customer Relationship Management: <ul><li>Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty</li><li>Respond promptly to customer inquiries, concerns, and requests for information</li><li>Conduct regular follow-ups with customers to identify additional needs and opportunities</li><li>Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to share with the Sales Manager</li><li>Support debt collection activities by maintaining communication with customers on payment terms and following up on overdue accounts</li></ul> Market Intelligence and Reporting: <ul><li>Gather and report market intelligence including competitor activities, pricing trends, and customer needs Provide regular sales reports including achievements against targets, pipeline updates, and customer feedback</li><li>Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the company and identify business opportunities</li><li>Monitor stock levels and product availability in assigned territory</li></ul> Compliance and Administrative Duties: <ul><li>Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standard operating practices related to sales operations</li><li>Follow credit management and sales approval processes as outlined in company procedures</li><li>Ensure all sales documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all sales activities</li><li>Complete required sales training and professional development programs</li></ul> Requirements: Education and Qualification&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field</li><li>At least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the Oil Industry or related B2B sector</li><li>Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM systems</li><li>Valid drivers license and willingness to travel within assigned territory</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Basic understanding of credit management and commercial terms</li><li>Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>Reporting to the Regional Business Development Manager, Southern Corridor, the Sales Manager is responsible for developing and managing the country sales and marketing initiatives in line with Group strategy and ensure delivery of Plan/Budget Volumes, Margins and operational KPI’s in Zambia.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities: Financial: <ul><li>Achieve budgeted volumes and margins as per the annual Sales plans targets for Zambia.</li><li>Strict adherence to credit management as stipulated in the company’s standard operating procedures.</li><li>Timely debt collection from all customers and adhere hence to the signed off contractual agreement with all customers.</li></ul> Business Performance <ul><li>Manage sales and marketing activities, creating wide portfolio of clientele, tenders and propose shift in market strategies from time to time to meet the agreed budgets.</li><li>Provide Market intelligence insights by proactive involvement with various contacts to extract relevant information and through research to drive profitability.</li><li>Monitoring sales, stock, supply to the region for trading business and publish a management reporting on regular basis.</li><li>Share information with management critical for strategy and any new information on new projects and various opportunities in the market.&nbsp;</li></ul> Compliance <ul><li>Ensure the company is in compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements regarding sales in order to avoid any breach of law or policy.</li><li>Carry out proper mapping of policies, procedures and process parameters with accounting system</li></ul> Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.</li><li>Maintain close working relationships with the supply and logistics team to ensure proper planning of product to achieve business target satisfying the customers’ needs</li></ul> Requirements: Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role <ul><li>University Degree in Business Development / Marketing /Commerce or related field</li><li>At least 5 years demonstrated experience in Oil Industry / Related Industry</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Strong business negotiation skill</li></ul>

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